Post 813451 by Red850Restate on 2017-08-20 07:47:07
Hi everyone it's been a while since I've even been near a forum, my wife required brain surgery in may and has only just come home from the JR at oxford, been a horrendous few months for her and she's not clear either yet, but I'm thankful she's still with us, with recent events it's kind of put things into perspective, the 850 hasn't had much use. Other than running it up to temp weekly and a full service last month. Sorry for chapter and verse!!!
Life's a little short and we have both always loved to have a P2R, we've found one in Scotland that appears to tick every box going, the nice chap selling bought it from what appears a fastidious owner up in Scotland too
It's wearing an VPCUK sticker in the rear off side window, the reg Px54xxa, I was wondering if anyone knew of this vehicle and the previous owner
Kind regards
Rich
Post 813452 by LeeT5 on 2017-08-20 09:26:15
[QUOTE=Red850Restate;813451]Hi everyone it's been a while since I've even been near a forum, my wife required brain surgery in may and has only just come home from the JR at oxford, been a horrendous few months for her and she's not clear either yet, but I'm thankful she's still with us, with recent events it's kind of put things into perspective, the 850 hasn't had much use. Other than running it up to temp weekly and a full service last month. Sorry for chapter and verse!!!
Life's a little short and we have both always loved to have a P2R, we've found one in Scotland that appears to tick every box going, the nice chap selling bought it from what appears a fastidious owner up in Scotland too
It's wearing an VPCUK sticker in the rear off side window, the reg Px54xxa, I was wondering if anyone knew of this vehicle and the previous owner
Kind regards
Rich[/QUOTE]
We ALL know the previous owner here very well, he's a lovely guy and yes, he was very anal in looking after all his Volvo's, including the V70R your referring too.
You'll need to chat with Martyn (aka Volvokid) here on VPC if you wanna know the ins and outs of the car.
One thing I will say is the, so called 'nice chap' you mention, isn't really. He bought it for an absolute steel off Martyn and appears to now be trying to make a quick buck off the back of Martyn. I believe it's over £1000 more than what Martyn sold it for?
Anyway, I'm not gonna get into the politics of it all but I can assure you it's a stunning example and it drives lovely, as I have driven it!
Best you snap it up quick as once it's gone....it's gone! :B_thumb:
PS. Glad your wife's on the mend!!
Post 813457 by Timo. on 2017-08-20 19:28:19
Ebay, Peterhead?
Its been removed from ebay now. Noticed it the other day. Sounded very nice.
Post 813464 by M-R-P on 2017-08-22 00:12:04
[QUOTE=Timo.;813457]Ebay, Peterhead?
Its been removed from ebay now. Noticed it the other day. Sounded very nice.[/QUOTE]
He took an angle grinder to the downpipe and binned the cat. Mot due soon, should be interesting.
Post 813467 by st etienne on 2017-08-22 08:35:32
Has this sold?
Can't say I saw it, normally I'm on the look out everyday for these.
Anyone post a link up as I'm feeling nosey.
So who cut the cat off of it then?
Post 813472 by st etienne on 2017-08-22 12:53:50
That looks alright to me.
Post 813474 by foammanmark on 2017-08-22 16:35:07
I was also lucky enough to drive this on a dual carriageway south of Aberdeen, after being persuaded by Martyn, Awesome car in Summer 14 I think it was...............
Post 813520 by volvokid on 2017-08-27 19:34:46
Don't think he has sold it yet, I seen it at his the other day, parked next to its replacement, a civic type R hahahahaha
Post 813521 by Harvey on 2017-08-28 20:19:38
[QUOTE=volvokid;813520]Don't think he has sold it yet, I seen it at his the other day, parked next to its replacement, a civic type R hahahahaha[/QUOTE]
He likes his R's then :)
Post 813522 by foammanmark on 2017-08-28 21:04:46
[QUOTE=Harvey;813521]He likes his R's then :)[/QUOTE]
Looks like it, although no comparison really......
Post 813523 by Jimmie on 2017-08-28 21:08:08
I know of a Civic type R for sale,SOON.
Post 813525 by volvokid on 2017-08-28 21:44:23
Yeah drives perfect and has excellent bodywork :)
Post 813529 by Harvey on 2017-08-28 23:11:10
[QUOTE=Jimmie;813523]I know of a Civic type R for sale,SOON.[/QUOTE]
Which Honda forum is it going to be on ?.
Post 813536 by volvokid on 2017-08-29 09:29:35
Haha it will be on Facebook. I hope someone gets the R at s good price but I can't see that happening. It's unfortunate that they will need to spend money on it.
Post 814474 by MisterC1501 on 2017-10-22 14:19:58
[QUOTE=volvokid;813536]Haha it will be on Facebook. I hope someone gets the R at s good price but I can't see that happening. It's unfortunate that they will need to spend money on it.[/QUOTE]
Always loved this car. Been away from here for awhile now so interesting to know why you sold and also what needs the money spendin.
You still have your Saffron R Martin?
Post 814475 by MisterC1501 on 2017-10-22 14:21:01
Forgot to say, back on eBay item 192340621537
Post 814493 by volvokid on 2017-10-23 17:16:53
Bloody hell its been a long time! How’s it going?
Erm it was a car that was difficult to love. Always had an issue of some sort. In the end I sold it with a brake issue, suspension, steering rack and clutch issue they were the biggest problems that wasn’t including the lacquer peal, patch of rust, TVs didn’t work, one of the speakers didn’t work. Absolute money pit ����
But I do still have my saffy. I’m moving into a new house on Friday that’s got a good size garage to keep it in ��