I got rid of the Volvo estate....

[Rockatansky]

....and replaced it with an S70R saloon!

[stackofire]

Nice

[paul450]

nice mate, auto or man this time ?

[71notout]

What are these like as a daily proposition?

Real world MPG? Expensive to fix?

I'm thinking of one to supplement my new motor when i get it this week as I need a backup/load lugger.

[Rockatansky]

paul450 said:

nice mate, auto or man this time ?

Manual this time, with viscous coupled thingamabob thats sort of like an lsd...

I cannot believe how different it feels to drive than the auto. Similar power, but feels much quicker.

[Rockatansky]

71notout said:

What are these like as a daily proposition?

Real world MPG? Expensive to fix?

I'm thinking of one to supplement my new motor when i get it this week as I need a backup/load lugger.

I like them.

I've been running a V70 T5 auto for a couple of years without any problems (145K miles on the clock).

It was modified a bit and running around 300hp. MPG on a (gentle) run touching 30, around town more like high teens. I anticipate the manual to be slightly better on fuel - it averaged just shy of 33mpg on the run back from Sheffield on Saturday.

I haven't found it expensive to fix, genuine parts can be had at a good discount from a very friendly dealer in Wales who supplies all the forum folks.

AWD versions are a bit more troublesome apparently.

[Monaro5.7]

Nice Mate

luv the colour

[LHD]

Sweet.

[standfree93]

I would love a Volvo. Or a Saab. Love them all.

[kmm]

Nice car. I was looking at the v70r, but decided on the S4. The colour you've got is probably the best looking. Is it saffron or burnt orange or something like that?

[Rockatansky]

kmm said:

Nice car. I was looking at the v70r, but decided on the S4. The colour you've got is probably the best looking. Is it saffron or burnt orange or something like that?

Saffron is the official name for it.

Gay Gold or Ginger are two names it's already been described as....

[y2blade]

very nice

[ian2144]

Rockatansky said:

....and replaced it with an S70R saloon!

Very nice, just the thing for a Sunday drive ?

[Rockatansky]

y2blade said:

very nice

Thanks.

I wasn't expecting to see you in here!

[y2blade]

Rockatansky said:

y2blade said:

very nice

Thanks.

I wasn't expecting to see you in here!

the Volvo title caught my eye in the "what's new" bit


back to the R, are you getting it remaped?

[Rockatansky]

Already done - it came with a Rica 310 map installed.

I'll just have to fit the 3" BSR downpipe and ported manifold that I have 'in stock'

[y2blade]

Rockatansky said:

Already done - it came with a Rica 310 map installed.

I'll just have to fit the 3" BSR downpipe and ported manifold that I have 'in stock'

superb

enjoy it mate

[Curry Burns]

Oi Blade...Get back to your own forum!!!

[y2blade]

Curry Burns said:

Oi Blade...Get back to your own forum!!!

pish

I'm half scots

[Kays vRS]

I like it