Discussion
Davie said:
If it's leaked, you may want to check the CEM above the passengers footwell
Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out when I get chance.S100HP said:
Just saw these. Thought of you
Interesting... but this daily driver needs to remain sensible. I have about 20 speed humps on the way to work and I don't think the underside would appreciate a 25mm drop!May as well update the thread whilst I'm here.... I've gotten use to the Highway 600 in the car now. After having a bit of play with FM frequencies the sound quality is acceptable. It gives me DAB to listen to on the commute (signal for this is excellent), plus bluetooth calling, which is one thing I missed from the Scooby. The static is still noticeable when trying to stream music, but I don't use that too much so not the end of the world. If you had an aux input to use instead of the FM transmitter I think the sound quality would be much better, but for a relatively cheap and simple unit I'm quite happy for now.
I previously mentioned a leak in the passenger footwell - I thought the new windscreen had fixed it, but apparently not. So this time I pulled the a pillar trim off and got a helper with a hosepipe to spray the outside in order to pinpoint the issue. Eventually found it:
2019-03-29_11-20-29 by CarlosV8, on FlickrIt was seeping through the join with the roof skin. The only obvious place I could think of water getting in here was the roof rails mounts. So I unbolted the rail, smothered everything in silicone sealant and hoped for the best. For the next few weeks I drove around like this:
2019-04-03_08-27-48 by CarlosV8, on FlickrFortunately, everything remained dry this time, so now it's all back together and doesn't smell quite so damp!
And lets finish with a shot in it's natural environment - dirty and filled with stuff carting the family round:
20190220_113015 by CarlosV8, on FlickrCarlos,
I'm the chap with the other T5. I know you've sorted you're bluetooth requirements but if you want it I have a parrot ck3100 I've taken off my car (it was plugged into the amp). There's no actually Parrot 'headunit' thing but there's all the automute/autoleads connectors etc.
Yours if you want it. Just sitting on my garage floor currently.
Have you thought more about maps yet? I feel it could do with a bit more particularly in 3rd when overtaking.
I'm the chap with the other T5. I know you've sorted you're bluetooth requirements but if you want it I have a parrot ck3100 I've taken off my car (it was plugged into the amp). There's no actually Parrot 'headunit' thing but there's all the automute/autoleads connectors etc.
Yours if you want it. Just sitting on my garage floor currently.
Have you thought more about maps yet? I feel it could do with a bit more particularly in 3rd when overtaking.
smiley_boy2501 said:
Carlos,
I'm the chap with the other T5. I know you've sorted you're bluetooth requirements but if you want it I have a parrot ck3100 I've taken off my car (it was plugged into the amp). There's no actually Parrot 'headunit' thing but there's all the automute/autoleads connectors etc.
Yours if you want it. Just sitting on my garage floor currently.
Have you thought more about maps yet? I feel it could do with a bit more particularly in 3rd when overtaking.
Good to see your V50 on here too! Adds to the various T5s popping up in these threads, all of which I enjoy reading!I'm the chap with the other T5. I know you've sorted you're bluetooth requirements but if you want it I have a parrot ck3100 I've taken off my car (it was plugged into the amp). There's no actually Parrot 'headunit' thing but there's all the automute/autoleads connectors etc.
Yours if you want it. Just sitting on my garage floor currently.
Have you thought more about maps yet? I feel it could do with a bit more particularly in 3rd when overtaking.
A bit more poke in the top end would be nice, but then I have some work to do on the actual project car so I'm resisting for now.
Having done a long journey with the Highway unit now, its raised some doubts again, so I'd happily take the parrot unit off your hands. Many thanks for the offer!
For the last few months it's been pot luck whether the reverse lights and sensors would work on the V50, so the long weekend seemed like the ideal opportunity to get them sorted. I ordered a genuine Volvo reverse light sensor and set about swapping it over today. Only problem is that it's buried under here:
20190422_105229 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
I wasn't particularly looking forward to it, but after about an hour or so this lot was removed:
20190422_123143 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
Which gave me access to the sensor - you can see it in the middle of the following photo (look for the 2 silver pins sticking out of the gearbox):
20190422_122013 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
With the gearbox mount out of the way I could get a 22mm spanner in there to remove it. Some online guides suggested removing the gearchange cables too, but I didn't find that it was necessary. The new sensor came with a completely different connector:
20190422_122142 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
Slightly concerned at first, but it also included a spare bit of wiring to allow you to splice it in. With that done refitting was the reversal of removal and viola - we seem to have reliable reverse lights. Should help getting on to the driveway at night without hitting the gatepost!
As I mentioned in a previous post I've done a few miles in the Volvo recently, and the car itself has performed admirably. But one thing I have noticed is that with the car fully laden there's sometimes a slight hesitation around 3krpm when you floor it. I can't see any evidence of spark plugs being changed recently, so I've ordered a set to see if it helps. Will also get a fuel filter sorted out for the next service too.
20190422_105229 by CarlosV8, on FlickrI wasn't particularly looking forward to it, but after about an hour or so this lot was removed:
20190422_123143 by CarlosV8, on FlickrWhich gave me access to the sensor - you can see it in the middle of the following photo (look for the 2 silver pins sticking out of the gearbox):
20190422_122013 by CarlosV8, on FlickrWith the gearbox mount out of the way I could get a 22mm spanner in there to remove it. Some online guides suggested removing the gearchange cables too, but I didn't find that it was necessary. The new sensor came with a completely different connector:
20190422_122142 by CarlosV8, on FlickrSlightly concerned at first, but it also included a spare bit of wiring to allow you to splice it in. With that done refitting was the reversal of removal and viola - we seem to have reliable reverse lights. Should help getting on to the driveway at night without hitting the gatepost!
As I mentioned in a previous post I've done a few miles in the Volvo recently, and the car itself has performed admirably. But one thing I have noticed is that with the car fully laden there's sometimes a slight hesitation around 3krpm when you floor it. I can't see any evidence of spark plugs being changed recently, so I've ordered a set to see if it helps. Will also get a fuel filter sorted out for the next service too.
A couple of weeks ago it was MoT time, my first one with the V50. I had concerns about a couple of items, namely the exhaust and the occasional knock from the front suspension, but was hoping they were minor enough to still pass. So the evening before I did the obligatory light check and discovered a slightly unreliable upper brake light. Great. So some last minute stripping of the boot ensued:
20190524_141027 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
Discovered a slightly dodgy connection to the brake light unit. A very technical adjustment to the connector (i.e. bending the pins) and all seemed to be well. Phew! The next day I was given one of these:
20190525_115951 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
Result! Nothing too major on the advisories - just the shock and drop links I had noticed myself. So, with a (relatively) clean bill of health the Volvo will stay with me for a while longer. Which means it's time for some TLC! First of all, a very exciting addition to the inside:
20190601_190458 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
I finally have a boot cover! And on the outside it was time to ditch the ditchfinders:
20190615_093704 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
Excuse the state of the wheels... but I now have a set of 4 new Avon ZV7s to try out. I know they're not exactly a premium tyre, but they're a step up from the old ones and for a car that spends 90% of time on the commute I think they will be fine.
Next on the list is a service, which will include the set of plugs I mentioned in the last post,along with a pair of rear ARB drop links. All currently in the garage waiting for me to find some time to fit!
20190524_141027 by CarlosV8, on FlickrDiscovered a slightly dodgy connection to the brake light unit. A very technical adjustment to the connector (i.e. bending the pins) and all seemed to be well. Phew! The next day I was given one of these:
20190525_115951 by CarlosV8, on FlickrResult! Nothing too major on the advisories - just the shock and drop links I had noticed myself. So, with a (relatively) clean bill of health the Volvo will stay with me for a while longer. Which means it's time for some TLC! First of all, a very exciting addition to the inside:
20190601_190458 by CarlosV8, on FlickrI finally have a boot cover! And on the outside it was time to ditch the ditchfinders:
20190615_093704 by CarlosV8, on FlickrExcuse the state of the wheels... but I now have a set of 4 new Avon ZV7s to try out. I know they're not exactly a premium tyre, but they're a step up from the old ones and for a car that spends 90% of time on the commute I think they will be fine.
Next on the list is a service, which will include the set of plugs I mentioned in the last post,along with a pair of rear ARB drop links. All currently in the garage waiting for me to find some time to fit!
I'm 18 months into ownership of the T5, and I'm still enjoying the car. Definitely one of my better choices for a daily driver - they only normally last a year before I fancy a change!
Over the summer I did my second service on the car:
20190707_095545 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
As mentioned previously the plugs were also changed which seems to have solved the very minor hesitation I experienced a few times when fully loaded.
I also decided to do something about the horrible 'wood' trim - I'd disliked it since getting the car. First I tried spraying the trim with plasticote - the result looked pretty good but unfortunately it wasn't very hard wearing. So I decided a set of aluminium trim from another V50 was the best option. Full sets tended to be a bit too expensive for me to justify (not *that* expensive, I'm just tight!), so I brought the parts via 4 separate Ebay auctions, carefully checking part numbers where I could to ensure they matched.
The door trims were relatively easy to change as they just needed prying out and window switches swapped over where necessary, so that was done late in the summer. I've only just had chance to swap over the floating centre console as it needed a bit more time:
20191116_114059 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
Looks a mess, but actually there was only 4 screws to take out, the rest being held in by trim clips. All very well designed, I thought.
The centre console buttons and knobs were in slightly better condition on my original panel, so I swapped these over to the replacement:
20191116_115357 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
And the end result:
20191116_123209 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
I feel like it's lifted the whole interior, which I mentioned to my wife and she laughed at me. And she still hasn't seen it. Oh well, at least I'm happy
I've slowly been gathering parts for a suspension refresh, which I hope to do over Christmas. Stage 1 will be front wishbones and drop links all round. I'm hoping this will resolve the clunk coming from the front end, as well as ticking off a couple of the MOT advisories. After that I'll consider stage 2, which will be new dampers all round.
Over the summer I did my second service on the car:
20190707_095545 by CarlosV8, on FlickrAs mentioned previously the plugs were also changed which seems to have solved the very minor hesitation I experienced a few times when fully loaded.
I also decided to do something about the horrible 'wood' trim - I'd disliked it since getting the car. First I tried spraying the trim with plasticote - the result looked pretty good but unfortunately it wasn't very hard wearing. So I decided a set of aluminium trim from another V50 was the best option. Full sets tended to be a bit too expensive for me to justify (not *that* expensive, I'm just tight!), so I brought the parts via 4 separate Ebay auctions, carefully checking part numbers where I could to ensure they matched.
The door trims were relatively easy to change as they just needed prying out and window switches swapped over where necessary, so that was done late in the summer. I've only just had chance to swap over the floating centre console as it needed a bit more time:
20191116_114059 by CarlosV8, on FlickrLooks a mess, but actually there was only 4 screws to take out, the rest being held in by trim clips. All very well designed, I thought.
The centre console buttons and knobs were in slightly better condition on my original panel, so I swapped these over to the replacement:
20191116_115357 by CarlosV8, on FlickrAnd the end result:
20191116_123209 by CarlosV8, on FlickrI feel like it's lifted the whole interior, which I mentioned to my wife and she laughed at me. And she still hasn't seen it. Oh well, at least I'm happy
I've slowly been gathering parts for a suspension refresh, which I hope to do over Christmas. Stage 1 will be front wishbones and drop links all round. I'm hoping this will resolve the clunk coming from the front end, as well as ticking off a couple of the MOT advisories. After that I'll consider stage 2, which will be new dampers all round.
Edited by CarlosV8 on Monday 18th November 22:31
Good read...
Just a word re the 'new' trim: I have a C30 R design with similar ( not sure if it's exactly the same as mine is a facelift 2010 model ), and if it is metal/alloy they seem to be prone to getting dings !
Before I bought mine I viewed several V50s, and they all had some sort of damage on the metal trim, both the 'waterfall' and the door parts.
Yours may be made from different material of course ....!
I am waiting until the warmer weather to replace the pollen filter...if the Youtube videos are anything to go by I shall put aside plenty of time for it!
I'd really like a T5, but the mpg would be hard to live with as I do so many miles commuting.
I have 'de-badged' mine completely, even off the rear window, just looks a bit 'cleaner' somehow.
Yours is a real 'stealth' car, a bit like the older T4 S40 (?) models were.
Just a word re the 'new' trim: I have a C30 R design with similar ( not sure if it's exactly the same as mine is a facelift 2010 model ), and if it is metal/alloy they seem to be prone to getting dings !
Before I bought mine I viewed several V50s, and they all had some sort of damage on the metal trim, both the 'waterfall' and the door parts.
Yours may be made from different material of course ....!
I am waiting until the warmer weather to replace the pollen filter...if the Youtube videos are anything to go by I shall put aside plenty of time for it!
I'd really like a T5, but the mpg would be hard to live with as I do so many miles commuting.
I have 'de-badged' mine completely, even off the rear window, just looks a bit 'cleaner' somehow.
Yours is a real 'stealth' car, a bit like the older T4 S40 (?) models were.
Paul S4 said:
Good read...
Just a word re the 'new' trim: I have a C30 R design with similar ( not sure if it's exactly the same as mine is a facelift 2010 model ), and if it is metal/alloy they seem to be prone to getting dings !
Thanks! I do love the sleeper aspect of the car. It's surprised a few people who have tried it on Just a word re the 'new' trim: I have a C30 R design with similar ( not sure if it's exactly the same as mine is a facelift 2010 model ), and if it is metal/alloy they seem to be prone to getting dings !
There are a few dings in the trim already, but I can live with them... it's never going to be a show car.
I've always liked the C30, I think they're a great looking car. Definite hints of the old 480, which is another favourite of mine. We're actually considering a C30 for the wife in the new year, not the T5, probably a diesel version so it's a bit cheaper to run.
Loving the new aluminium trim. Much better than the wood.
I have to agree with it being a fantastic daily. I've done 10kish in about 8 months, inner Manc, M60 and trips across to Whitby/Wales. Its comfy, quick but not too quick, handles well enough and is just such a nice place to be. I really can't think what I would replace it with.
The front seat folds flat as well meaning you can get 9ft scaffold boards in it.
Anywho I'm just going through a suspension refresh on mine. Started with the front LCAs and kind of snowballed. I went with Meyle HD for the front components. Excellent quality and improved ride quality. The only thing to mention there is the Meyle HD front drop links are significantly uprated by comparison and although improved turn in, they did increase transmitted road noise.
For the rear there's no Meyle HD but you can get a full rear set of normal Meyle on ebay. I also took the opportunity to fit an uprated whiteline ARB. Again improved ride and grip; win win.
Bilstein B4s to fit shortly. Not sure whether to go Eibach Pros or not. Not for now I think.
Sorry waffled on.
Pelican parts has great how to's for almost all the jobs btw. Happy to give tips for whatever job.
Must update my thread.
I have to agree with it being a fantastic daily. I've done 10kish in about 8 months, inner Manc, M60 and trips across to Whitby/Wales. Its comfy, quick but not too quick, handles well enough and is just such a nice place to be. I really can't think what I would replace it with.
The front seat folds flat as well meaning you can get 9ft scaffold boards in it.
Anywho I'm just going through a suspension refresh on mine. Started with the front LCAs and kind of snowballed. I went with Meyle HD for the front components. Excellent quality and improved ride quality. The only thing to mention there is the Meyle HD front drop links are significantly uprated by comparison and although improved turn in, they did increase transmitted road noise.
For the rear there's no Meyle HD but you can get a full rear set of normal Meyle on ebay. I also took the opportunity to fit an uprated whiteline ARB. Again improved ride and grip; win win.
Bilstein B4s to fit shortly. Not sure whether to go Eibach Pros or not. Not for now I think.
Sorry waffled on.
Pelican parts has great how to's for almost all the jobs btw. Happy to give tips for whatever job.
Must update my thread.
ChampionRabbit said:
Very close to buying an old one of these.
Anything in particular you think I should be looking out for? Also, What sort of money do you reckon is fair for an OK 2006ish model with 100k plus on the clock?
Any pointers would be fabulous!
One on ebay currently looks well cared for. Anything in particular you think I should be looking out for? Also, What sort of money do you reckon is fair for an OK 2006ish model with 100k plus on the clock?
Any pointers would be fabulous!
ChampionRabbit said:
Very close to buying an old one of these.
Anything in particular you think I should be looking out for? Also, What sort of money do you reckon is fair for an OK 2006ish model with 100k plus on the clock?
Any pointers would be fabulous!
Good man. As smiley_boy mentions they make a decent daily driver if you can live with the economy. I'm averaging just over 25mpg over 9k miles with a lot of town driving, but I'm pretty happy with that for a 5 cylinder turbocharged estate!Anything in particular you think I should be looking out for? Also, What sort of money do you reckon is fair for an OK 2006ish model with 100k plus on the clock?
Any pointers would be fabulous!
Can't say I follow the values too much, but I'd guess between £1500 and £2500 depending on spec and condition - prices seem to vary quite a lot when I've looked previously.
Based on my experience I'd be checking for water ingress in the footwells (more so if it has a sunroof) and any evidence of work on the PCV system (a shiney new PCV valve in the recent history would be nice!). Then all the usual stuff - smoke, suspension knocks, wheel bearing noise, brakes, history of cambelt change(s) etc - it's the sort of age where things start wearing out on any car!
smiley_boy2501 said:
Anywho I'm just going through a suspension refresh on mine. Started with the front LCAs and kind of snowballed. I went with Meyle HD for the front components. Excellent quality and improved ride quality. The only thing to mention there is the Meyle HD front drop links are significantly uprated by comparison and although improved turn in, they did increase transmitted road noise.
I've gone for OEM Volvo wishbones. Still need to order front drop links and new bolts, which I must do this week. I was going for Lemforder, but will check out the Meyle HD items. Will be interested to hear how you get on with the Bilsteins, as I'm thinking about new dampers next year so need to start looking at options and prices.In other news...
2019-11-19_12-29-16 by CarlosV8, on FlickrWithin a week the other one had blown too. So the Nightbreakers have lasted less than a year. Admittedly they're on all the time, but that's still only about 6k miles, which is pretty poor. Now replaced with some Bosch bulbs, lets see how long they last....
My daughters Seat seemed to make Osram nightbreakers last about 6 months and got bored of taking them back to ECP and swapping them and in the end just bought a dozen Lucas standard bulbs and chucked a couple in the glove box for her. We have 8 left now after one went after 2 years , so changed the pair. She changes the car next week for a focus estate , so hope the left overs fit that. Wasnt that impressed with longevity of the Osrams.
Was looking for a V50 for her, not really the T5 , but everyone I found seemed pretty dubious , so Focus estate it is.
Oh and have you changed the pollen filter yet ? as thats a bugger under the dash , from memory of my V50. Had a decent service history on ours , but the pollen had been done once in 6 years. Great cars and one car we were sad to chop in , but things started costing more than the value of the car.
Was looking for a V50 for her, not really the T5 , but everyone I found seemed pretty dubious , so Focus estate it is.
Oh and have you changed the pollen filter yet ? as thats a bugger under the dash , from memory of my V50. Had a decent service history on ours , but the pollen had been done once in 6 years. Great cars and one car we were sad to chop in , but things started costing more than the value of the car.
Went for the Lemforder drop links in the end. Got everything on order now, so hoping to get it all fitted over Christmas.
Learnt my lessons on the Osrams. I read about issues with longevity when buying, but with my low ish mileage I was expecting a bit longer than 11 months!! Oh well, luckily they only take about 5 mins to swap over so not the end of the world.
I haven't done the cabin filter yet, but I really should do it. Looks like a PITA of a job....
Learnt my lessons on the Osrams. I read about issues with longevity when buying, but with my low ish mileage I was expecting a bit longer than 11 months!! Oh well, luckily they only take about 5 mins to swap over so not the end of the world.
I haven't done the cabin filter yet, but I really should do it. Looks like a PITA of a job....
Bit of activity of the V50 today - finally got a chance to get on with fitting the front suspension bits:
20191230_111538 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
Wishbones weren't too bad to change - once the wheels were off there was only 1 nut and 3 bolts to remove before each one was out. Torquing everything up with the car on the ground was the difficult bit - a 4 poster ramp would have been very useful!
They definitely needed changing - in both cases the rear bushes were well past their best, and the ball joints didn't feel great either. New vs old:
20191230_110921 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
The drop links should have been easy, but both bottom nuts put up a fight, The offside needed some gentle persuasion:
20191230_132552 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
All fitted and looking slightly out of place with the rest of the well used underside:
20191230_122425 by CarlosV8, on Flickr
Didn't get round to doing to rear drop links as I decided I should probably stock up on hacksaw blades before attempting, as I only had one spare after doing the fronts!
A quick test drive round the block revealed a much tighter front end with no more knocking over bumps, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Looking forward to going out for a longer drive tomorrow for a proper test
20191230_111538 by CarlosV8, on FlickrWishbones weren't too bad to change - once the wheels were off there was only 1 nut and 3 bolts to remove before each one was out. Torquing everything up with the car on the ground was the difficult bit - a 4 poster ramp would have been very useful!
They definitely needed changing - in both cases the rear bushes were well past their best, and the ball joints didn't feel great either. New vs old:
20191230_110921 by CarlosV8, on FlickrThe drop links should have been easy, but both bottom nuts put up a fight, The offside needed some gentle persuasion:
20191230_132552 by CarlosV8, on FlickrAll fitted and looking slightly out of place with the rest of the well used underside:
20191230_122425 by CarlosV8, on FlickrDidn't get round to doing to rear drop links as I decided I should probably stock up on hacksaw blades before attempting, as I only had one spare after doing the fronts!
A quick test drive round the block revealed a much tighter front end with no more knocking over bumps, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Looking forward to going out for a longer drive tomorrow for a proper test
I’m glad to have found your thread here as I recently purchased a T5 Volvo myself, albeit in V70 flavour and I am very pleased with it. It’s interesting to hear you’ve come from an Impreza wagon to your T5. I had a turbo Impreza many years ago and am oddly enjoying the T5 more which was certainly unexpected. I was actually considering a Forester Turbo with the EJ20 (I think it was) engine, however I’m glad I settled on the V70 T5.
I look forward to watching your progression. It’s interesting to see your air con repair, I need to investigate mine and assess its functionality. Your mileage seems similar to mine as well 90-100k. It’s reassuring to see some of these era volvos on serious mileage.
All the best with the car.
I look forward to watching your progression. It’s interesting to see your air con repair, I need to investigate mine and assess its functionality. Your mileage seems similar to mine as well 90-100k. It’s reassuring to see some of these era volvos on serious mileage.
All the best with the car.
I'm much happier with the V50 than I ever was with the Impreza. Not that the Impreza was a bad car, but the Volvo just does everything I want out of it better.
Nice purchase with the V70, I sometimes wish I had the bigger car, but then again I like the slightly more frugal nature of the baby estate!!
In light of a 1500 mile road trip that's just been booked for August I've decided to keep going with the suspension refresh... Bilstein B4s and Lemforder top mounts have been ordered for all 4 corners. I've decided to keep the original springs for now, which should get me back to a near-OEM ride.
Nice purchase with the V70, I sometimes wish I had the bigger car, but then again I like the slightly more frugal nature of the baby estate!!
In light of a 1500 mile road trip that's just been booked for August I've decided to keep going with the suspension refresh... Bilstein B4s and Lemforder top mounts have been ordered for all 4 corners. I've decided to keep the original springs for now, which should get me back to a near-OEM ride.
Bought a 2008 V50 T5 se r-design in the end which is completely debadged in sparkly black. Love it so far although there are some issues I've been working through (standard for my cars!).
Boot stuck closed (latch mech replaced, all good), front wishbones knocking (replaced with Moog), bits of trim niggles being slowly addressed. Oil, plugs, filters all changed.
Just had alignment done after control arm replacement; way, way off predictably.
Love driving the thing; exactly what I was after. Loads if grunt, and super comfy without being massive.
Boot stuck closed (latch mech replaced, all good), front wishbones knocking (replaced with Moog), bits of trim niggles being slowly addressed. Oil, plugs, filters all changed.
Just had alignment done after control arm replacement; way, way off predictably.
Love driving the thing; exactly what I was after. Loads if grunt, and super comfy without being massive.
ChampionRabbit said:
Bought a 2008 V50 T5 se r-design in the end which is completely debadged in sparkly black. Love it so far although there are some issues I've been working through (standard for my cars!).
Boot stuck closed (latch mech replaced, all good), front wishbones knocking (replaced with Moog), bits of trim niggles being slowly addressed. Oil, plugs, filters all changed.
Just had alignment done after control arm replacement; way, way off predictably.
Love driving the thing; exactly what I was after. Loads if grunt, and super comfy without being massive.
Excellent choice sir! I've been eyeing up a later model T5s recently. They look so much smarter than the early ones like mine.Boot stuck closed (latch mech replaced, all good), front wishbones knocking (replaced with Moog), bits of trim niggles being slowly addressed. Oil, plugs, filters all changed.
Just had alignment done after control arm replacement; way, way off predictably.
Love driving the thing; exactly what I was after. Loads if grunt, and super comfy without being massive.
Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff