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Old 06-25-2024, 03:00 PM
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I did not know that...
I guess them being OEM makes me like them slightly not at all any more.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I did not know that...
I guess them being OEM makes me like them slightly not at all any more.
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The Beautiful Simplicity Of Driving Of Driving A Volvo Performance Wagon From the 90s

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Old 06-26-2024, 06:05 PM
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Sorry but that thing looks
Old 06-26-2024, 07:23 PM
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Old 06-26-2024, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
Sorry but that thing looks
Admittedly, pastel yellow is VERY 1990s ....

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...olvo-850-t-5r/











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Old 06-26-2024, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
Sorry but that thing looks
How dare you!!

I do admit that I probably like it because that’s an 850R or T5 color. My parents had a 1998 S70 T5, but it was blue. I really liked that thing. Unfortunately, I had a lot of electrical problems so I didn’t try to buy it from them. Loved the 5cyl high pressure turbo though, and those seats were probably most comfortable I ever sat in.


my turn to put the flame suit on, I’m not a huge fan of the white one, a bit too low, I prefer the original Volvo grill and the white on white is a bit much in my eyes.
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Originally Posted by PhilB81
How dare you!!

I do admit that I probably like it because that’s an 850R or T5 color. My parents had a 1998 S70 T5, but it was blue. I really liked that thing. Unfortunately, I had a lot of electrical problems so I didn’t try to buy it from them. Loved the 5cyl high pressure turbo though, and those seats were probably most comfortable I ever sat in.


my turn to put the flame suit on, I’m not a huge fan of the white one, a bit too low, I prefer the original Volvo grill and the white on white is a bit much in my eyes.
I had a 98 V70. Bought it in late 99', as a gift for my wife. It was sitting on the showroom floor (in Germany) for $26K. I asked why, and the dealer said the previous owner had bought it new. Had the oil changed and the dealer fucked up and the drain plug was not secure and he slowly lost all oil and seized the motor. So under warranty they put a new motor in, then the transmission failed, they put a new one in and he traded it thinking it was a lemon. So new transmission and engine in a year and half old car. Metallic grey.

That car sold me on Volvo. The 5 cylinder was just so smooth, and they do have the very best seats (hence I am in Volvo #2). I remember going down Autobahn 9 (Nuremburg - Munchen) at 125 MPH and having a 7 series, a Porsche, and an S class fly by me like I was nothing. Good times, good times.
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Originally Posted by mrmako
You know those are stock GT-R wheels, right?....... Who is your supervisor's supervisor? I need a manager.... :
Might as well go straight up to the Mod Director.
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The 5 cylinder was just so smooth,
Which car manufacture has/had the best 5cyl engine?
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From a pure performance standpoint, Audi, hands down.
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