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[Viral_Jim]

So, I finally got my act together and sacked off the old girl in favour of a younger Swedish model, she's a big girl, but surprisingly light on her toes when she needs to be...





Sadly, due to SWMBO's health issues, a new, or nearly new car was off the cards, but I don't think this will be a bad substitute. It's a Euro 3 D5 (so no dpf), only 30k from new, 1 owner (plus dealer) 9 Volvo main dealer stamps plus 3 independents, so serviced about every 2700miles  .

I can't wait to collect, but as part of the deal I've negotiated a new timing belt and water pump, it was due 2yrs ago on age, but as is often the case not done due to low mileage. So it'll be next week when I finally get my mits on her

[b4ndit]

nice i like the colour

[2boxerdogs]

Great looking car & a very nice mileage no worries once that belt is done.

[Viral_Jim]

Thanks chaps! 

I forgot to add, my parents are in need of a second car they've finally got bored of throwing wads of cash at their P38 Range Rover  so it looks like the old girl will be staying on the family  .

[Varche]

Looks a nice car that.

[henryd]

Very nice Jimmy

[Lizzie Zoom]

A lovely looking car, and as a Volvo a good solid one

[citroenguy]

Nice car, those wheels look real good 
Or as we say over 'ere: snygg bil 

[tunnie]

Looking good. 

Will you be doing any DIY service work on it?

I have had the odd look at early facelift V70's 2005/6 ish vintage, which have the same Euro3 engine (no DPF) - As replacement for the 3.2.

Volvo appeared to go fully DPF/Euro 4 in around 2006/7, I've noticed that Merc E320/E280's don't have DPF until late 08/09

[Viral_Jim]

Looking good. 

Will you be doing any DIY service work on it?

I have had the odd look at early facelift V70's 2005/6 ish vintage, which have the same Euro3 engine (no DPF) - As replacement for the 3.2.

Volvo appeared to go fully DPF/Euro 4 in around 2006/7, I've noticed that Merc E320/E280's don't have DPF until late 08/09

Cheers!

Yes, all of the work on it will be DIY, with the possible exception of the gearbox oil flush, I know the geartronic is a faff, so if the manual is the same then I’ll farm it out – there’s a Swedish car specialist that used to do bits on my Saabs that I’ll use if I have to. Need the Haynes book to arrive before I decide. Also I just don’t have time at the minute, and until we move, our drive has a massive slope that makes jacking & securing cars very difficult, and getting them level, impossible.

Timing belt is actually easy on these. However the car only went up for sale on Saturday and the dealer blatantly knew it would sell well. So, rather than ask for a decent chunk off, I asked for a small amount and the Timing belt/water pump. I would have needed to buy/hire a big (350NM) torque wrench and an impact driver to get the crank pulley bolt off and on again and it would have taken me a full day easily. For a proper garage, its 60-90 mins work. So a decent deal for both parties I felt.

Yes, Volvo updated its D5 engines in 2005. Euro3 like mine have black engine covers, Euro 4 have silver/grey. Euro 3 & 4 came in 185bhp and 163bhp flavours, both Euro 4 engines are identical other than the mapping. I could have gone with a euro3 185, but these have swirl flaps and some other guff that I didn’t want if I’m piling on the miles. 163bhp & 250 ft/lbs is more than adequate for motorway cruising in the UK.

[Doctor Gollum]

Good choice Should serve you well...

[TheBoy]

I always like Scandinavian ladies


Hope it serves you well, but expect the wrath of Lord Opti over a redline at 4.5k

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I always like Scandinavian ladies


Hope it serves you well, but expect the wrath of Lord Opti over a redline at 4.5k

Way back in time when the universe was barely formed I once owned a Volvo 340 1.7, in gold. It was utter rubbish and certainly not a car to get the girls wet between their legs.

Moving on I was very tempted by the understated S80 with a 4.4 litre V8 designed by Yamaha. Bit of a sleeper this one and 4 wheel drive if memory serves.

As for Jimmy's car, I like it. .......I would like it far better without the engine from a canal boat though.


Go on then Jimmy ......wotdiditcostaya?

[Viral_Jim]

Way back in time when the universe was barely formed I once owned a Volvo 340 1.7, in gold. It was utter rubbish and certainly not a car to get the girls wet between their legs.

Moving on I was very tempted by the understated S80 with a 4.4 litre V8 designed by Yamaha. Bit of a sleeper this one and 4 wheel drive if memory serves.

As for Jimmy's car, I like it. .......I would like it far better without the engine from a canal boat though.


Go on then Jimmy ......wotdiditcostaya?

Yes, the dear old father was thinking about one of those to terrorise the welsh and Shropshire locals with when he parted company with  the RS6 avant. Sadly they decided they needed an estate and the 4.4 never got as far as the v70 I don't think (or if it did then no one bought one!). I paid £4500 including the free timing belt. Doubtless by many on here that would be considered far too great a sum. However (as always) its about what its worth to the buyer and I'm hoping for about 150k of relatively trouble free motoring. If it gives me that, it'll be worth every penny  .

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Way back in time when the universe was barely formed I once owned a Volvo 340 1.7, in gold. It was utter rubbish and certainly not a car to get the girls wet between their legs.

Moving on I was very tempted by the understated S80 with a 4.4 litre V8 designed by Yamaha. Bit of a sleeper this one and 4 wheel drive if memory serves.

As for Jimmy's car, I like it. .......I would like it far better without the engine from a canal boat though.


Go on then Jimmy ......wotdiditcostaya?

Yes, the dear old father was thinking about one of those to terrorise the welsh and Shropshire locals with when he parted company with  the RS6 avant. Sadly they decided they needed an estate and the 4.4 never got as far as the v70 I don't think (or if it did then no one bought one!). I paid £4500 including the free timing belt. Doubtless by many on here that would be considered far too great a sum. However (as always) its about what its worth to the buyer and I'm hoping for about 150k of relatively trouble free motoring. If it gives me that, it'll be worth every penny  .

£4500 is a lot to pay for a 13 year old derv Volvo.

£4500 is not a lot to pay for a quality car with FSH and only 30,000 miles beneath its wheels.

Perspective.