antz Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Does anyone have any knowledge on Volvo T5's? Particuarly the V70. Im contemplating putting my name on the log book of one and want to do some research before I spend all my money on a rocket powered brick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_B Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 rocket powered brick! That just about says it Bloody rapid, my mate had one. Had to change the steering rack but I think it was pretty much trouble free apart from that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAY PS Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I had one a few years ago ,an ex-police one ,very reliable ,auto was heavy on the old juice ,had a 02 manual as well ,manual was faster and better on economy They do , eat front tyres and brakes ,cost a lot to run and maintain ,tax is expensive if its a post 01 car good points ; they are very safe and a nice drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGKEV Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Front wheel drive - dont bother...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 My mate has a T5R. It is quick. Expensive, huge, ugly and I think it's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 rocket powered brick! That just about says it Bloody rapid, my mate had one. Had to change the steering rack but I think it was pretty much trouble free apart from that Theres a company called RICA. For £575 they will remap the ECU to boost the bhp from 240 to 310...thats before you touch anything else on the car! Running stock induction and exhausts!!! Id be looking at a early shape V70. Cant afford a post 2001 model....or a T5R Kev I know what you mean and I love my RWD 240 estate but I just fancy something turbo and biblically fast yet safe.....plus Ive got the escort for RWD shenanigans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGKEV Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Remember Antz - you can only go as fast as the person in front of you. unless they drive a corsa then you can legally bump them out of your way Stick with the 240 - spend 575 on that mate - would be a frikkin animal I miss our old volvo .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 In a T5 everyone thinks you are the police and moves out the way! Im bored of my 240. Its only the GL with the baby 2.0 and to put a 2.3 turbo from a 940 in is a lot of hassle and a load of work. I just fancy a change and always liked the T5's. Plus I want the full leather interior, wooden dash trim, spoilers, and a turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDmad Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 we have a 03 V70R a 97 850R and a 96 T5 estate all extremely reliable and fast as fook! cheep hp for the money IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammed Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 we have a v70 97 p plate t,5 one, and boy do i like it!! they are really cheap for what you are getting, and tbh are still stylish for what you buy with your money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I think the standard 240bhp with maybe an induction kit and a tap of the lowering stick will do me for a few months....never owned a FWD car before and I think buying a T5 then whacking 310bhp trhough the front wheels would kill me instantly Get used to the 240bhp before I get the 310bhp upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGKEV Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Antz - Sell me the 240 then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 It will be for sale in a couple of months time although Ill miss it terribly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGKEV Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 dont worry Antz - I'll look after it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I dont want to sell it to someone who will trash it or banger it. its a good solid car and has many years of service left in it. the only thing that lets it down is the paintwork which is scratched and faded. The rest of the car is perfect and even has spax 40mm lowering springs on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oddball Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 We use have a TWR 850 T5R It was a lovely car to drive and only really juicy around town I was very when we sold it Its back up for sale now and a good price too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggle Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Hmmm do I know anything about T5's? Awesome car, lift off over steer, chuck it in a corner at a speed that would normally kill most cars and it sticks like shite to a blanket, built like a tank, reliable and yes a lot of people will get out ya way. The old ones are the best, quicker then the newer models Down side is fuel economy, expect somewhere in the region of 18mpg if ya heavy on the right foot, plus needing new tyres regular. Comfy as feck though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeEm Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 great car antz mate. BTCC replica anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Just waiting for my birthday mid august then ill be 21 so can get insured on one and my redundancy cheque to come through end of this month and I think the hunt may be on! I want a late 90's V70 T5 CD as its got all the wood trim and leather interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk1mexico Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggle Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 If I could afford to run one, then I would have one in a shot!! As for the black one above, that's dribble material........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 they both made me dribble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIG Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 good cars,i still have a t5r engine.loom etc hanging around.lot of car for little money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAY PS Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Let me know whats in the piggy bank and i will check around I can get you a 03/54 Volvo T5 estate from the police forces for around £2995 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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