I Spotted A Unicorn!

"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris) 05/25/2016 at 14:49 • Filed to: Unicorn, Volvo, V70 R, AWD, Sweden, SwedeSpeed

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A unicorn to me at least. First generation V70R AWD. The ultimate sleeper dad-mobile! I’ve only ever seen one first gen prior to this one, and it was FWD. There was a little old lady driving it, so I’m assuming it was an auto, but who knows. Could be one bad ass grandma! I will own one of these eventually, once I can actually find one for sale... Anyways, back to the grind now. As you all were.

*dashes off to Craigslist*

OCD-CO > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 05/25/2016 at 14:50

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With ya on these - saw one a month ago on the highway and knew I wanted one someday.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > OCD-CO 05/25/2016 at 14:57

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Used to have a red V70 AWD (1998, not originally R) with the boost turned up and some suspension mods to make it about on par with these. It was fun, it was not, by any means slow, but mostly it was very comfortable, got TERRIBLE fuel economy and managed to be simultaneously the fastest-moving and least-likely-to-be-ticketed vehicle on my morning commute every day (it was also aces at spin-in-place snow- and gravel-donuts :) not quite enough power/too much traction for good pavement donuts though)... then the PCV system got clogged and it blew all the oil seals out the engine... all. of. them.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 05/25/2016 at 15:11

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P.S. Maybe Not a Real R. Real R’s have a unique spoiler.

though it’s possible this one has been removed...

edit: apparently the spoiler was optional, or perhaps there was a “spoiler delete” option, in any case, I have never seen a real R without the spoiler, but apparently they DO exist.

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 05/25/2016 at 15:17

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I’m pretty sure the spoiler was optional as I’ve seen quite a few online without it. From my basic knowledge and understanding of the variations of R cars over the years, I do believe this one is a pretty basic ‘98 judging by the aforementioned lack of spoiler and the standard 16" wheels instead of the optional 17"s. Don’t know for sure though.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 05/25/2016 at 15:21

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yeah, I found that too... the internet says it was indeed optional, but I personally have never seen a *REAL* R without the spoiler. As a previous owner of a *FAKE* R, without the spoiler-and traveling in those circles- I have seen quite a few fake Rs.

flyingmetalbird > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 05/25/2016 at 15:27

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Second gen V70R is one of my all time favorite cars. Favorite wagon I'd say.

flyingmetalbird > flyingmetalbird 05/25/2016 at 15:27

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WAIT! I like the 850R too

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > OCD-CO 05/25/2016 at 15:36

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Yep. I’ve been looking at getting a new daily lately and thought I had my heart set on either an E39 M5 or W211 E55 AMG. But seeing the V70R again has made me question those, lol.

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 05/25/2016 at 15:37

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Sounds like a fun ride! But ouch on the seals. Usually those Volvo engines are pretty bulletproof. It’s everything else that breaks, hahaha.

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 05/25/2016 at 15:39

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Oh I can only imagine. Not too many people really know about the R cars, so I would think it’d be pretty easy to pass it off as one to those who have no clue, lol. There’s actually a guy around here that has a C70 with an R badge stuck on it and the second gen R Pegasus wheels. Gives me a good laugh every time I see it.

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > flyingmetalbird 05/25/2016 at 15:46

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Agreed. Second gen. V70R manual in Flash Green Metallic and the Atacama interior is my ultimate dream wagon. Basically I want the IPD shop car, lol.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 05/25/2016 at 16:21

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Apparently its a danger on the low-pressure-turbo models when you turn the boost up, or get sludgy oil. If you spend some time on the Googles you'll find quite a few 2.4 LPTs with pcv issues. Mine was not alone in it's choice to blow all its oil out of the main seals and cam seals. Mine *WAS* relatively alone in that I had no trouble with the viscous couple, angle-drive, or rear differential the whole 80k miles I owned it (bought used with just over 120k on it)

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 05/25/2016 at 17:06

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Brings back memories.

I owned one! Briefly. We didn’t like each other though. And mine became FWD when the driveshaft fell off.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 05/25/2016 at 17:10

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Mine didn’t have one so I think it was an option to delete it. For more of a sleeper look!

IanZ - limited-slip indifferential > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 05/26/2016 at 00:35

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Pretty sure there was one for sale in electronic bay. Not sure if it was AWD, though.