Post 753586 by disco!!!! on 2014-12-28 19:26:23
Gents
I have owned Sweden's finest before in the shape of a Volvo 340 1.4. Stop laughing at the back!
It was a fine machine and I scared many people silly with its sideways shenanigans but that was a few years ago now and i have had a few vehicles since.
Anyway I am on the hunt for a 850/V70/S70 R/T5/T5R the catch being it has to be a manual and in good condition.
I will be having a look through the forums to suss out any common faults etc and to start the search
Cheery the now
Post 753588 by t5 pete on 2014-12-28 19:28:58
There a nice s70r manual for sale on here look for yosser also where are you based and whats your budget
Post 753589 by Harvey on 2014-12-28 19:35:24
[QUOTE=t5 pete;753588]There a nice s70r manual for sale on here look for yosser also where are you based and whats your budget[/QUOTE]
This one.
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?58279-1998-S70R-for-sale-manual-saffron&highlight=yosser
Post 753609 by disco!!!! on 2014-12-28 20:00:10
[QUOTE=t5 pete;753588]There a nice s70r manual for sale on here look for yosser also where are you based and whats your budget[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the heads up, it's a bit more than what I am willing to spend.
I should have put my location in, I'm up in Inverness, Highlands. I'll be looking to spend about £1500 to £2000 for one.
I'm in no rush to get one so will be looking for the best for my money
Post 753644 by Jamest5r on 2014-12-28 22:01:15
[QUOTE=disco!!!!;753609]Thanks for the heads up, it's a bit more than what I am willing to spend.
I should have put my location in, I'm up in Inverness, Highlands. I'll be looking to spend about £1500 to £2000 for one.
I'm in no rush to get one so will be looking for the best for my money[/QUOTE]
Welcome :)
My advice would be is to up your budget by 500 quid and get yosser's, it's rare that cars come up at this age in top condition, yes you could spend a grand but spend 3 more getting it right.
Post 753647 by claymore on 2014-12-28 22:14:56
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;753644]Welcome :)
My advice would be is to up your budget by 500 quid and get yosser's, it's rare that cars come up at this age in top condition, yes you could spend a grand but spend 3 more getting it right.[/QUOTE]
I agree, about as good as you are likely to find.
Post 753648 by t5 pete on 2014-12-28 22:15:01
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;753644]Welcome :)
My advice would be is to up your budget by 500 quid and get yosser's, it's rare that cars come up at this age in top condition, yes you could spend a grand but spend 3 more getting it right.[/QUOTE]
Yep that's about the best advice we've all been there skimped on buying a car then ended up putting thousands into it instead of buy one that's been looked after and all sorted.
Post 753871 by disco!!!! on 2014-12-30 01:53:02
I would love to but with the time of year I can't really afford to put the budget up. I'm in no rush to get one and as time goes on the budget will go up just not right now
Post 753885 by Dangerous Dave on 2014-12-30 10:22:11
Welcome to the forum!!
[QUOTE=disco!!!!;753609]I'm up in Inverness, Highlands.[/QUOTE]
Best place to be! All those lovely roads and scenery!!
Post 753913 by Biff on 2014-12-30 17:14:56
Welcome. My advice would be to keep looking, it took me 6 months, a bit of luck & a bit of fate to find mine. Another thing to look for is the less desirable t5 as the R's are going up in price.
Good luck & the forum is a good place to come, I had mine viewed by a member first to make sure it was worth while to make the 300 mile round trip. We're dotted all over the country.