Well after a disasterous day, its here, the 740 Turbo!

[James A]

Originally Posted by James_N

Old volvo estates are practically worthless. Thats why i like mine so much, its reliable, and worthless.

Same here. After almost three years of happy ownership, The Volvo feels as comfortable and familiar as my favourite leather jacket and has become an integral part of who I am; It will probably remain in my ownership for years, despite other cars that I may acquire in the meantime

[James_N]

Originally Posted by James A

Same here. And the fact that after almost three years of happy ownership, The Volvo feels as comfortable and familiar as my favourite old leather jacket and has become an integral part of who I am; It will probably remain in my ownership for years, despite other cars that I may acquire

Exactly how i feel. And people find it strange, that i have "bonded" more to my old volvo than i ever did to my CTR, but thats just the way it goes i guess.

I like the fact that i could get in my volvo now, and travel to where i want. Germany, france, italy, wherever.

My mates 52 reg Pug 307 however, i wouldnt trust that AT ALL

[James A]

I have always been sure of a good Volvo's ability to take long journeys in its stride, but after driving The Volvo to North Wales and back (via Wakefield) last week, I have come to the conclusion that it is more or less indestructable

Footnote: I was going to drive The Volvo to Nuremberg and back this coming week, but it will be a lot quicker to fly from Stanstead. A good pal of mine is making the same trip in his C70 Convertible. I wonder how it'll fare?

[James_N]

Flying??!!!!!

Thats no bloody fun take the car!

Do some laps in it while your there round the ring!

[James A]

Apparently the trip from S-O-S to Nuremburg will take about 8 hours, not including the Channel crossing. The flight will take 70 minutes, which leaves more time for serious Bavarian beer and pretzel tomfoolery. The Volvo on the 'ring would be a lot of fun, though

Once I replace the shocks, I may very well do a track day or two in the car

[caveman]

my 1st volvo was a '90 745 2.3 gle, we had her for 4 years and every mot she past 1st time except each time before the mot id have to adjust the handbrake! we never spent a penny on her except battery, plugs, air filter and oil. she started 1st time every time, never let us down and was lovely to drive! i think they are the best volvos ever made!
we now have a '96 855 2.5 10v glt, and although shes faster shes not as well built. i would love a 740/60 turbo int. but im trying to talk my wife around at the moment and it might take a few months!! id better finish decorating 1st!