Still Turbo'd, New Nation

"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick) 01/26/2019 at 23:12 • Filed to: None

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Haven’t posted in forever. The GTI is now dead to me and has been replaced with a Swedish CUV.

I’ll take more pictures later but it’s a one owner 2010 XC60 T6. Acceleration of the line is solid but it's the speed it builds wants it's moving that amazes. I was pleasantly surprised and now have to watch my speedo. 80 feels like 45 in this thing. Also this is the most power I've owned so far. 

Chariotoflove > SlickMcRick 01/26/2019 at 23:25

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Congrats. Big luxury was a step up for me too and something to get used to.   

SlickMcRick > Chariotoflove 01/26/2019 at 23:31

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It has every option minus the Nav/Back you camera and rear heated seats. I was close to getting an RDX which rides like a lifted hot hatch but they were priced the same with a 30k mile difference in favor of the Volvo. Got it as a smart and safe decision, quickly beginning to fall in love with the effortless power and smooth ride. 

CB > SlickMcRick 01/26/2019 at 23:33

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Sweet ride! Rode in a former friend’s XC60 a few times, and it’s a great car.

Also, could’ve had it in green.

boxrocket > SlickMcRick 01/26/2019 at 23:36

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Great choice! If you’re a tinkerer, get a DICE unit and VIDA. 

pip bip - choose Corrour > SlickMcRick 01/26/2019 at 23:40

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what happened to the GTi?

SlickMcRick > boxrocket 01/26/2019 at 23:48

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Are those tunes? Was curious because this particular model year isn’t shown much love. The 2011 it was updated with the 300hp/325lb-ft engine and  gets all the fun it seems.

SlickMcRick > CB 01/26/2019 at 23:49

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In person the gray has a slight greenish hue to my eye. Love the modern looks even though it's 9 yrs old 

SlickMcRick > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/26/2019 at 23:51

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Believe it’s a fuel line that burst at this point. Tried replacing pumps and filters to no avail. Also needs new shocks, springs, bushings, tires  and a timing chain service. At this point figured it's best to move on. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > SlickMcRick 01/27/2019 at 00:19

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Hello!

boxrocket > SlickMcRick 01/27/2019 at 09:12

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No, diagnostic software (VIDA) and the hardware piece to make the car and computer talk to each other (DICE). I’ve had 3 Volvos, and diagnostics can be the most expensive and frustrating part of ownership. The DICE and VIDA can make themselves very worthwhile, even with just one hiccup (if it happens).

Chariotoflove > SlickMcRick 01/27/2019 at 22:05

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It’s a different kind of fun, but still fun.