carlo Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Will take it off road from 1st November and keep at my parents if you're collecting after then; happy to collect anyone from Totnes station who's collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I'll pick up tax and insurance from then so you don't need to worry about SORN etc. Think we have a plan, but will confirm via PM closer to the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Okey doke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Congratulations ... And perfect response loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Well done L1, now go and bring that Volvo up nearer to me so that I can get it next. Hurrah to Carlo for the consolation prize. Nice. loserone and carlo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 The more I read about this, the more pleased I am. The gearbox is a bit scary mind. Jim Bell, Shirley Knott and rantingYoof 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Got a load of days off coming up...would have to be a weekday but if insurance is sorted I don't mind? Plus I really want to drive itIf a train ticket is more than £200 I have the perfect backup transport! Just scrap it when you get there for instant cashback, you can't do that with a train! gadgetgricey, The Moog and blakey79 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 *excite* yes oui si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The more I read about this, the more pleased I am. The gearbox is a bit scary mind. If it ain't shunting, banging and hunting yet change the fluid (if there's no record of it being done) and it'll continue being fine. Weirdly it's the one-giffer-owner always dealer-serviced machines that are the biggest risk, because Volvo consider the gearbox SEALED 4 LYFE M9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 If it ain't shunting, banging and hunting yet change the fluid (if there's no record of it being done) and it'll continue being fine. Weirdly it's the one-giffer-owner always dealer-serviced machines that are the biggest risk, because Volvo consider the gearbox SEALED 4 LYFE M9. Fluid extractor pump FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The mechatronic gearbag seems alright so far. It's not exploded in my face or owt yet so that's probably a good sign. yes oui si, Skizzer, carlo and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Probably cause still in Park m8! Kringle, barefoot, DeeJay and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 And there endeth the three week Volvo adventure. Over to you loserone! loserone and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Soon Carlo,soon! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Its got Air Con too? LUXURY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Its got Air Con too? LUXURY!And TWO LEVELS of seat heating.I pushed none of the buttons obvs, just to be on the safe side. loserone, Tickman, Jim Bell and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I took delivery of my consolation prize. Very nice it is too, thanks Carlo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Er... Does anyone actually want this? Insurance renewal has just come through and it's gone up by £900, because of a fault claim and because nice Volvos are more expensive than little Suzukis. Currently in Basingstoke, will be in Durham next week. Really need it gone during November. Possible swap for a smollish family car - corrola, focus etc. Petrol only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Just to add, it's a swell thing to drive. Lovely cream leather heated seats. Fast and drinks fuel like no tomorrow. But comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 nice Volvos are more expensive than little Suzukis For that reason, I'm out... loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Rapid re-roffle also a possibility Shirley Knott and blakey79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Er... Does anyone actually want this?Insurance renewal has just come through and it's gone up by £900, because of a fault claim and because nice Volvos are more expensive than little Suzukis. Currently in Basingstoke, will be in Durham next week. Really need it gone during November.Possible swap for a smollish family car - corrola, focus etc. Petrol only.Tempting, particularly if it was at the top of England instead of the bottom. How much? I'd certainly have a bunch of roffle tickets. Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Me too, although in the middle is good.. although maybe not the car to start a new insurance policy with, unless anyone knows of these can go on a classic policy...Tempting, particularly if it was at the top of England instead of the bottom. How much? I certainly have a bunch of roffle tickets.Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Rapid re-roffle also a possibility To be fair it did sell out pretty swiftly the last time round so that would make sense *I wanted to win it last time and would frankly like to have another crack at it* If rapid re-roffle becomes a reality then I'll take two randoms please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 This Volvo is down South near me in Basingstoke. I've just won a Saab up North-ish in Accrington that needs bringing South. If anyone up North wants this I could maybe meet you halfway. Or perhaps Bucketeer could. Or some other unnecessarily complicated plan. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Poor old Volvo, nobody loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Not true Carlo. Jim Bell, loserone and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I've had it in my hands for a few days and I must say...I like it. Didn't know what to expect but it handles well and is comfy. Thirsty, but just about worth it. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 It was actually a good bit better than I thought it would be. 'Tis only my fear of post 2000 cars and my small bank balance which prevented me giving it a longer trial. I might have even got used to the ride had I persevered. Missing those seats already, must be lovely in the velour that a few seemed to have. Like Mr Junkman I despise leather trim with a passion, especially leather that feels like shiny plastic after a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Must admit I'd like to get it in my hands for a couple of days too! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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