Volvo S60 Roffle at £7 a go with Consolation prizes, DRAWN

[carlo]

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.

[loserone]

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.

[carlo]

Okey doke

[The Moog]

Congratulations ... And perfect response

[drum]

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]

The more I read about this, the more pleased I am.

 

The gearbox is a bit scary mind.

[beko1987]

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 it

If 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!

[loserone]

*excite*

[rantingYoof]

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.

[Tetleysmooth]

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.

[Bucketeer]

The mechatronic gearbag seems alright so far. It's not exploded in my face or owt yet so that's probably a good sign.

 

[The Moog]

Probably cause still in Park m8!

[carlo]

And there endeth the three week Volvo adventure.  Over to you loserone!

[loserone]

Soon Carlo,soon!

[Jim Bell]

Its got Air Con too?

 

LUXURY!

[Bucketeer]

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.

[drum]

I took delivery of my consolation prize.

Very nice it is too, thanks Carlo.

[loserone]

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.

[bramz7]

Just to add, it's a swell thing to drive. Lovely cream leather heated seats.

Fast and drinks fuel like no tomorrow. But comfy.

[pandamonium]

nice Volvos are more expensive than little Suzukis

 

For that reason, I'm out...

[loserone]

Rapid re-roffle also a possibility

[drum]

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]

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.

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[Shirley Knott]

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

[Alan_Green]

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.

[carlo]

Poor old Volvo, nobody loves it.

[drum]

Not true Carlo.

[bramz7]

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.

[carlo]

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.

[loserone]

Must admit I'd like to get it in my hands for a couple of days too!