Hello all from a newbie

Aug 4th, 2006, 20:19

Hi guys (and gals)

I'm a newbie on here but a seasoned poster on previous relevant forums (or is that fora?)

First really got into cars when I had a PT Cruiser - had it all modded and showed it regularly. Then I hit 50 and decided to go all sensible and bought a BMW 528iSE! To cut a long story short, the car has been written off (no injuries!) this week and I scoured round for a quick replacement. It was then I turned my attention to the S60. Shortlisted a few, then bought a 2002 Bifuel Auto. The car has 133k on but is mint - looks and drives like a one year old! I thought it was worth a go at £5.5k - one caring lady owner and full VSH. Filling the gas tank was an experience the first time but fuelling up for £20 I can live with!

The car is SE spec, silver with black leather interior, upgraded sound system and built in bluetooth. I must admit I love it (I am getting used to FWD again, slowly)

There's a guy local to work who, if you open an account, does LPG at 32p per litre so you can imagine the difference in the pocket to my 24mpg petrol beemer!

Anyway, that's me and my car - look forward to posting again soon.

Marty

barrie013 · Aug 4th, 2006, 20:58

Welcome to the forum. You'll find some very knowledgeable and helpful people on here.

IC · Aug 4th, 2006, 21:04

Marty, welcome to the forum!

montrealblue · Aug 4th, 2006, 22:11

Welcome Marty,
The car sounds a real dream . I could live with that sort of costs on a refuel.Filled the 940 today,£32.00 for half a tank,( petrol that is.)

Aug 4th, 2006, 22:15

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Originally Posted by montrealblue

Welcome Marty,
The car sounds a real dream . I could live with that sort of costs on a refuel.Filled the 940 today,£32.00 for half a tank,( petrol that is.)

Know what you mean, m8... 15 minutes before writing my beemer off I had put £70 worth of U/L in the tank... when I went to collect my personal belongings, I should have took a length of tubing....

Aug 5th, 2006, 23:21

Here's my new baby...

OMG the first picture really makes it look as if it needs lowering! Very clean under the bonnet... not concours, but clean...

740Estate · Aug 5th, 2006, 23:40

Nice lookin' motor! Oh and welcome to the forums!

Yeah the first picture does give it a bit of a Landrover feel....lol

STE-MAL · Aug 6th, 2006, 10:43

Welcome to the forums.
What a smashing motor, 133,000 miles and still looking that good. Well done thats a great find. Enjoy!

Aug 6th, 2006, 20:25

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Originally Posted by STE-MAL

Welcome to the forums.
What a smashing motor, 133,000 miles and still looking that good. Well done thats a great find. Enjoy!

Cheers m8 - it is stunning - just a few stone chips, that's all. The girl who I bought it off says that at least 120k is motorway mileage. Best colour to keep clean, too! Bonus!

Aug 4th, 2006, 20:19	#1
MartyS60 Guest Location:	Hello all from a newbie Hi guys (and gals) I'm a newbie on here but a seasoned poster on previous relevant forums (or is that fora?) First really got into cars when I had a PT Cruiser - had it all modded and showed it regularly. Then I hit 50 and decided to go all sensible and bought a BMW 528iSE! To cut a long story short, the car has been written off (no injuries!) this week and I scoured round for a quick replacement. It was then I turned my attention to the S60. Shortlisted a few, then bought a 2002 Bifuel Auto. The car has 133k on but is mint - looks and drives like a one year old! I thought it was worth a go at £5.5k - one caring lady owner and full VSH. Filling the gas tank was an experience the first time but fuelling up for £20 I can live with! The car is SE spec, silver with black leather interior, upgraded sound system and built in bluetooth. I must admit I love it (I am getting used to FWD again, slowly) There's a guy local to work who, if you open an account, does LPG at 32p per litre so you can imagine the difference in the pocket to my 24mpg petrol beemer! Anyway, that's me and my car - look forward to posting again soon. Marty

Aug 4th, 2006, 21:04	#3
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Yesterday 11:54 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	Marty, welcome to the forum! __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009

Aug 5th, 2006, 23:40	#7
740Estate Undercover 740 Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2007 12:14 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cambs View Photos By: 740Estate	Nice lookin' motor! Oh and welcome to the forums! Yeah the first picture does give it a bit of a Landrover feel....lol __________________ 1991 960 3.0 24v - Project Dark ------------------------------------------------ "Ah, isn't that nice, the wife of the Cambridge president is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew." -- Harry Carpenter, BBC TV, Boat Race 1977. ------------------------------------------------ Slidin' it round past the apex of reality

Aug 6th, 2006, 10:43	#8
STE-MAL You Can't Beat A Swede Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2019 18:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kesgrave View Photos By: STE-MAL	Welcome from me! Welcome to the forums. What a smashing motor, 133,000 miles and still looking that good. Well done thats a great find. Enjoy! __________________ 1993 850 2.0 20v SE Auto, 1996 850 T-5 CD Auto 1998 V70 R Manual, 2001 S80 D5 SE manual 2007 S80 V8 AWD Auto 2017 V40 T-3 Inscription Auto

Aug 4th, 2006, 20:58	#2
barrie013 Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2021 16:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Talbot	Welcome to the forum. You'll find some very knowledgeable and helpful people on here.

Aug 4th, 2006, 22:11	#4
montrealblue VOC Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2013 14:29 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Costock	Welcome Marty, The car sounds a real dream . I could live with that sort of costs on a refuel.Filled the 940 today,£32.00 for half a tank,( petrol that is.)

Aug 5th, 2006, 23:21	#6
MartyS60 Guest Location:	Here's my new baby... OMG the first picture really makes it look as if it needs lowering! Very clean under the bonnet... not concours, but clean...

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