Awaiting delivery of Volvo V50 2.4i (2009) J Import

[Nick04]

Originally Posted by andy_d

you Are using the "button" on the shifter to move it?
when stopped, foot on brake, pull "button/lever" on shifter - moves freely
ditto when going from R <>N <>D , tho you Can move it from D to N without needing the button

yes there Is a bit of resistance when in sequential mode, and you do (or at least on my 2) need to use the Full travel of the shifter to +/- (and it Will only do the shift when the rev's are close to correct)

cabin filter ,, follow the LONG thread on here, its DIY'able,, DO get a magnetic pick up tool for the bolts holding the CEM bracket ,,,,you will find out why if you dont

belts + Atf,, Worth considering using Horton's for both @ the same time (and plugs) wallet depending, yes its a drive,,yes its a wait but there rep ,,its worth it,, esp when you look at the £ of a replacment geatronic box.

oh and factor in spending £ on the insides to get it Clean,, all DIY jobs,
leather steering wheel?
pop to halfrauds :P Autoglym leather Cleaner and a clean microfiber cloth,, work the cleaner into the wheel,, ditto the shifter,,

you Will be looking at the cloth after and thinking "uck"

Had a sit in the car earlier and the lever still feels a bit stiff. However my mechanic didn't mention it when he drove to the MOT, simply said it was a lovely drive and in nice condition.

Horton's is probably going to be too far in reality, it's a 4 hour drive. I'm looking at a place called Austrin Gearbox Specialist to service the transmission.

Received a quote from The Main Stealer, £1100 for the belts and change to UK language 😆🤣

[Phil S]

Hi Nick - I've just taken the plunge and won an auction in Japan so now own a 2015 V70 T6. Can you share the details of any companies you came across that transported the car from the docks to your home please

TIA, Phil

[Nick04]

Originally Posted by Phil S

Hi Nick - I've just taken the plunge and won an auction in Japan so now own a 2015 V70 T6. Can you share the details of any companies you came across that transported the car from the docks to your home please

TIA, Phil

Very nice. Which docks is it from?

[Phil S]

I've not made that call yet - I won the auction yesterday morning UK time and sent the money over in the afternoon. My options are Grimsby or Bristol - the choice will be influenced by time. I did a cursory look yesterday and to transport from Bristol to Macclesfield is approx £270, which seems reasonable, it's really a case of who you might/might not recommend service wise?

I read your post on your experience - I looked through GooNet myself, but ended up going straight to the Auction houses via a company called Japan Car Direct. I'm glad your experience was good - fingers crossed mine will be too.

I did speak with Volvo yesterday and gave them the VIN - they were able to tell me what options the car has. I've also asked them to dig around to see if there is any service history on their records - not holding out for that though!

[Nick04]

Originally Posted by Phil S

I've not made that call yet - I won the auction yesterday morning UK time and sent the money over in the afternoon. My options are Grimsby or Bristol - the choice will be influenced by time. I did a cursory look yesterday and to transport from Bristol to Macclesfield is approx £270, which seems reasonable, it's really a case of who you might/might not recommend service wise?

I read your post on your experience - I looked through GooNet myself, but ended up going straight to the Auction houses via a company called Japan Car Direct. I'm glad your experience was good - fingers crossed mine will be too.

I did speak with Volvo yesterday and gave them the VIN - they were able to tell me what options the car has. I've also asked them to dig around to see if there is any service history on their records - not holding out for that though!

I used a local courier to me that was recommended by my mechanic. They primarily run a breakdown service but also deliver vehicles as well. I think the ports you mention are going to be too far off their radar, especially Bristol.

It might be worth contacting the relevant port when you know, to see if they have a company in place to arrange delivery. I've heard this mentioned before. You could also get some quotes on Shiply, just don't necessarily opt for the cheapest one and make sure they are fully insured and look reputable, etc.

With regards to service history, depending on how you're recieving your documentation - you may find some bundled in. My vehicle was advertised without maintenance history but it came with a good chunk of recorded services and checks when I received the car documents. The last recorded maintenance was done in 2020. The list of checks was huge compared to what you'd expect in UK and everything had a tick next to its box. But unfortunately there's no evidence of the cam belt having been done 😆

[Phil S]

That's a good idea re: contacting the port.
I did do a request via Shipley - so will use as backup
I received some photos today of the car - it's in some compound, first impressions are better than expected - so from a cosmetic perspective I'm happy from what I can see - of course - it's the engine that matters, I did get a vehicle check done pre-bidding and they said the engine ran smoothly with no smoke, no leaks etc - fingers crossed eh

With regards your cam belt - I'd get it done anyway just for peace of mind. I think my engine is a chain, but I'll be getting all fluids changed and full service when I get it - reset the service history - at least I'll know where I'm up to.

[andy_d]

Originally Posted by Phil S

That's a good idea re: contacting the port.
I did do a request via Shipley - so will use as backup
I received some photos today of the car - it's in some compound, first impressions are better than expected - so from a cosmetic perspective I'm happy from what I can see - of course - it's the engine that matters, I did get a vehicle check done pre-bidding and they said the engine ran smoothly with no smoke, no leaks etc - fingers crossed eh

With regards your cam belt - I'd get it done anyway just for peace of mind. I think my engine is a chain, but I'll be getting all fluids changed and full service when I get it - reset the service history - at least I'll know where I'm up to.

in bold,
a Sensible thing to do with Any 2nd hand car, never mind one from "a n Other country",
yes it gets expensive, but nowhere Near the cost of a replacement engine/gearbox or car due to not