NPoCP? 

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 01/21/2019 at 23:57 • Filed to: None

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1st gen V70R wagon, high mileage but with an awesome color combo. Didn’t realize that a two-tone interior was ever available. Quick Google search says that they were a very rare option for the 2000 model year R’s only. Neat

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Anyways, what say you? Would you roll the dice for $3k?

AestheticsInMotion > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:01

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https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/kent-volvo-v70/6800763340.html

RPM esq. > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:05

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As far as I can tell anything remotely interesting that runs and drives has to be considered NP, or at least competitive with the market,  at $3k in Seattle.

  > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:06

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NP! N ot because it’s a good idea, but because I can’t turn down a green R wagon at any price. 

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:07

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Those miles concern me. And I’m a guy with a 260 k mile BMW.

Chariotoflove > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:10

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Is this the wagon you were traveling to get?

AestheticsInMotion > Chariotoflove 01/22/2019 at 00:14

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No no. I'm getting one with a manual transmission. Saving this one for you

AestheticsInMotion >   01/22/2019 at 00:14

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Logic checks out

AestheticsInMotion > RPM esq. 01/22/2019 at 00:15

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Look up sub-$3000 trucks for some real laughs

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:17

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NP for sure. Drive it until it dies.

Chariotoflove > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:24

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You’re either a good friend or you hate me. Not sure which. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:24

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I know -- I've bought six vehicles in that price bracket 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:29

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You are a brave man.  I’ll give you a ride home on our Leavenworth drive

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/22/2019 at 00:29

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Don't worry. I'm catching up. You'll have company soon

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 01/22/2019 at 00:30

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That's the one drive where I don't think I could take anything other than the Miata, outfitted in fresh summer tires

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:31

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NP NP NP! If this had been on CL in my area when the Lexus broke down, I probably would have bought it. Holy wow!

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:35

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“ survivor of the Seattle commuting battle” doesn’t exactly scream “meticulously maintained and well cared for ” to me. 2000 Rs came with a lot of good stuff, but they also came with the problematic 5 speed auto and ETM. It's not a car I'd buy for more than $1,200 without a big stack of receipts.

AestheticsInMotion > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 01/22/2019 at 00:35

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*looks for places to store more Volvos*

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:37

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Hi. I owned a 2000 V70R once. It was a bit of a legend around here.

Don’ t. Just don’t.

Spaceball-Two > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:40

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NP just on the color alone

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 00:41

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On second thought, the first four characters on the license plate are “ANUS”, so definitely buy it.

AestheticsInMotion > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 01/22/2019 at 00:43

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When I bought my heavily modified high-ish boost 850 wagon it lasted a grand total of 7 days... Before blowing a camshaft seal due to a clogged PCV valve. My body is ready.

I would love to get feedback from those who’ve owned both these AND P2 R wagons. Curious which one is more likely to destroy my financial well-being 

AestheticsInMotion > Chariotoflove 01/22/2019 at 00:45

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The answer depends on whether or not you're stranded on the side of the road at any given moment. Something, something, schrodingers cat

AestheticsInMotion > Tristan 01/22/2019 at 01:24

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I think I need to give you veto powers on any and all Volvo purchases I consider

AestheticsInMotion > Spaceball-Two 01/22/2019 at 01:25

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I've seen a green R in person and it was drop-dead gorgeous. 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 01:46

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Buy it now!

AestheticsInMotion > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/22/2019 at 01:59

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If it hasn’t sold next weekend I may go check it out and play the rediculously low, lowball game

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 02:06

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Ha! Maybe that’s not best since I vetoed my own Volvo purchases... :/

I’m not an expert, but when I like a car I obsess and research it to death. That's what killed my current R dreams. It's not a good time in my life for a high-maintenance daily.

AestheticsInMotion > Tristan 01/22/2019 at 02:13

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You’ll end with a good one eventually. 

It was FWD and non-turbo, but I still beat myself up over not flying to Idaho and picking this one up. I think it sold for $1000...

interstate366, now In The Industry > Tristan 01/22/2019 at 07:24

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I’m surprised it took this long to find a comment that pointed that out.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > RPM esq. 01/22/2019 at 07:29

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Unless it’s 90s Mopar, then they’re hella cheap and in great shape.

I need to fly out and pick up a few things.

Sovande > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 07:41

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That would need a hell of a PPI for me to bite. The one year only transmission would make it nerve wracking.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 11:49

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I would never condone such a purchase...

DO IT!

Spaceball-Two > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 13:30

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Guy in my building has the teal with the baseball leather tan interior. Odd combo but goodness it just works so well.

AestheticsInMotion > Sovande 01/22/2019 at 15:59

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How low of a price until you didn’t care about potentially catastrophic issues? I’m guessing a manual swap is a bit more than plug-n -play?

Sovande > AestheticsInMotion 01/22/2019 at 17:07

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The problem with a manual is that without the M58 (I think that’s the trans number) it won’t be AWD and that transmission was only offered in Canada and maybe Europe? Im sure you can source one but I would guess it may be pricey. I would have to price a replacement transmission before I knew what a good price would be for the car. The engine I had in my 98 T5 Manual was out of a 2000 R Design and it’s a great motor.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > AestheticsInMotion 01/23/2019 at 12:23

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I’ve stared at those seats for probably 5 minutes now, they are glorious.

AestheticsInMotion > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 01/23/2019 at 15:54

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The best part? Those were some nasty, 4/10 seats that the owner decided to dye. First time trying it and look how good it turned out! I'm definitely considering doing it to my own seats, same colors and everything 

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > AestheticsInMotion 01/23/2019 at 16:14

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no shit.... It does look great, haha. They dy e the leather?

AestheticsInMotion > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 01/23/2019 at 16:45

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Yep! They dyed the Leather AND the Alcantara. They used BMW dye colors. I've got the forum post saved somewhere... 

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > AestheticsInMotion 01/24/2019 at 10:35

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Oh boy do i remember this one.....:) but shit dude why didnt you buy it Dx

AestheticsInMotion > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 01/24/2019 at 13:15

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Yeah that was a punt. I should have grabbed a $50 one-way ticket immediately after contacting him

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > AestheticsInMotion 01/24/2019 at 16:37

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