Just got this as a daily motor, not going to do much to it .
This is the way it was when I picked it up .
The main point was the Mpg as I need to a fair number of miles over the next 18 months or so.
D3 is a 5 pot 2L diesel with 150 bhp so it's a fun little car to drive.
Just a couple jobs done for now.
Refitted rear wiper.
Battery cover missing.
Parking clip broken.
New wipers
That's about it for now
VERY NICE Harvey Im looking at a T5 one of these but its a bit pricey! I fancy the Polestar but who doesn't? Yes I need to fix my parking clip in my D5 I just bought cleaning the windscreen inside I knocked it, not sure if broken or just unclipped?
Nice!
Very nice now u can sell me the v70
[QUOTE=Tee5alive;816488]VERY NICE Harvey Im looking at a T5 one of these but its a bit pricey! I fancy the Polestar but who doesn't? Yes I need to fix my parking clip in my D5 I just bought cleaning the windscreen inside I knocked it, not sure if broken or just unclipped?[/QUOTE] I was thinking about a T5 but facelift one with good trim level and a nice colour & miles 9k and above. I guess it's just a nice niche car now no longer make them.
[QUOTE=abdul;816491]Very nice now u can sell me the v70[/QUOTE] Sorry it's happy parked up for now indoors.
Maybe one day
I missed this Harvey... probably as I posted my new C30 in Car Chat (oups)... Love the colour on your D3, I thought it was only for Polestar, really suits it! Envious on your economy too haha.
[QUOTE=kmb;816519]I missed this Harvey... probably as I posted my new C30 in Car Chat (oups)... Love the colour on your D3, I thought it was only for Polestar, really suits it! Envious on your economy too haha.[/QUOTE] I can just pretend is with the colour . I just think it's a fun little car to drive , Mpg was important but colour and engine / trim just had to have it .
I was actually pleasantly surprised how well they drive, read plenty of motoring reviews that said they were a blunt tool, but I've driven plenty of alternatives and these seem harsh, maybe there were a host of decent handling related changes on the final revision?
Just be wary of the dreaded DPF and DPF sensors.
First thing that needed doing was the rear brakes .
Also quick coat of paint to keep the rust at bay.
Saturday was MOT time for it pass without any advisories ☺.
The DPF is working fine.
Last weekend had the aux belts and cam belt kit changed just for peace of mind.
Coolant tank had turned yellow as did the coolant so changed both.
Now with winter boots fitted.
Also winter mats were £25 +vat from Volvo.
It got to the point the brakes needed a tidy up not normally something I would do but I did, Also summer wheels fitted.
Very nice, I think they go well with the wheels
Cracking job Harvey, I think it suits the car, mine on the C30 are gloss black to tidy up looks. How much was cambelt change, this is coming up on my T5 one (only 54k miles but 10 years soon)?
I don't remember the cost but both aux belts will also be required got them from Ford at half of what Volvo wanted. only a couple of hours to do.
Well the C30 has been sold.
[QUOTE=Harvey;819935]I don't remember the cost but both aux belts will also be required got them from Ford at half of what Volvo wanted. only a couple of hours to do.[/QUOTE] I had it done back in September for myC30 T5, cambelt, tensioners, water pump, aux belts, also a Ford dealer and total was under £400 inc parts. What's the reason for selling Harvey? What's next?
[QUOTE=kmb;821796]I had it done back in September for myC30 T5, cambelt, tensioners, water pump, aux belts, also a Ford dealer and total was under £400 inc parts. What's the reason for selling Harvey? What's next?[/QUOTE] Having 3 cars and not really using them , But the C30 was a fun car not sure which way to go for next car.