"Trevor Slattery, ACTOR" (anacostiabikecompany)
06/07/2018 at 14:49 • Filed to: None
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"Trevor Slattery, ACTOR" (anacostiabikecompany)
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How are these cars?
For Sweden
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 14:55 |
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They are the best cars*
*opinion may be biased
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Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
> For Sweden
06/07/2018 at 14:56 |
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The “low mileage manual” has me interested.
Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 14:58 |
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Like other Euro cars... as they age, the purchase price is merely the price of admission. Expect to spend more on maintenance and repair costs.
How much more really depends if it’s a rare high performance model or a regular mass-produced one.
For something like that Volvo, I would budget $200/month for repairs and maintenance alone.
Phyrxes once again has a wagon!
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 14:59 |
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I believe that is a P1 S60 (meaning generation 1), other than that I know nothing about the S series from that era as my V70 is P2.
Tristan
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 15:12 |
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The P2 Volvos are wonderful cars. This one is FWD with a manual, so it’ll be the least maintenance-intensive version. Keep an eye on the PCV system, treat it nice, and you’ll be very happy with it.
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Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
06/07/2018 at 15:14 |
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I am driving a 2003 VW GLI with an upgraded suspension, so I am cool with that aspect.
Just curious if there is something SPECIFIC to this model I should be aware of.
Usual old car stuff, brakes, clutch, PCV/emissions system, CV joints, rubber bits...I am god with that. I know what I am getting into.
Sovande
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 15:27 |
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The manual would make that a fun car with a light tune. I have not had a P2 platform car (which this one is) but if they are anything like the other platforms they are easy to work on.
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For Sweden
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
06/07/2018 at 15:34 |
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Because of the Turbos? Maintenance for my NA Volvo from the same era is much lower than $200/month
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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 15:44 |
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Ah, so since you’re already
have Stockholm Syndrome
are accustomed to VAG ownership, it shouldn’t be much different owning a Volvo.
I have heard that the manual is stronger/more durable than the automatic.
And have a look at some Volvo-specific sites like this one:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/category/volvo-s60-maintenance
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Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> For Sweden
06/07/2018 at 15:50 |
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I mean *budget* $200/month for maintenance and repairs.
So what I’m saying is to be prepared to spend that much as it *might* be necessary.
With cars like this, you have to be prepared to have the odd ‘expensive year’.
But if you don’t end up spending as much, great!
boredalways
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 16:01 |
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If the B5234T3 engine is still using a Mitsubishi turbo in 2002, expect to pay ~$1500 for a refurb if the part fails because it’s no longer produced new + ~5.5hrs labor to replace it.
Signed,
Former ‘96 855T owner with an irrational love for Volvos, especially old ones...and I can’t wrench for shit!
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Phyrxes once again has a wagon!
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 16:05 |
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https://www.fcpeuro.com/Volvo-parts/
Mine is the a P2 NA Auto and shares a ton of parts with the Focus/Mazda3 so sourcing parts from the Ford era isn’t terrible. If you are feeling adventurous go with a VIDA DICE unit. I am pretty sure there is a metro DC oppo that has one.
cmill189 - sans Volvo
> Phyrxes once again has a wagon!
06/07/2018 at 16:43 |
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It’s a P2. Exact same car as yours from the front doors forward. Much the same underneath in the rear.
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cmill189 - sans Volvo
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/07/2018 at 16:45 |
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Good cars but that’s too much money, even with the low miles. But it seems to be at a dealer so that accounts for it being 20% overpriced.
boxrocket
> Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
06/08/2018 at 00:44 |
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I bought a 2006 XC90 2.5T AWD with about 87K miles on it a couple months ago for a smidge over $4K. This is older and more expensive with fewer options.