Oh My God! not another one!!

Post 155868 by Dinger on 2006-10-25 21:38:08

Good evening Gents, i suppose you'd class me as a newbie, (to this site anyway) But I'd had my lovely Red T5 estate since Feb '98. Have now moved on, and have a nice V70R AWD, with a few tweaks courtesy of Volvotuning in Bromsgrove. :) (Nice people):) Based near Cambridge, and just getting used to my new "toy" The Red T5 now lives happily down in Hampshire with its new owner, and is still missed.

Post 155870 by Unknown on 2006-10-25 21:39:52

Post 155871 by wacky racer on 2006-10-25 21:40:39

Hi Dinger and welcome to VPCUK. :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

Post 155874 by Storm-Troll on 2006-10-25 21:47:47

Welcome matey,, good to have you on board...

Post 155875 by Nathlm on 2006-10-25 21:52:22

Hi and welcome

Post 155877 by Wobbly Dave on 2006-10-25 21:55:56

V70R - is that old or new shape? Welcome to the site. Post us some pics soon. Good to have you onboard

Post 155888 by thunderace on 2006-10-25 22:18:26

hi and :welcome: nice pics:) any more?

Post 155897 by fraz13 on 2006-10-25 23:09:50

Hi and welcome Theres quite a few ladies on here as well so just watch, dont want you getting accused of being sexist already lol Enjoy the forum ;)

Post 155911 by Vikingxl on 2006-10-26 01:23:04

Hello and welcome,The Cambrige area seems to have nearly as many t5s as Birmingham these days

Post 155921 by Unknown on 2006-10-26 07:20:34

Post 155929 by ragtop on 2006-10-26 07:56:16

hi and welcome aboard matey

Post 155940 by Dinger on 2006-10-26 09:16:41

[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave]V70R - is that old or new shape? Welcome to the site. Post us some pics soon. Good to have you onboard[/QUOTE] My new baby is a "new" shape V70R in Silver, the T5 is the nice red one... The only things which arn't as good as the old T5 are the steering lock (Poor)and all round Visibility/Door mirrors.

Post 155941 by Dinger on 2006-10-26 09:17:18

[QUOTE=Andrew]Viking - we're still down but hopefully that will all change :)[/QUOTE] Used to work at Witchford!!!

Post 155942 by Dinger on 2006-10-26 09:19:41

[QUOTE=fraz13]Hi and welcome Theres quite a few ladies on here as well so just watch, dont want you getting accused of being sexist already lol Enjoy the forum ;)[/QUOTE] Me sexist? Never!!! Lol And i wouldn't want to be accused of being racist by not replying to one of our more northern neighbours... Lived near St Andrews for about 6 years...loved the place.

Post 155943 by Dinger on 2006-10-26 09:21:07

[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave]V70R - is that old or new shape? Welcome to the site. Post us some pics soon. Good to have you onboard[/QUOTE] There are some pics in my garage now, though dont know how many it will take.....

Post 155944 by Dinger on 2006-10-26 09:23:38

[QUOTE=VikingT5]Hello and welcome,The Cambrige area seems to have nearly as many t5s as Birmingham these days[/QUOTE] Thats because we used to have a good dealership (Lancaster's) but now taken over by Marshall, who think they are doing you a favour by taking you money....surprised that anyone still goes there...I certainly don't.

Post 155945 by T-5ones on 2006-10-26 09:30:36

Hi and welcome. (Another P2 sneeks in the door, he, he!)

Post 155998 by Dinger on 2006-10-26 16:39:20

[QUOTE=T-5ones]Hi and welcome. (Another P2 sneeks in the door, he, he!)[/QUOTE] Hope you keep that little car well polished, and in a garage......or it will start to fade

Post 156001 by Unknown on 2006-10-26 16:49:45

Post 156011 by T-5ones on 2006-10-26 17:21:58

Oh yes indeedy! I love it when its shiny! (The new porter cable comes in a few days. YEY! Sad git eh?) The secret is the protection after the polishing.

Post 156020 by Dinger on 2006-10-26 18:12:41

[QUOTE=Andrew]Don't forget you still have Kings of Witcham - the best independent in the area. Lower prices than crappy Marshalls too in business for 25 years all Volvo. Did you see the private message I sent you about the kings lynn meet ? Where in Witchford did you used to work ? where are you based? V70R nice.... drove one recently agree with your down points. I would also add the adjustable steering doesn't go high enough too. I couldn't see the dials properly etc.[/QUOTE] Used to work at dB Broadcast on the bypass... Adjustable steering column is ok for me....maybe i'm taller? I Normally go to Kings...they certainly are very good...and John is a legend..... Must have missed the message about the KL meet, though i'm pretty fully booke at the mo....Fiance' lives in Clacton so really only have 1 week in 2...

Post 156022 by Dinger on 2006-10-26 18:14:20

[QUOTE=T-5ones]Oh yes indeedy! I love it when its shiny! (The new porter cable comes in a few days. YEY! Sad git eh?) The secret is the protection after the polishing.[/QUOTE] Mine has been given a good coating of SupaGuard...just means i dont have to wash it so often......but it looks sooo nice when its clean and sparkly...lol

Post 156024 by Unknown on 2006-10-26 18:31:11

Post 156029 by Okete on 2006-10-26 18:40:07

Hi Dinger, Welcome to the club! Indeed, the Cambridgeshire T5 contingent continues to grow!! Mine is a silver V70 T5 SE 1999 and it is the first car I have had that I just get into and drive for sheer fun. No particular place to go!! See you around!! Cheers, John.

Post 156038 by Unknown on 2006-10-26 18:57:44

Post 156045 by Okete on 2006-10-26 19:05:49

Hi Andrew, Yes, I am trying very hard to clear the decks and make the King's Lynn run out. My brother lives in Ely so I am trying to rope him in too! You can put me down on your list as a strong possibility!! Cheers, John.

Post 156048 by Unknown on 2006-10-26 19:21:46

Post 156192 by s60gjb on 2006-10-27 12:55:02

Hi Dinger, have to agree with Andrew about Kings, they do a good job at a sensible price, and a cheap courtesy car too. Hope you can make King's Lynn on 12th November. Just about to get a V70 AWD as a every day/winter car.