Leeds_182 LOLvo barge

[leeds_182]

Been on the look out for something so I didn't have to run the Evo on daily duties. I was hoping to buy my pals 240 but that never happened so have been on the look out for something for a few weeks.

I saw this on the trader, service history and importantly a full mot.

It's the 2.3 high pressure turbo with an amazing 160bhp! Looked into them before and it seems to be the one to go for. This is also a manual box and looked pretty straight on the pictures so made the FOUR HOUR drive down to Basingstoke to pick it up.

Here are the pictures from the for sale advert.

Took it for a spin and it's like driving a 1980s Cadillac. It wallows around the corners and isn't fast but I really enjoyed the drive. I agreed on a price with the seller and set off on the long journey home.

Obligatory v power fill up shot;

A couple with the support vehicle;

Got her home and just had time for a quick wash off the motorway grime before it slashed it down. Full polish and wax planed for tomorrow weather permitting!

Willie the whippet checking out his new ride pre wash;

Ready for tomorrow;

Oh, and check out the key fob!

 

[bashracing]

Well done Jim that looks mint,
You need V power in when you're running those levels of boost, don't want to melt a piston,
Now get it tweaked, 300hp is easily doable cheaply.

 

[leeds_182]

Well done Jim that looks mint,
You need V power in when you're running those levels of boost, don't want to melt a piston,
Now get it tweaked, 300hp is easily doable cheaply.

Thanks for the advice dude.

 

[Mr R.]

Im a little bit jealous, im not gonna lie. I have so much want for a old Volvo estate.

Whats it like on fuel mate?

Ive found the other one on AT but its to expensive.

 

[bashracing]

I bought the same spec car in 2009 and was going to drop the engine and box in a e36 compact for some budget M3 action,
Unfortunately life got in the way and I had to sell everything.

 

[JB21]

Jesus wept did Volvo not know what curves where back in the 90s:tearsofjoy:

Volvo fan myself and loved my old s60 but dunno about that, good if you wanna transport a coffin I suppose.

 

[leeds_182]

Im a little bit jealous, im not gonna lie. I have so much want for a old Volvo estate.

Whats it like on fuel mate?

Ive found the other one on AT but its to expensive.

Not bad on juice from what I can see. I've done 210 miles and the gauge is showing just over a half. Looks like a Prius at the side of the Evo.

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

It really is a box on Wheels lol.

Looks really clean though, i always remember these being huge, but quite small now compared to modern stuff.

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[imprezaworks]

Love it.. Nicer than the last one you showed me lol

 

[Matthew]

Looks like a purple hurse!!! Not even sure that's how you spell it. Cracking daily though (providing it doesn't break down). Did the petrol to Basingstoke cost more than the car mate? Ha

 

[Crybert]

Nice trolling mate

 

[leeds_182]

Looks like a purple hurse!!! Not even sure that's how you spell it. Cracking daily though (providing it doesn't break down). Did the petrol to Basingstoke cost more than the car mate? Ha :smile:

I paid a lot of money for this! Genuinely!

 

[Alastair.]

i took in one identical to yours at work as a trade in on a P plate, gave them £100 for it, made £150 at auction lol.

 

[leeds_182]

i took in one identical to yours at work as a trade in on a P plate, gave them £100 for it, made £150 at auction lol.

Missed opportunity!

 

[Brookie.]

Good job it's got all that space in the back mate - you'll be sleeping in it at this rate 😂.

Your wife must have the patience of a saint!

 

[Budgie]

Haha, that's f**king awful.

I LOVE IT!

 

[leeds_182]

Good job it's got all that space in the back mate - you'll be sleeping in it at this rate 😂.

Your wife must have the patience of a saint!

I think I'm pushing it with this one.

 

[Matthew]

I know my Sarah would have gone ape s**t if that was parked on my drive. It was bad enough having @Daniel 's Ford Orion on it for a week - leaking oil....

 

[McGherkin]

Now get it tweaked, 300hp is easily doable cheaply.

This. Turn it up to 11, sort the suspension, cause a bit of havoc!

 

[Mr R.]

I think I'm pushing it with this one.

That's what it's all about mate, my wife was in bed last night while I was showing her the ones I wanted on that classic car sale site.....[emoji2]

Not once did she kick me in the face. [emoji106]

 

[S-JM]

I want to see this, can I see this? So much win.

 

[_Tom]

 

[Daz...]

I bet the drive home in that was like sitting in an arm chair on the motorway.

 

[leeds_182]

Already in the pipeline.

 

[leeds_182]

I know my Sarah would have gone ape s**t if that was parked on my drive. It was bad enough having @Daniel 's Ford Orion on it for a week - leaking oil....

It's all about who pays the mortgage.

I pay the mortgage.

 

[leeds_182]

Spent the morning on it this morning. No leaks on the drive and no nasty surprises.

It would benefit from the dent man but passes the 10yard test.

 

[Matthew]

Haha ace. sarah earns more than me so I have no balls anymore. She's firmly the boss.

 

[Mr R.]

Spent the morning on it this morning. No leaks on the drive and no nasty surprises.

It would benefit from the dent man but passes the 10yard test.

[emoji7] [emoji7]

 

[Nick_Leeds]

Excellent choice Jim.

 

[Brookie.]

I can just see you in a few weeks picking the kids up from school like this:

 

[Cookson]

Already in the pipeline.

Think I have one on my computer desk at home if you want it. freeby

 

[Mr R.]

What coilovers have you ordered? [emoji23]

This would look sick as fcuk lowered. [emoji41]

 

[leeds_182]

What coilovers have you ordered? [emoji23]

This would look sick as fcuk lowered. [emoji41]

I can't find coilovers. Cutting the springs is an option.

 

[Mr R.]

I can't find coilovers. Cutting the springs is an option.

Gaz will make you a set. [emoji106]

 

[leeds_182]

Gaz will make you a set. [emoji106]

That might be a little over the budget.

 

[Mr R.]

That might be a little over the budget.

Got to be worth selling the Evo. [emoji23]

 

[Nick_Leeds]

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=189403

 

[Mr R.]

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=189403

Hero. [emoji23]

No excuses now dude. [emoji106]

 

[Nick_Leeds]

http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/applications/volvo-coilovers/volvo-740-940-exc-irs-rwd-coilovers.html

Ahem. They might be pricey like.

 

[leeds_182]

http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/applications/volvo-coilovers/volvo-740-940-exc-irs-rwd-coilovers.html

Ahem. They might be pricey like.

A touch.

What about my angle grinder idea?