Scotteh Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Can't believe I'm saying this but.......fkin love driving my dads He picked it up about a month ago, top of the range V90 tank 3 litre engine, automatic, heated seats, air con etc etc apparently only 7000 made and he got it cheap, book price of around 4/4.5k and he got it for 2.5k from a mate. Only got 65k on the clock as well on an R plate I think, it's the old shape hurst style Got my first chance to drive it last night as I had to nip out at 1.15am and my car is a little loud to be firing up at that time so I swiped the volvo and it was such a nice drive lol. What do other people think of them? Yes I know there's the "fkin volvo drivers" stigma, which is true most of the time but apart from that what's your experiences with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I had a 2.0 850 for a short time, not engough grunt really, felt rock solid, really nice drive for a 15 year old car. I nearly went out and bought a T5 after it went. Prices were just a bit too high for me though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 i like a lot of volvos. Especially the big power ones,they look comfy,safe,and some even look really attractive,like the latest S40 and the C30.I'd happily buy a several year old V70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 mate's got a 2001 V70 2.4 SE Auto, absolutely FANTASTIC to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber60 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 i like a lot of volvos. Especially the big power ones,they look comfy,safe,and some even look really attractive,like the latest S40 and the C30.I'd happily buy a several year old V70Barring the C30's arse end The new V70 looks very nice indeed... quite like the idea of the D5 with a re-map myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotteh Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 I just love it, it was so lazy....put it in sport mode and the 3litre really kicks in and put it in economy mode and it changes at 2.5k rpm and accelerates at a nice speed. Obviously feels a little poor on the handling side but then I'm used to the celica which is just an awesome handling machine. Seats are the best thing though....soooo comfy I'm actually considering buying one when I sell the celica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 My Bro's old S20 2.0d was lovely to drive, very comfortable, but a little on the boring side inside, Audi is the way forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber60 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 My Bro's old S20 2.0d was lovely to drive, very comfortable, but a little on the boring side inside, Audi is the way forward Pay for the badge... Skoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Yeah I've always been a big fan of Volvos. They've always been very good cars. Unique too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 You've only got to drive the Focus ST to appreciate just how good a Volvo can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Menace Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I love volvo's, always have. My dad has always had them, so I guess I was brought up around them. He's had his latest one for about 10 years, and has hardly had any work needed on it. It's a T5 Nice cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_van_man Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 good cars, solid build, comfortable and good cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdie Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 My friend has a 2001 reg V70 5 cylinder 2.4, I though its was okay, wasn't very fast, not particulry refined, dash look too plasticy, had biege lether interior was comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotteh Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'll be borrowing it when I go down to the O2 arena on friday, be interesting to see what it's like on a run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrio Zo Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I hate to say that I actually like some Volvos, would like a yellow T5R. I wasn't that impressed with the Focus ST when test drove one, I mean yes its quite nice, and not slow per se, but you don't seem to get that 'kick' but I would say its very everyday driveable (more so than say a scooby). Although the Volvo engine is slightly detuned in the ST? Now the Megane Sport, that you do get a turbo 'kick' in Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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