2MB Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I'm picking up what will be my new daily driver on Saturday so the Volvo will be soon redundant. It has never put a foot wrong and I've developed a bit of an attachment to it but I need to adhere to a one in, one out policy for space reasons. Better pics to follow when I've washed it MOT til september, 151k miles. It's the top spec (which is next to meaningless in volvos of this vintage but still) and has full cream leather, OBC, climate control, AC, CD/tape/radio with multichanger (needs code), 8 speaker hifi, child seat in arm rest, dog nets, luggage cover (currently removed as stuck), switchable autobox, electric windows x4 and probably some more bits I've forgot. Tyres are ok but not new. Does 45mpg on a steady run, 40mpg at 80mph and about 37 round the doors, runs on veg very nicely (never tried more than 40l veg to 30l diesel), is quick enough and feels like it will take you to the ends of the earth. Bad bits: there are a fair few scratches all over the body, worst being over a rear arch and on the back bumper. I can't take responsibility for most of them but they're there. Small hole in drivers bolster, various marks in the headlining and carpets. It's a solid, scruffy old bus that does a lot of things rather well. No service history but a pile of bills and MOTs, oil and filter changed about 2000 miles ago for quality stuff. It'll probably end up on eBay but I thought I'd see if there was any interest here first KiwiAlistair, CreepingJesus and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 How much for shipping from Australia? 😂 Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Aston Martin, KiwiAlistair, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatsharris Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 God damn it, I was just typing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 May be interested but cashflow isn't great. Probably would need to sell one of mine.More pics please too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Coming up, and I'll use the camera so they aren't upside fucking down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Tyres might be old but theyve got some grip. Oldjokeshome. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 That looks nice (once is turned the autorotate off on my phone) have I missed the location? Sorry, West Yorks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Just press CTRL&ALT & the Down Arrow on the keyboard to be able to view the pics Its CTRL&ALT & the Up Arrow when you want to come back from Australia. What's the remote on the centre armrest for, or is it a mobile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 The remote is for the head unit that is in the car now but the original will be going back in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiAlistair Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Dang. Very nice Swedechod. I would've​ had that, except for the distance problem. Would sell for around double your asking price here in Kiwiland, maybe even more as diesels are rare here (that's a good thing in my opinion but let's not go there). But I know that is also no help at all. Good luck with the selling. Sent from my Lenovo TB3-850F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hmmmmmm , I really want this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warninglight Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I would be all over this, but I've bought the same with a DIY gearbox, which I'm picking up on Saturday. Mines done 227k and I'm expecting it to feel like an old pair of slippers. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 As promised, some better pics. It looked better mucky than after a hasty jetwash after a week of 12 hour shifts but at least these will be the right way up. It's still taxed and insured until the 31st for test drives. Looks slightly shit but its one of the better cars I've owned, with easily the best stereo KiwiAlistair, Ghosty and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Its a criminal offence that this hasnt sold yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Perfect car for a fast food franchise owner/meth kingpin. As celebrity endorsements go, I reckon that is a tough one to beat. Lacquer Peel, Jim Bell and HillmanImp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Fffffff, I woudln't mind that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 I didn't want to overplay it, but yes, it is Gus Fring's car Brodders and RichardK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 On eBay. My drive is bustinhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252959560680 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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