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Jun 19th, 2006, 18:52

Hi folks,

I thought I would post as I'm new on here. I'm Andy hence the forum name, 24 and from Grantham in Lincolnshire.
My girlfriends grandad is a member on her and owns a V70 XC, we were going down to see them when he told me that he was going to the Volvo meet at Rutland Water and as its only 30 miles away I thought I'd meet him there and have a look around.

At the moment I drive a 1997 Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 (I can hear people crying already) but after yesterday I think that will soon be out the door. I've always liked Volvo's, my dad had 3 on the trot. A 1986 240 GLE estate, followed by a brand new 1988 white 740 estate and then a brand new 760 turbo estate, alas I have no pics.

After a good look round a few motors caught my attention, in particular ste-mal's V70R. He was kind enough to let me have a good look around and have a sit in it, so top marks to that man and thanks for directing me to here.

I got home yesterday and started trawling through auto trader to see what was for sale, a few things looked good but nothing jumped out, but I now have an idea of what I want.

I will be looking properly in October and buying around then as my holiday will have been and gone and it gives me plenty of time to look around.

So if anyone can help with any buying tips/ advice or what to avoid etc then it'll be most appreciated. I'll be looking for an 850R, don't mind if its saloon or estate but most definately has to be a manual. Preferably in black too as I want the mean stealthy look but I will take my time and try to buy wisely.

Rest assured once I have bought one I will be proudly flaunting it on here and will join as a full member......and I doubt it will be standard either. I've already been talking to Nordic about the Stage 1 300bhp conversion and a big brake upgrade and no doubt plenty of other mods will pile on the list.

Are there any other Volvo tuners besides Nordic or is that it? I've been to the Nurburgring a few times now so I'm afraid the bug for that and tuning has bitten...and yes I will take the 850 out there and take it round, maybe if some others are interested in it next year we could sort a group thing out?......Something I will call the 'Swede Breed'

(God knows why)

Thanks for reading, you must be bored by now, but any info/advice etc etc then just PM me etc.

Cheers

Andy

GorgeousGeorge · Jun 20th, 2006, 09:23

andy

first off welcome to the forum...

secondly , so that was your gunmetal pug in the car park was it...well kept my boy amused with the "blimey dad, somebody has made there volvo look like a pug" comment...

cheers

scott

Jun 21st, 2006, 18:09

yep, that was mine....didn't do a bad job did i!?

DickyB V70R · Jun 21st, 2006, 21:04

Welcome to VOC Andy.

Good luck with the search for the "R".....You wont be disapointed mate,

just take your time finding one.

ATB. DB.

Jun 19th, 2006, 18:52	#1
andy82 Guest Location:	Newbie Hi folks, I thought I would post as I'm new on here. I'm Andy hence the forum name, 24 and from Grantham in Lincolnshire. My girlfriends grandad is a member on her and owns a V70 XC, we were going down to see them when he told me that he was going to the Volvo meet at Rutland Water and as its only 30 miles away I thought I'd meet him there and have a look around. At the moment I drive a 1997 Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 (I can hear people crying already) but after yesterday I think that will soon be out the door. I've always liked Volvo's, my dad had 3 on the trot. A 1986 240 GLE estate, followed by a brand new 1988 white 740 estate and then a brand new 760 turbo estate, alas I have no pics. After a good look round a few motors caught my attention, in particular ste-mal's V70R. He was kind enough to let me have a good look around and have a sit in it, so top marks to that man and thanks for directing me to here. I got home yesterday and started trawling through auto trader to see what was for sale, a few things looked good but nothing jumped out, but I now have an idea of what I want. I will be looking properly in October and buying around then as my holiday will have been and gone and it gives me plenty of time to look around. So if anyone can help with any buying tips/ advice or what to avoid etc then it'll be most appreciated. I'll be looking for an 850R, don't mind if its saloon or estate but most definately has to be a manual. Preferably in black too as I want the mean stealthy look but I will take my time and try to buy wisely. Rest assured once I have bought one I will be proudly flaunting it on here and will join as a full member......and I doubt it will be standard either. I've already been talking to Nordic about the Stage 1 300bhp conversion and a big brake upgrade and no doubt plenty of other mods will pile on the list. Are there any other Volvo tuners besides Nordic or is that it? I've been to the Nurburgring a few times now so I'm afraid the bug for that and tuning has bitten...and yes I will take the 850 out there and take it round, maybe if some others are interested in it next year we could sort a group thing out?......Something I will call the 'Swede Breed' (God knows why) Thanks for reading, you must be bored by now, but any info/advice etc etc then just PM me etc. Cheers Andy

Jun 20th, 2006, 09:23	#2
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	andy first off welcome to the forum... secondly , so that was your gunmetal pug in the car park was it...well kept my boy amused with the "blimey dad, somebody has made there volvo look like a pug" comment... cheers scott

Jun 21st, 2006, 18:09	#3
andy82 Guest Location:	yep, that was mine....didn't do a bad job did i!?

Jun 21st, 2006, 21:04	#4
DickyB V70R Senior Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2024 10:05 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suffolk	Welcome to VOC Andy. Good luck with the search for the "R".....You wont be disapointed mate, just take your time finding one. ATB. DB.

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