"benjrblant" (benjblant)
02/06/2019 at 00:17 • Filed to: Longroof good
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"benjrblant" (benjblant)
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1998 Volvo V70, T5 with a manual.
Thanks for starting this, AiM.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 00:23 |
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you should. Then drive to Vancity for the PNW meet.
facw
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 00:29 |
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Why not?
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benjrblant
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
02/06/2019 at 00:30 |
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I’d love to, but thats a 20hr/1400 mile drive, and I don’t get enough vacation to burn four days driving.
AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 00:30 |
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Twins! Mine is a ‘98 T5 as well. We both know you need a Volvo wagon.
Here's a slightly more expensive T5, but that R interior swap is amazing. I wish I had a black R interior in one of mine!
https://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/d/lewes-volvo-1998-v70-t5m-factory-manual/6810506075.html
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benjrblant
> facw
02/06/2019 at 00:31 |
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Thats right, oppo is the worst place to be talked out of buying a car.
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AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 00:31 |
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Hmm, you should fly here for the meet and drive a Volvo back...
Chariotoflove
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 00:48 |
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How can you not?
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facw
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 00:54 |
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Just trying to help you out!
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benjrblant
> AestheticsInMotion
02/06/2019 at 00:58 |
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https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/kent-volvo-v70/6800763340.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ctd/d/woodinville-1996-volvo-850-glt-5-spd/6807921364.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/wenatchee-1978-volvo-245/6782602709.html
So many options ober there. Not as many in Denver. )=
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benjrblant
> AestheticsInMotion
02/06/2019 at 01:03 |
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https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/beaverton-1999-volvo-v70-5-speed-manual/6800008757.html
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AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 01:05 |
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That green R with the rare two-tone interior is literally the tab I opened right before seeing your message. I’m shocked it hasn’t sold yet. It’s only about 25 miles away from me....
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AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 01:07 |
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Assuming the “things that need work” don’t include major engine issues that looks like a pretty fantastic deal.
I really hope you end up getting a wagon!
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benjrblant
> Chariotoflove
02/06/2019 at 01:21 |
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I don't know. It's quite difficult to not test drive one right now.
promoted by the color red
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 02:34 |
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I suggest you buy one of the superior RWD Volvo wagons. No bias here...
Sovande
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 09:13 |
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There were very few of these imported that year - somewhere in the 125 range. That said, that car looks old and worn out. The interior is shot. I am not sure why you would waste money on a head gasket when you could probably swap the engine for less money.
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Sovande
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 09:14 |
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This would be so very disappointing with no turbo.
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Sovande
> AestheticsInMotion
02/06/2019 at 09:19 |
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That’s a nice looking wagon, Needs R gauges, an eggcrate grille off the XC and any other Volvo wheels other than Pegs.
Cons:
-Needs PS rack and alignment (can include brand new rack) -
This is common and not an easy fix to replace the rack. It can be done, but it’s tough.
-Rear passenger fender has some scratches around the wheel well
-Cam cover leaks a bit of oil -
This would make me nervous. Points to PCV failure.
-Speedometer not working (have replacement)
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AestheticsInMotion
> Sovande
02/06/2019 at 09:39 |
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I’m really loving these mashups, ever since you showed me your friend’s S70(R) build.
Does anyone remove power steering altogether on this platform?
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Sovande
> AestheticsInMotion
02/06/2019 at 09:55 |
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I don’t know about removing power steering. I loved the steering on the V70. It was not overly boosted and felt really good. The V60 and C30 are a little too loose.
itranthelasttimeiparkedit
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 10:17 |
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dooooooooooooo it
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benjrblant
> Sovande
02/06/2019 at 10:19 |
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It’s been listed for quite some time. I think $2700 is an extremely high ask, given that it’s been well used. There seem to be a few other good options around the country at the moment too.
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Sovande
> benjrblant
02/06/2019 at 10:21 |
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There won’t be many V70's with a manual transmission and a 16T turbo. The NA is more common with a manual transmission.
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benjrblant
> AestheticsInMotion
02/20/2019 at 17:30 |
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These look pretty great too, especially this 850 turbo with an R inter swap that curiously contains no interior photos:
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/portland-1998-volvo-wagon-turbo-manual/6821942818.html
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/beaverton-1994-volvo-rare-5-speed-manual/6817855726.html
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/silverton-1996-volvo-850-wagon-manual/6817127395.html
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AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
02/20/2019 at 17:46 |
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Agreed, that white one looks great. I don’t think I’d touch the other two though.
That said I’m strongly considering selling both of my manual t urbo V olvo wagons to potentially fund a dream car so I’d certainly work out a deal for an Oppo!
Part of me really wants to buy that white 850 tho......
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benjrblant
> AestheticsInMotion
02/20/2019 at 17:49 |
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oh man, those poor guys were kinda short lived. now i’ve got so many questions. what’s said dream car?
i’d love to take one of them, but realistically i’m probably not in a place to get a second vehicle.
...unless it was some crazy deal... but... i could... maybe if...
NO! BAD!
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AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
02/20/2019 at 17:55 |
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Hahaha you sound like me 5 months ago! And.... Again 2 months ago.
I’ve always wanted an NSX and one popped up at a great price in my favorite color. I would certainly join the Volvo club again at some point, but oh man. If I could get that NSX I would be willing to dump the swedes (and look at them daily on the classifieds)
Feel free to drop me a line at karma2250@yahoo.com if you’d like to chat more!