Introduction - volvo enthusiast!
Introduction - volvo enthusiast!
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Liath

Original Poster:

3 posts

195 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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"Hello, my name is Lia and I'm a Volvo enthusiast"...

(Get the shameful secret out in the open from the start)

I've been reading the forums for a while, but only just got round to signing up.

I own two Volvos, a 1999 V70 and a 1970 133 (Amazon).
I know they aren't the most exciting cars in the world, but I love 'em - practical and fun.

The V70 is my workhorse - I'm a harpist, so it's absolutely ideal. (It's also a surprising amount of fun to drive)

The Amazon is really a toy, though I do spend more time (trying to) fix it than actually driving it... it's solid and reliable, but there are always some niggling little problems, plus the added fun of having to undo 40 years worth of amateur bodging.
(At the moment, it's the brake lights - I've changed the switch, but they are still not working, so my knowlegeable Other Half is about to check the wiring for me)

Off for a cup of tea now, look forward to joining in here!




The Riddler

6,565 posts

227 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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Welcome aboard. smile

We have two Volvo's in the house, but I normally drive an Audi.. hehe

Schmeeky

4,300 posts

247 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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Welcome to PH Lia!

Got any pics of the Amazon you can post up? I've always had a soft spot for these, esp. the estate version. If fact I have to rate this...



...as one of the most gorgeous cars I've ever seen. cloud9

matt1269

598 posts

204 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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Hello, at least you are not an Audi enthusiast wink

The Riddler

6,565 posts

227 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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matt1269 said:
Hello, at least you are not an Audi enthusiast wink
But does a Volvo have luxuary, power, looks and imagine?! wink

Laurel Green

31,141 posts

262 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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Welcome. wavey

soad

34,673 posts

206 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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Hello - some photos wouldn't go amiss

MoleVision

999 posts

241 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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soad said:
Hello - some photos wouldn't go amiss
lol.. some people don't waste any time...

but I'm sure he means the cars.. . .

soad

34,673 posts

206 months

Saturday 10th July 2010
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MoleVision said:
soad said:
Hello - some photos wouldn't go amiss
lol.. some people don't waste any time...

but I'm sure he means the cars.. . .
I did mean photos of the cars, would I lie (spreads his hands)?

Pigeon

18,535 posts

276 months

Sunday 11th July 2010
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Liath said:
a 1970 133 (Amazon).
Excellent thumbup

164 driver me.

supra legend

626 posts

198 months

Sunday 11th July 2010
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I have always been a closet Volvo admirer. Hello and welcome wavey

bdr529

3,560 posts

204 months

Sunday 11th July 2010
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Welcome!

ilovevolvo

1,832 posts

254 months

Sunday 11th July 2010
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Welcome i am sure your fit right in here smile

Russ

Edited by ilovevolvo on Sunday 11th July 07:53

y2blade

56,321 posts

245 months

Tuesday 13th July 2010
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welcome along coffee

Dunclane

1,465 posts

199 months

Tuesday 13th July 2010
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Hola! wavey

IceBoy

2,455 posts

251 months

Tuesday 13th July 2010
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I'm a secret Volvo enthusiast/admirer !

History:

480 Turbo
Volvo T5R - manual
Volvo 854 - auto
Mrs Ice drives C70 T5 auto 2005.

I like other cars too.....my toy is a GTI 8v big-bumper with a few discreet tasty mods !!

Shall I get my coat?

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IceBoy

ad551

1,502 posts

243 months

Tuesday 13th July 2010
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wavey Good choices!

carmadgaz

3,204 posts

213 months

Tuesday 13th July 2010
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Liath said:
(Get the shameful secret out in the open from the start)
Welcome wavey

Its not a shameful secret, stand proud and say it soapbox I do wish I'd kept my volvos on the road as I loved my 340 (now sat rotting in the yard with a 360 frown)

Fartgalen

6,928 posts

237 months

Tuesday 13th July 2010
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I took this pic a couple of weeks ago, when it just dawned on me what was parked outside, all in a row:



Not the best pic quality (mobile phone). From furthest away.
Missus' Ocean Race XC70 (with horse transport).
My XC90.
BILs V70.
Sons 850.
MILs V40 (T4)

hurstg01

3,225 posts

273 months

Tuesday 13th July 2010
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ilovevolvo said:
Welcome i am sure your fit right in here smile

Russ
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