just test driven a T5 and...

4130chris · Apr 12th, 2006, 09:37

want to know about the problems with the car (1994 T5 auto /220,000kilometres))

lamda warning light on- dead cat?

srs airbag warning light on - normal?

when accelerating hard, orange light (top left of panel) comes on - washer fluid or something?

air - con dead. Owner says that it needs new compressor - expensive?

drove it, but only around town, seemed to pull, brake etc. ok.

also dent in passenger door/wing.

Car is running winter tyres (michelin artic?), in Barcelona, in summer...? sensible?

so . he wants 2000euros (cheap for spanish prices) but i'm not sure that it's worth it. - want to see it's ITV (MOT equiv) first...

any advice much appreciated, cheers,
chris

Geezer · Apr 12th, 2006, 09:52

Chris,

Walk (run) away!

Find something else!!

They are very good cars if you can a good one within your budget. Anything that remotely resembles what you have described above, I would keep well clear of, unless you want to break it down for parts.

Good luck with finding a good one.

Cheers,

s40euro · Apr 12th, 2006, 09:52

According to what you mentioned here and wht will be seen in the dealer or independent garage you will spend 4000 or 6000 euros after you buy it.

So do not walk but run away from that car..

4130chris · Apr 12th, 2006, 10:03

repairs- air-con 500euros?

door - leave as is - will have the car running for 2500euros, seemed like an OK offer, as it's difficult to find 850's (never mind T5's) over here.

will keep looking!

4130chris · Apr 12th, 2006, 10:05

forgot to mention - sunroof doesn't open properly! maybe it really is a shed!.....

Geezer · Apr 12th, 2006, 10:11

It may be a dumb question but....have you thought of importing a T5/T5R from outside of Spain (if that's where you're located)?? You might be able to get something "nice" at a reasonable price.

Cheers,

4130chris · Apr 12th, 2006, 10:21

would be interested in this importing idea - obviously uk out of the question though (RHD)....
but not sure that will open my options much...i'm gonna have a look at french ebay right now, aurevior!

Geezer · Apr 12th, 2006, 10:23

Good Luck,

Keep us posted.

Cheers,

Rbphot · Apr 12th, 2006, 11:39

I would also have a look at Holland, as there's a big Volvo T5 scene there.

Ray

Apr 12th, 2006, 09:37	#1
4130chris Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2022 23:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: barcelona View Photos By: 4130chris	just test driven a T5 and... want to know about the problems with the car (1994 T5 auto /220,000kilometres)) lamda warning light on- dead cat? srs airbag warning light on - normal? when accelerating hard, orange light (top left of panel) comes on - washer fluid or something? air - con dead. Owner says that it needs new compressor - expensive? drove it, but only around town, seemed to pull, brake etc. ok. also dent in passenger door/wing. Car is running winter tyres (michelin artic?), in Barcelona, in summer...? sensible? so . he wants 2000euros (cheap for spanish prices) but i'm not sure that it's worth it. - want to see it's ITV (MOT equiv) first... any advice much appreciated, cheers, chris

Apr 12th, 2006, 09:52	#3
s40euro Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2007 12:50 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Istanbul	According to what you mentioned here and wht will be seen in the dealer or independent garage you will spend 4000 or 6000 euros after you buy it. So do not walk but run away from that car.. __________________ 2000 V70 T5 Auto @90K Km. full stock. Euro spec Clear Headlight + Turn Signals+Strut Brace+Engine Protection Plate has arrived and installed

Apr 12th, 2006, 09:52	#2
Geezer Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2022 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wangavegas	Chris, Walk (run) away! Find something else!! They are very good cars if you can a good one within your budget. Anything that remotely resembles what you have described above, I would keep well clear of, unless you want to break it down for parts. Good luck with finding a good one. Cheers,

Apr 12th, 2006, 10:03	#4
4130chris Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2022 23:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: barcelona View Photos By: 4130chris	repairs- air-con 500euros? door - leave as is - will have the car running for 2500euros, seemed like an OK offer, as it's difficult to find 850's (never mind T5's) over here. will keep looking!

Apr 12th, 2006, 10:05	#5
4130chris Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2022 23:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: barcelona View Photos By: 4130chris	forgot to mention - sunroof doesn't open properly! maybe it really is a shed!.....

Apr 12th, 2006, 10:11	#6
Geezer Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2022 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wangavegas	It may be a dumb question but....have you thought of importing a T5/T5R from outside of Spain (if that's where you're located)?? You might be able to get something "nice" at a reasonable price. Cheers,

Apr 12th, 2006, 10:21	#7
4130chris Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2022 23:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: barcelona View Photos By: 4130chris	would be interested in this importing idea - obviously uk out of the question though (RHD).... but not sure that will open my options much...i'm gonna have a look at french ebay right now, aurevior!

Apr 12th, 2006, 10:23	#8
Geezer Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2022 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wangavegas	Good Luck, Keep us posted. Cheers,

Apr 12th, 2006, 11:39	#9
Rbphot Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2021 16:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	I would also have a look at Holland, as there's a big Volvo T5 scene there. Ray

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