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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #45 on: 23 September 2016, 16:00:48 »
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It's going to come where me and Miss DBG get a 'something' (it'll still be in that £1-2k region, really not big money at all) we're thinking something like a Volvo C30 (rather than an Omega 'replacement' like an XF, etc.. instead get something totally different)

However, yes, the thing I always remind people of is that cars will break down, they do go wrong, but whenever my 'old 'unreliable' Omega goes wrong, it's an evening's fettling and often a text to a mate and a ten pound note, or I've already got on in as a spare I picked up ages ago. Anyone at work and it's hundreds and hundreds after the mechanic changed 'the thingy' and that's before you factor in the two, three hundred quid they're spending a month on finance. I don't want to steer this into a bangernomics vs brand new car thread, but I would still argue, if you've got a socket set and a passing willingness to work on cars, so long as you buy a half decent one in the first place, you can run an Omega as an every day car with no real issue.
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #46 on: 23 September 2016, 16:04:46 »
Mrs. KW was tempted by a C30 but ended up with another MX5. Say what you like about Volvos, they are well screwed together and don't rust. :y

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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #47 on: 23 September 2016, 16:24:17 »
I do quite fancy one, however, I'm drawn to a 240 or maybe a 480, which isn't really in the right direction at all, supposed to be going for newer, not older!! But I do like them.  :)
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #48 on: 23 September 2016, 16:30:30 »
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 September 2016, 16:24:17
I do quite fancy one, however, I'm drawn to a 240 or maybe a 480, which isn't really in the right direction at all, supposed to be going for newer, not older!! But I do like them.  :)

My Dad had a 260 back in the 80's. Completely indestructible. ;D I remember he folded the boot of a Mk 3 Escrot in two once. Not a mark on the Volvo. He also hit a sign post in the ice. Bent the steel post over at about 45 degrees. Not a mark on the Volvo. The PRV V6 was a horrible engine, mind. That probably did for most of them. Thirsty and partial to a HGF every so often. The 4 pots were truly bomb proof, mind.
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #49 on: 23 September 2016, 16:34:05 »
I just want to live the Jonathan Creek dream  :)
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #50 on: 24 September 2016, 21:57:33 »
Car sounds OK coming with a new MOT, £500 is a bit hot for me, but then add on the cost of the 4 hour rail journey plus cost of fuel to get it home and it is getting expensive. Where is the car?
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #51 on: 25 September 2016, 10:59:23 »
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2016, 16:30:30
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 September 2016, 16:24:17
I do quite fancy one, however, I'm drawn to a 240 or maybe a 480, which isn't really in the right direction at all, supposed to be going for newer, not older!! But I do like them.  :)

My Dad had a 260 back in the 80's. Completely indestructible. ;D I remember he folded the boot of a Mk 3 Escrot in two once. Not a mark on the Volvo. He also hit a sign post in the ice. Bent the steel post over at about 45 degrees. Not a mark on the Volvo. The PRV V6 was a horrible engine, mind. That probably did for most of them. Thirsty and partial to a HGF every so often. The 4 pots were truly bomb proof, mind.
I took one hard up the arse from an 850 back around 1990.  My car was declared CAT C, the Volvo's frooking headlights still worked  >:(

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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #52 on: 25 September 2016, 11:01:34 »
I agree with Tunnie (no, not over the VW thing :P) that the 3.0l is the pick of the engines. Marginally quicker and a damn sight more economical, whats not to like :D

Downside is, being older, its likely to have more miles, and have an older bodyshell :(
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #53 on: 26 September 2016, 18:17:35 »
Blimey, such angst.  :D
Right then. Should be MOT'd tomorrow.

It will need retrofitting with cruise control and the air con will need a regas -here's hoping  :-[
Bloke at work (in Derby) has offered to give me a lift as it's on his way home .  Car is near Middlesbrough, and he lives in Tynemouth.

If it's really shit, I'll come back to Derby on the train, and pick up my astra.

If it's as described, I'll drive it home to miseryside, and then on Saturday drive it to Cardiff for a half marathon on Sunday.
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #54 on: 26 September 2016, 18:30:53 »
Fingers crossed :y
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #55 on: 27 September 2016, 10:44:42 »
Best of luck!  :)
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #56 on: 27 September 2016, 18:38:25 »
It has an MOT, I have a lift on Thursday to go and buy. I have arranged insurance cover, and my wife is fully in agreement with the purchase.  Although she is worried that the first trip in it is 220 miles eachway to Cardiff to do a half marathon. 
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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #57 on: 27 September 2016, 19:32:11 »
What could possibly go wrong... :D

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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #58 on: 27 September 2016, 20:25:50 »
Has anyone mentioned the need for a spare crank sensor yet ?  ;D

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Re: Encourage me to buy an Mv6
« Reply #59 on: 27 September 2016, 22:14:48 »
Quote from: omegod on 27 September 2016, 20:25:50
Has anyone mentioned the need for a spare crank sensor yet ?  ;D

Should I keep one in the boot just in case, or replace the existing one, just in case ?
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