155k V70R

CaptainSlow337 · Apr 27th, 2016, 17:09

Thinking about buying a 53 plate V70R with 155k, autobox rebuilt and AWD having been replaced.

How many brave pills would I need to take?

Am tempted, just cant get my head round paying so much for it....

volvoid · Apr 27th, 2016, 17:58

car buying hasnt changed

buy a good one
they all go wrong
dont pay what you cant afford
if in doubt walk away

850Chris · Apr 27th, 2016, 21:28

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Originally Posted by CaptainSlow337

Thinking about buying a 53 plate V70R with 155k, autobox rebuilt and AWD having been replaced.

How many brave pills would I need to take?

Am tempted, just cant get my head round paying so much for it....

Sounds like it's worth a look provided autobox and AWD rebuild done professionally. Other 'weak points' to check on these are the 4C suspension system (just switch out for standard) and split liners (misfire, lots of steam in exhaust and mayonnaise on oil filler cap - similar to failed head gasket but much more costly to fix). 155k nothing for a Volvo though - I say go for it!

CaptainSlow337 · Apr 27th, 2016, 22:20

It's full volvo history, 2k for box, 1k for angle gear, still under warranty. Going to see it tomorrow hopefully.

CaptainSlow337 · Apr 28th, 2016, 22:25

Went for it

Love it

Thread on pistonheads

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...eling+brave%3F

850Chris · Apr 28th, 2016, 22:33

Awesome! Enjoy.

CaptainSlow337 · Apr 29th, 2016, 09:26

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Originally Posted by 850Chris

Awesome! Enjoy.

Thanks. Its incredible.

wisc · Apr 29th, 2016, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainSlow337

Went for it

Love it

Thread on pistonheads

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...eling+brave%3F

enjoyed reading that, enjoy your new car

CaptainSlow337 · Apr 30th, 2016, 19:28

Thanks. Few updates to the thread today. Car is just incredible.

cadaron · May 1st, 2016, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainSlow337

Went for it

Love it

Thread on pistonheads

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...eling+brave%3F

Great purchase and a nice read. The interior is Gobi (as in desert).
Love these cars, on my 3rd R now, but this one is a keeper. Had a flash green\Gobi 03 V70R in auto with 90k, loved it and would of kept it had my current R not come along.
I purchased a leather dye kit for the Gobi, will let you know who from later as I can't remember now, came up pretty good, they make the colour dye from original leather colour, gave it to a mate recently who bought exactly the same combo.
Enjoy your purchase, not many of these left now.

Apr 27th, 2016, 17:09	#1
CaptainSlow337 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2020 09:54 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southampton	155k V70R Thinking about buying a 53 plate V70R with 155k, autobox rebuilt and AWD having been replaced. How many brave pills would I need to take? Am tempted, just cant get my head round paying so much for it....

Apr 27th, 2016, 17:58	#2
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	car buying hasnt changed buy a good one they all go wrong dont pay what you cant afford if in doubt walk away __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Apr 28th, 2016, 22:33	#6
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Awesome! Enjoy. __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Apr 27th, 2016, 22:20	#4
CaptainSlow337 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2020 09:54 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southampton	It's full volvo history, 2k for box, 1k for angle gear, still under warranty. Going to see it tomorrow hopefully.

Apr 28th, 2016, 22:25	#5
CaptainSlow337 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2020 09:54 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southampton	Went for it Love it Thread on pistonheads http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...eling+brave%3F

Apr 30th, 2016, 19:28	#9
CaptainSlow337 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2020 09:54 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southampton	Thanks. Few updates to the thread today. Car is just incredible.

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