After looking for a V70 R, I'm buying one of my old babies back, but I won't post up which one until I collect her.......
[QUOTE=foammanmark;765799]After looking for a V70 R, I'm buying one of my old babies back, but I won't post up which one until I collect her.......[/QUOTE] Nice!
I've only had 2, but to buy one of my old cars back is awesome.
[QUOTE=BIG G;765805]Nice![/QUOTE] It was when it left G, but a whole lot nicer now after the new owner took her to another level.
You wouldn't buy the Gul back, the new owners let it go a bit, shame really lol
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;765808]You wouldn't buy the Gul back, the new owners let it go a bit, shame really lol[/QUOTE] Exactly on the dot there Graham. Shropshire peeps don't appreciate their motors:hidesbehi
I'd like my laser back, it's actually march on my calendar, so at least I get to look at it this month (in monotones thanks steveevans)
[QUOTE=Ettienne;765811]I'd like my laser back, it's actually march on my calendar, so at least I get to look at it this month (in monotones thanks steveevans)[/QUOTE] I would also like my Laser back, but the car I'm buying back isn't Laser, so that gives it away really......lol.
That nautic is tidy mark, you shouldn't of sold it.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;765807]It was when it left G, but a whole lot nicer now after the new owner took her to another level.[/QUOTE] Ah thats good, bit of time ago that.
You know this car G, so that gives it away really.
Your buying my cousins R. It will be missed. I saw it today he did take it to another level!! Enjoy
[QUOTE=sanj;765833]Your buying my cousins R. It will be missed. I saw it today he did take it to another level!! Enjoy[/QUOTE] I brought her back from the dead, but then when I sold her she was taken to a higher level.
[QUOTE=Biff;765815]That nautic is tidy mark, you shouldn't of sold it.[/QUOTE] Biff, I know I shouldn't haven't sold her, and I still can't explain why I did. But I've bought her back.......
Bring it to the smoke stop meet mate. Too many c70's going! Lol
[QUOTE=Biff;765841]Bring it to the smoke stop meet mate. Too many c70's going! Lol[/QUOTE] I'm going to hire a trailer and bring both the C and V70..................and Saab and Alfa.
You could, I took a golf to my first volvo meet. Lol
[QUOTE=foammanmark;765809]Exactly on the dot there Graham. Shropshire peeps don't appreciate their motors:hidesbehi[/QUOTE] Us Shropshire and Mid Wales people like to drive our cars hard, rather than sit around polishing them :P .
[QUOTE=claymore;765871]Us Shropshire and Mid Wales people like to drive our cars hard, rather than sit around polishing them :P .[/QUOTE] That's because you have to make up for all the inclement weather you have :)
[QUOTE=Ettienne;765872]That's because you have to make up for all the inclement weather you have :)[/QUOTE] Yes it's inclemementing it down right now.
[QUOTE=claymore;765871]Us Shropshire and Mid Wales people like to drive our cars hard, chasing sheep. :sheep: .[/QUOTE] Corrected for you. :P
[QUOTE=stribo;765886]Corrected for you. :P[/QUOTE] Wonder if they wear wellies whilst driving their cars?
Thinking about things, this could be the ideal weekend for me to collect the R. Would make sense for me to collect her and possibly stop down in the West Midlands for the night and come to the meet from there.
Right, the wife is nearly Home as she's been to Blackpool with my Daughter since yesterday morning. I think she know's I've bought the car, and I'm about to find out what her reaction is....... Sinking a couple of beers now as Dutch courage.lol
[QUOTE=foammanmark;765990]Right, the wife is nearly Home as she's been to Blackpool with my Daughter since yesterday morning. I think she know's I've bought the car, and I'm about to find out what her reaction is....... Sinking a couple of beers now as Dutch courage.lol[/QUOTE] Lol if we see u walking with a limp at the meet dont blame it on the dog :-)
[QUOTE=BIG G;765991]Lol if we see u walking with a limp at the meet dont blame it on the dog :-)[/QUOTE] She's Home but no mention of the car yet. I think she thinks it was a drunken joke of mine last night.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;765992]She's Home but no mention of the car yet. I think she thinks it was a drunken joke of mine last night.[/QUOTE] Lol
So far so good. She 's now gone off to KFC to get my Son's and my tea. I'm being very nice to her(not that I'm not usually), and have just been out to blow her tyres up as she thought 1 or 2 were a bit soft. I just have to not mention that we're skint, even if we are, cos that's when the proverbial will hit the fan.
[QUOTE=claymore;765871]Us Shropshire and Mid Wales people like to drive our cars hard, rather than sit around polishing them :P .[/QUOTE] Says the man with a username of 'Clay..More', clearly you don't! LOL.
Jayne's going to bring the Gul, but I'll have to give her a good scrub and polish though, the shift pattern for that week has plenty of time for getting the two of them presentable
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;766012]Jayne's going to bring the Gul,[COLOR="#FF0000"] but I'll have to give her a good scrub and polish though[/COLOR], the shift pattern for that week has plenty of time for getting the two of them presentable[/QUOTE] Jayne or the Gul?
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;766012]Jayne's going to bring the Gul, but I'll have to give her a good scrub and polish though, the shift pattern for that week has plenty of time for getting the two of them presentable[/QUOTE] Our lass scrubs up OK too :redface: //edit aaa beat me to it while I was choosing a bloody smiley thing
[QUOTE=stribo;766016]Jayne or the Gul?[/QUOTE] I read it as above, but then Adrian mentions getting them both presentable, and there's only Jayne and Gul mentioned in the sentence...............no mention of the AWD??
Anyway, after no mention of buying the R back from the mrs last night, I rang her whilst travelling today, and asked if she thought I was joking. The 20 seconds of silence after mentioning that I wasn't joking made it immediately obvious that she thought it was a joke. I'm now away until I run out of underpants and socks whilst she gets her head around it(the car.........).
[QUOTE=foammanmark;766173]Anyway, after no mention of buying the R back from the mrs last night, I rang her whilst travelling today, and asked if she thought I was joking. The 20 seconds of silence after mentioning that I wasn't joking made it immediately obvious that she thought it was a joke. I'm now away until I run out of underpants and socks whilst she gets her head around it(the car.........).[/QUOTE] Wives are 2 a penny Mark, most of us have them, far harder to find a decent 'R'
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;766200]Wives are 2 a penny Mark, most of us have them, far harder to find a decent 'R'[/QUOTE] Exactly Graham, and if I get chucked out then I can kip in the R anyway.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;766200]Wives are 2 a penny Mark, most of us have them, far harder to find a decent 'R'[/QUOTE] Haha, can I be there when you tell Annemarie that?
[QUOTE=stribo;766210]Haha, can I be there when you tell Annemarie that?[/QUOTE] I've printed this off. I remember where you live Graham................
[QUOTE=stribo;766210]Haha, can I be there when you tell Annemarie that?[/QUOTE] I just did.....can I pop round for some dinner and to have Rachel do my ironing please.
H ha lol
[QUOTE=foammanmark;766173]Anyway, after no mention of buying the R back from the mrs last night, I rang her whilst travelling today, and asked if she thought I was joking. The 20 seconds of silence after mentioning that I wasn't joking made it immediately obvious that she thought it was a joke. I'm now away until I run out of underpants and socks whilst she gets her head around it(the car.........).[/QUOTE] I really should count myself lucky, as she is fine about buying the car back and hasn't kicked off at all. However, I did swear that I wouldn't go back to having 4 cars which is exactly what I've done. I will have to spread my mileage between the cars so as to avoid any not being used for long periods of time. My parents would think that I'd lost the plot if they knew I had 4 cars again, so I have to try and keep that from them and may be bribed by the kids for them to keep quiet.............
Oh, and here she is:- [ATTACH=CONFIG]28543[/ATTACH] Looks a real credit to the current owner.
That looks stunning!
[QUOTE=The White Knight;767539]That looks stunning![/QUOTE] Thanks, but she wasn't quite like that when I sold her. The current owner has sorted the wheels/tyres and paintwork, after I had bits resprayed but the nearside rear quarter went very flat.
what a great looking "R" , the paint work seems flawless
[QUOTE=850 T5s;767545]what a great looking "R" , the paint work seems flawless[/QUOTE] Thanks. I had the bumpers, nearside wing and rear quarter resprayed as soon as I bought her. I also put the egg crate grille and the crystals on her, but she was no where near as shiny as this when I waved to good bye to the new owner and the car.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;767547]Thanks. I had the bumpers, nearside wing and rear quarter resprayed as soon as I bought her. I also put the egg crate grille and the crystals on her, but she was no where near as shiny as this when I waved to good bye to the new owner and the car.[/QUOTE] It's going to be a sad day
[QUOTE=Rogo1806;767755]It's going to be a sad day[/QUOTE] Hey, if you're having second thoughts or anything, let me know. I did ask if you were sure on selling...........
So hopefully 2 weeks tomorrow and I'll be down to Solihull for the R. Thinking of selling the 9-5 Aero estate as I can't see any point in having 2 large estate cars, and I've just got the Saab through it's MOT so a good time to sell.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768357]So hopefully 2 weeks tomorrow and I'll be down to Solihull for the R. Thinking of selling the 9-5 Aero estate as I can't see any point in having 2 large estate cars, and I've just got the Saab through it's MOT so a good time to sell.[/QUOTE] yep and hope it all goes like clockwork and we'll see you at the Smoke Stop Meet...:)
[QUOTE=foammanmark;767537]I really should count myself lucky, as she is fine about buying the car back and hasn't kicked off at all. However, I did swear that I wouldn't go back to having 4 cars which is exactly what I've done. I will have to spread my mileage between the cars so as to avoid any not being used for long periods of time. [COLOR="#FF0000"]My parents would think that I'd lost the plot if they knew I had 4 cars again, so I have to try and keep that from them[/COLOR] and may be bribed by the kids for them to keep quiet.............[/QUOTE] You're an adult man, you can own as many cars as you like. :P My parents kn ow I'm a car nut, so aren't surprised when I buy another car, I'd never hide the fact I'd bought another car from them.
my parents got whiney when i bought the 740. then i explained to them that i spend £800 on some wheels from sweden + tires that needa be fitted n new center caps n stuff. but i buy a £500 740 and you loose the plot? XD
[QUOTE=stribo;768425]You're an adult man, you can own as many cars as you like. :P My parents kn ow I'm a car nut, so aren't surprised when I buy another car, I'd never hide the fact I'd bought another car from them.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=hemihusky;768428]my parents got whiney when i bought the 740. then i explained to them that i spend £800 on some wheels from sweden + tires that needa be fitted n new center caps n stuff. but i buy a £500 740 and you loose the plot? XD[/QUOTE] my parents complain also when I get another motor...cos I use their garden as storage... seriously though, if a guy earns the money then it's up to them how to spend it - that goes for wives/girlfriends/parents/whoever as long as it's not putting them out. People have worse habits!! Get some a cheap storage place & get as many as you can afford :) The car looks lovely - if I'd previously owned that and it was offered for sale, I'd do the same as Mark (& have done in the past...!)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;768430]my parents complain also when I get another motor...cos I use their garden as storage... seriously though, if a guy earns the money then it's up to them how to spend it - that goes for wives/girlfriends/parents/whoever as long as it's not putting them out. People have worse habits!! Get some a cheap storage place & get as many as you can afford :) The car looks lovely - if I'd previously owned that and it was offered for sale, I'd do the same as Mark (& have done in the past...!)[/QUOTE] Couldn't put it better myself. I'm up to 7 at the moment! Still keep an eye out for one or two of my old ones for sale that I never wish I'd sold. But as Jamesy says, as long as no-one goes without then it's cool. Family comes first, so I'm having a bit of a clear out at the moment. Anyone fancy a lightweight (rusty) 480? ;)
Cheers for all the comments above, and I know feel much better about my mini-fleet. The way I look at it is that I do approx. 25k a year spread over 4 cars, so that keeps the mileage per car down. The total value of the cars is probably less than the depreciation of a brand new car after driving it out of the show room alone. I get the bulk of my mileage paid for by work, so the R is actually paid for with my mileage money by the end of June or so. I'm on 45p/mile for the first 10,000 miles, and the Alfa only costs 11.5p/mile for fuel based on V-Power diesel even, so I'm making 33p/mile+ for 10,000 miles. It's great to have loads of cars after all........................:)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;768430]my parents complain also when I get another motor...cos I use their garden as storage... seriously though, if a guy earns the money then it's up to them how to spend it - that goes for wives/girlfriends/parents/whoever as long as it's not putting them out. People have worse habits!! Get some a cheap storage place & get as many as you can afford :) The car looks lovely - if I'd previously owned that and it was offered for sale, I'd do the same as Mark (& have done in the past...!)[/QUOTE] The car does look great thanks, and I can't wait to get her back. Just checked that the wife and kids will go in this car with me, which they said they will. Remember they wouldn't be seen in my Gul with me....................but they just didn't appreciate what they would have been riding in.
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;768412]yep and hope it all goes like clockwork and we'll see you at the Smoke Stop Meet...:)[/QUOTE] Thinking now that Nathan will come down with me on the Saturday by train, bring him and the R Home, and then back down to the meet in the T5 or the R on the Sunday. The T5 really needs to be used, and I could do with showing G the bodywork issue so it would make the most sense to come down in her.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768450]The car does look great thanks, and I can't wait to get her back. Just checked that the wife and kids will go in this car with me, which they said they will. Remember they wouldn't be seen in my Gul with me....................but they just didn't appreciate what they would have been riding in.[/QUOTE] I thought I would have trouble getting the bairn in an orange volvo, but onto my second saffy now and had nothing but positive comments from him :)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;768453]I thought I would have trouble getting the bairn in an orange volvo, but onto my second saffy now and had nothing but positive comments from him :)[/QUOTE] My lad who's 16 loved my Laser, and reminds me often that I shouldn't have sold her. Only problem will be insuring him on the T5, R or the Aero when it comes to him driving hopefully in the next couple of years, so he will have to use the Alfa................:biggrin: Revenge for not going in Gul me thinks.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768455]My lad who's 16 loved my Laser, and reminds me often that I shouldn't have sold her. Only problem will be insuring him on the T5, R or the Aero when it comes to him driving hopefully in the next couple of years, so he will have to use the Alfa................:biggrin: Revenge for not going in Gul me thinks.[/QUOTE] I get stick from my lad for selling my 480, and other cars. I just say: wait til you're driving, mate, can't keep them all!
Right, I'm thinking of my first mod on this car as being the downpipe and full exhaust system. Looking at the BSR set up, but what else should I consider please?
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768494]Right, I'm thinking of my first mod on this car as being the downpipe and full exhaust system. Looking at the BSR set up, but what else should I consider please?[/QUOTE] TME if it's an auto, Mark - worked well on my T5 with no drone. There's a BSR 3" downpipe & Scorpion catback on my R but that is a manual saloon so less worries about resonance/noise. TME downpipe is 70 mm or 2.75 inch
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;768501]TME if it's an auto, Mark - worked well on my T5 with no drone. There's a BSR 3" downpipe & Scorpion catback on my R but that is a manual saloon so less worries about resonance/noise. TME downpipe is 70 mm or 2.75 inch[/QUOTE] Manual all the way for me, and I've had a nice BSR system on my laser before. It'll be about a grand all in..........
[QUOTE=foammanmark;765813]I would also like my Laser back, but the car I'm buying back isn't Laser, so that gives it away really......lol.[/QUOTE] Yes I think it does lol
[QUOTE=abdul;768504]Yes I think it does lol[/QUOTE] Thanks Abdul, so you're still not selling then?
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768505]Thanks Abdul, so you're still not selling then?[/QUOTE] I think my kids will kill me if I did
Good to hear. I know I've said it before, but I think you have one of the best looking p1 V70 R's in the Country.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768509]Good to hear. I know I've said it before, but I think you have one of the best looking p1 V70 R's in the Country.[/QUOTE] Thanks
[QUOTE=abdul;768510]Thanks[/QUOTE] Not jut p1's , but all Volvos IMO!!
We all like a Laser, but then Nautic ain't bad either ;) Talking of our old cars, my Alfa GTV I sold in March last year is currently for sale... My ad. I wasn't even going to click on it when I saw it while randomly browsing eBay because of those awful wheels but I recognised the stickers I put on the windows :P It's the first time I've ever seen one of my old cars for sale! (Other than the C70 which was offered back to me rather quick lol)
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;768535]We all like a Laser, but then Nautic ain't bad either ;) Talking of our old cars, my Alfa GTV I sold in March last year is currently for sale... My ad. I wasn't even going to click on it when I saw it while randomly browsing eBay because of those awful wheels but I recognised the stickers I put on the windows :P It's the first time I've ever seen one of my old cars for sale! (Other than the C70 which was offered back to me rather quick lol)[/QUOTE] I am now back in the 'Nautic club', and it's a nice place to be...........
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;768535]We all like a Laser, but then Nautic ain't bad either ;) Talking of our old cars, my Alfa GTV I sold in March last year is currently for sale... My ad. I wasn't even going to click on it when I saw it while randomly browsing eBay because of those awful wheels but I recognised the stickers I put on the windows :P It's the first time I've ever seen one of my old cars for sale! (Other than the C70 which was offered back to me rather quick lol)[/QUOTE] also on Swapz, Davey http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/5020595/ALFA_ROMEO_2_0_LTR_GTV_LUSSO_99_S_REG/ ..and yr wheels.... http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/5166120/Alfa_romeo_alloy_wheels/
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768538]I am now back in the 'Nautic club', and it's a nice place to be...........[/QUOTE] Pretty exclusive club matey :) [QUOTE=jamesy12345;768540]also on Swapz, Davey http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/5020595/ALFA_ROMEO_2_0_LTR_GTV_LUSSO_99_S_REG/ ..and yr wheels.... http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/5166120/Alfa_romeo_alloy_wheels/[/QUOTE] Hmm, interesting. Those black things are awful!
that is looking superb well done!
Right, I am starting to get a bit excited about nearly having the car back and am now looking to book the train tickets for a week tomorrow. First time that I've bought one of my old cars back and I just await to hear on the registration as it's coming off a private plate. The car hasn't been used much recently as far as I know, so I'm planning to take her up Scotland w/c 27/4/15, as I have a load of foam to collect from Kirkintilloch for which the Alfa is just too small.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768943]Right, I am starting to get a bit excited about nearly having the car back and am now looking to book the train tickets for a week tomorrow. First time that I've bought one of my old cars back and I just await to hear on the registration as it's coming off a private plate. The car hasn't been used much recently as far as I know, so I'm planning to take her up Scotland w/c 27/4/15, as I have a load of foam to collect from Kirkintilloch for which the Alfa is just too small.[/QUOTE] Good times hey mark :-) lol. U still out that sat night? Just drop me a line if so.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768503]Manual all the way for me, and I've had a nice BSR system on my laser before. It'll be about a grand all in..........[/QUOTE] I've got the BSR cat back system on mine, but had the rear silencer box replaced with a custom straight through piece. We played with quite a few combinations but found this to be best - It's a good compromise of a nice burble without being too loud !
[QUOTE=BIG G;768944]Good times hey mark :-) lol. U still out that sat night? Just drop me a line if so.[/QUOTE] Yeah I hope so G. I remember thinking when she drove away, 'what have I just done..........?' Hi G, Nathan is coming with me on the train, but I have to have him back for a night that he's on. Plans could change but thanks for the thought anyway.
[QUOTE=The White Knight;768945]I've got the BSR cat back system on mine, but had the rear silencer box replaced with a custom straight through piece. We played with quite a few combinations but found this to be best - It's a good compromise of a nice burble without being too loud ![/QUOTE] The exhaust etc. is something that I will look at when funds permit, but I had a nice BSR twin pipe set up on my Laser(now Abdul's Laser, and LeeT5 had it fitted as far as I know when she was his). I've already looked on their website at the downpipes etc.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;768946]Yeah I hope so G. I remember thinking when she drove away, 'what have I just done..........?' Hi G, Nathan is coming with me on the train, but I have to have him back for a night that he's on. Plans could change but thanks for the thought anyway.[/QUOTE] No worries mate.
[QUOTE=BIG G;768948]No worries mate.[/QUOTE] Let you know as soon as I can. I have the insurance in place from midnight on the 24/4/15, but based on the current reg, so need to change that as soon as we know what reg she's going back onto, and then I can make the final arrangements for the day. Hoping to tax her before I come down as well.
I thought that if you had proof of the previous reg number it would go back onto that.
[QUOTE=zoidberg;768968]I thought that if you had proof of the previous reg number it would go back onto that.[/QUOTE] Not sure on that, but I hope that you're right as that would be nice and easy. I keep checking on the DVLA vehicle check thing to see if the old reg is actually in usage again on the car. I need the new keeper's supplement number as well to tax it, but will I have to wait for the new log book or will the number stay the same as on the current private reg log book?
Still can't collect the car as it seems that the reg transfer isn't complete, so I can't tax the car. Really hoped to collect her tomorrow, and I can't collect her next weekend as my wife and daughter are away so I'm stuck here with my lad and animals. Looking like being the 9/5/15 for collection now.....................
[QUOTE=foammanmark;769867]Still can't collect the car as it seems that the reg transfer isn't complete, so I can't tax the car. Really hoped to collect her tomorrow, and I can't collect her next weekend as my wife and daughter are away so I'm stuck here with my lad and animals. Looking like being the 9/5/15 for collection now.....................[/QUOTE] Bummer mark!
sorry to hear that Mark, I was hoping to cast an eye over the V70R on Sunday mate
[QUOTE=BIG G;769877]Bummer mark![/QUOTE] Nothing is simple especially with the DVLA. I am prepared for a 'train dash' if I get the call tomorrow to say that the documents have come through. Then I can come down, collect her, and stop down for Sunday:)
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;769880]sorry to hear that Mark, I was hoping to cast an eye over the V70R on Sunday mate[/QUOTE] Might still happen, but you will see the C70 at least either way, and most importantly, you will see me:biggrin:
[QUOTE=foammanmark;769882]Might still happen, but you will see the C70 at least either way, and most importantly, you will see me:biggrin:[/QUOTE] I'm most impressed how far some will travel to see a few Volvo's and chew on some BBQ food....lol, but I am most grateful that they will travel to one of our meets and this will be a nice afternoon of Volvo's, BBQ and Banter, what more could you want
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;769889]I'm most impressed how far some will travel to see a few Volvo's and chew on some BBQ food....lol, but I am most grateful that they will travel to one of our meets and this will be a nice afternoon of Volvo's, BBQ and Banter, what more could you want[/QUOTE] If I haven't got it, then my V70 R!!
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;769889]I'm most impressed how far some will travel to see a few Volvo's and chew on some BBQ food....lol, but I am most grateful that they will travel to one of our meets and this will be a nice afternoon of Volvo's, BBQ and Banter, what more could you want[/QUOTE] Sunshine :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;769900]Sunshine :)[/QUOTE] Yep, the rain has arrived up here after that fantastic dry spell.
......we're looking forward to it, even thought we'll be in the VAG
[QUOTE=foammanmark;769881]Nothing is simple especially with the DVLA. I am prepared for a 'train dash' if I get the call tomorrow to say that the documents have come through. Then I can come down, collect her, and stop down for Sunday:)[/QUOTE] Yh that wud hav bin gud to go out tmorz nite. Never know thou!
So I was on pins all morning until I got the message just after 12 to say that the documents haven't come through. 2 weeks possibly now before I get down for her:frown:
Been checking the DVLA Vehicle Check thing everyday, and she has gone back onto her previous reg, but still no documents!!
Well not long now then ;), at least it has gone onto its original reg.
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;770719]Well not long now then ;), at least it has gone onto its original reg.[/QUOTE] Yeah, good news. Just holding with Aviva on the phone as I need to swap the reg as the insurance started last Friday.........
[QUOTE=foammanmark;770718]Been checking the DVLA Vehicle Check thing everyday, and she has gone back onto her previous reg, but still no documents!![/QUOTE] Good stuff mark, like davey said not long now.
That's the insurance sorted, so now the tax when the docs come through. Added approx. £240 to our annual premium, so I'm happy with that.
The phrase " like a dog with 2 dicks" comes to mind. ;)
Cracking news mark. Soon have her back! Look forward to seeing her soon!
Look forward to seeing our cars together!!
Finally, the docs have come through and I'm now in Crewe on one of Mr Branson's finest on the way to Solihull.
Excellent news
[QUOTE=foammanmark;767538]Oh, and here she is:- [ATTACH=CONFIG]28543[/ATTACH] Looks a real credit to the current owner.[/QUOTE] Nice looking car this is mate!
Got Home about 10.30 and really enjoyed the reunion drive up the M6. She 's been parked for a month or so, but drove faultlessly and very smoothly indeed. The previous owner has done so much to her, but there are still a few things to sort. I'm in no rush as I plan to hang on to her this time around.
Nice one Mark, fresh photos needed for proof ;)
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;770931]Nice one Mark, fresh photos needed for proof ;)[/QUOTE] Lol, I'll see what I can do later.
Here you go:-
My C70 and V70 in my overflow car park on the end of our street.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;770951]Here you go:-
My C70 and V70 in my overflow car park on the end of our street.[/QUOTE]
Awesome! Made up for you mate she looks stunning!
look forward to seing her soon...
[QUOTE=Biff;770960]Awesome! Made up for you mate she looks stunning! look forward to seing her soon...[/QUOTE] Glad to hear you got back ok after your 4am start. Look forward to seeing/hearing of any further improvements you make. Hope to see you again. If you hear of any cars in distress I'll happily take an interest lol. Rohit
[QUOTE=Rogo1806;771006]Glad to hear you got back ok after your 4am start. Look forward to seeing/hearing of any further improvements you make. Hope to see you again. If you hear of any cars in distress I'll happily take an interest lol. Rohit[/QUOTE] Thanks Rohit for a totally pleasant transaction started one Saturday night a few weeks ago whilst I was drinking. She drove back so smoothly and the power was there when I decided to use it. So far topped the coolant up and tightened that jubilee clip that may not have been tight enough. Replaced the throttle body cover, and put black screw covers on the front number plate. Might swap the ecu's after and try the other one.
Been out with the dogs twice today, and when I've been walking back towards Home and seen the V70 R, it really feels like she's never been away. Not spoke to any of the neighbours yet but they must be thinking that I've bought exactly the same car again unless the remember the reg from last time.
Looks lovely in that colour!
[QUOTE=hillsidesteve;771125]Looks lovely in that colour![/QUOTE] Thanks! I've always been a fan of dark blue cars tbh, oh and Laser blue as I had one of those as well.
It's a mighty colour Mark :D I think I have your old BSR induction kit off this car actually, I bought it off Rohit and I sold him a chunky steering wheel?
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;771178]It's a mighty colour Mark :D I think I have your old BSR induction kit off this car actually, I bought it off Rohit and I sold him a chunky steering wheel?[/QUOTE] Lol, and I have your steering wheel then. I will probably get another BSR Optiflow kit for her, cos the sound is awesome.
Yeah, good sound and some good looks under the bonnet, rip off new mind :P
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;771181]Yeah, good sound and some good looks under the bonnet, rip off new mind :P[/QUOTE] About £100 new off BSR including the blanking plate thing.
I must say that the car smells a whole lot sweeter inside now after having an 'oily' type odour before.
Had her back nearly a year now and mainly very basic maintenance so far. A good service in April, 2 new tyres, starting to replace as much hose as I can with silicone, before a full exhaust system.
Still looking lovely I'm sure, what exhaust are you planning to fit? Maybe we could have some more photos please? What mileage has this one done now? I'm still on the hunt for an R like this, have been to see two but nowhere near what I'm after.
[QUOTE=hillsidesteve;798750]Still looking lovely I'm sure, what exhaust are you planning to fit? Maybe we could have some more photos please? What mileage has this one done now? I'm still on the hunt for an R like this, have been to see two but nowhere near what I'm after.[/QUOTE] Thanks and she does need a good detailing tbh. Now on 184k and she was on 146k or so when I first bought her in Oct'12. Thinking possibly BSR or similar for the exhaust but will consider all makes when I'm ready to order. Replaced the BCS over the weekend and she is like a new car, boosting and pulling like she hasn't done for a while. I feel such a numpty cos Deathrider gave me a BCS when I first got the car as I had an issue then that he thought may be BCS related. The car put a smile on my face today and I've known something was amiss for a while but it could have so easily been sorted............especially when I had the part!!