New run around!

[mat8n]

After my mate pranged my panda and struggling getting my bikes in and not liking the comfort, I got myself a big barge!
Can still keep the SL tucked up for winter now but still have some comfort!

It's a full history high miler(not stupid high) D5se.

I like it.

 

[pjminton5]

Nice, That is sensible!!! What is the mileage?

 

[mat8n]

188k! My highest miler yet! I've only ever had 1 car over 100k,that was a 115k ls400 lexus. I know these engines/cars are good for 250k+ if looked after . I'll do 4-5k a year in it so should be OK.

 

[flango]

It's only just run in. I've had 14 volvos including 6 x V70's two of which were D5's a bombproof engine. Just sold my last one in August which was mapped to 250 bhp never had any major issues on any of the volvos worst I had was a real wheel bearing.

Enjoy they are a great car

 

[badj]

Bear in mind that the timing belt/aux belt/tensioners interval on the Euro3 D5 is 96k. Depending on the timings, it could be due its second change now/soon.

 

[John]

Not sure if it is an auto but isn't geartronic a bit sh*t?

Or is this beyond that gearbox?

 

[crockers]

Had a S60 with same colour dash top. Make sure you have a pair of polaroid glasses as it reflects badly in the windscreen in sunny weather.

Looks nice and I'm sure you're loving the seats.

 

[mat8n]

Timing belt was done 150kish and it's a manual, I would have preferred auto but heard the rumours and they also knock the mpg.
I've had old 740 volvos so I knew about the seats, but what a difference to the panda! And the wife's lexus rx has the awful dash glare..... But hopefully on sunny days I'll be in the SL

 

[merc85]

Congrats, and well done on getting a manual Cracking colour 163hp too Etm and Dim unit's too look out for. Both easily and alot cheaper to sort than they used tobe.

Enjoy the MPG as well those things run on thin air lol

 

[badj]

Congrats, and well done on getting a manual Cracking colour 163hp too Etm and Dim unit's too look out for. Both easily and alot cheaper to sort than they used tobe.

Enjoy the MPG as well those things run on thin air lol

Feel free to correct me, but I'm sure he'll never find an ETM on a D5

 

[merc85]

Feel free to correct me, but I'm sure he'll never find an ETM on a D5

yes sorry my mistake, pmsl its my Petrol side with Volvo's coming out lol

 

[badj]

yes sorry my mistake, pmsl its my Petrol side with Volvo's coming out lol

Indeed - PCV with any of the petrol turbos, too!