#### Around the world in a T5#### - Page 2

Viking V40 · Nov 17th, 2007, 19:28

Hey - sounds great to me - very best of luck!

What about contacting some of the spare parts suppliers, the likes of Nordic and so on? Any local dealerships you are friendly with?

I think it would be a fantastic adventure. I've driven a little bit in Europe including the Czech Republic (through Prague really late at night - lost

), Slovenia and Croatia. I'd love to drive around the World!!

A Round The World trip will be awesome!

shimon340 · Nov 18th, 2007, 14:10

I think this sounds cool and I'd definately recommend some Volvo sponsorship.

I'd ask car parts companies, oil companies basically anyone and I'd try to contact some magazines to get some coverage of he event. companies would like to see how they will get clear advertising

I'd take a boot load of spare parts and if you arent a mechanic yourself, get one to come with you. Get the car fully serviced and comprehensively checked before you go so there are "it wore out" problems eg bushings etc

Given the poorer roads you might encounter, I'd consider raising the car up on its suspension.

If the car behaves I dont see why you wont make it. What kind of mileage total would it be?

Volvo sponsored an American chap to drive a new XC70 round the world a few years ago.

I'll try to see if I can find a link or press article about that.

I'm watching this post with interest

For volvo to get involved, they would prob want a good condition 850 rather than a tired one.

S

Stefanfed · Nov 19th, 2007, 21:36

Yeah if you could find me that article it would be a great help thanks

JIM C · Nov 21st, 2007, 08:19

A once in a lifetime opportunity. Sounds like a great experience. Please keep us all posted.

Georgey dee · Nov 21st, 2007, 16:57

Let us know when you set off and we can all follow you to the ferry!!!

call it a forum see off and good luck

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Nov 17th, 2007, 19:28	#11
Viking V40 Still hanging in there Last Online: Dec 13th, 2011 22:02 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perthshire View Photos By: Viking V40	Hey - sounds great to me - very best of luck! What about contacting some of the spare parts suppliers, the likes of Nordic and so on? Any local dealerships you are friendly with? I think it would be a fantastic adventure. I've driven a little bit in Europe including the Czech Republic (through Prague really late at night - lost ), Slovenia and Croatia. I'd love to drive around the World!! A Round The World trip will be awesome!

Nov 18th, 2007, 14:10	#12
shimon340 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2023 14:47 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester	I think this sounds cool and I'd definately recommend some Volvo sponsorship. I'd ask car parts companies, oil companies basically anyone and I'd try to contact some magazines to get some coverage of he event. companies would like to see how they will get clear advertising I'd take a boot load of spare parts and if you arent a mechanic yourself, get one to come with you. Get the car fully serviced and comprehensively checked before you go so there are "it wore out" problems eg bushings etc Given the poorer roads you might encounter, I'd consider raising the car up on its suspension. If the car behaves I dont see why you wont make it. What kind of mileage total would it be? Volvo sponsored an American chap to drive a new XC70 round the world a few years ago. I'll try to see if I can find a link or press article about that. I'm watching this post with interest For volvo to get involved, they would prob want a good condition 850 rather than a tired one. S

Nov 19th, 2007, 21:36	#13
Stefanfed Junior Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2011 10:43 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Shropshire	Yeah if you could find me that article it would be a great help thanks

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