Thinking Volvo... need help.

[Mattphi]

I have to say that I love my car. I've had it since 04 (with 80K) on the clock and I've never really had any major issues (170K on there now). I've recently purchased a T5R Wagon as a daily, while I garage the sedan. The sedan is on a custom air setup and the wagon is on a set of IPD Lowering springs. Both of the cars ride amazing and they're super reliable. If you find a good deal on one, don't hesitate. These things will run forever.

Volvo For Life!





New wheels (18" Borbets):



And my wagon!

[Brass Fish]

I guess I should add my input as well. My vote would be to find an 850 Turbo/T-5. If you purchase a haynes manual and you keep up on basic maintenance you'll be able to keep the car running forever.

Here is my brick on D2 coilovers.





Blurry winter mode:

[animal]

awesome cars in here.. Milwaukee!! I went to UWM for a year.. haha

I would love an 850R wagon, how reliable are there when most of them out here already have 150k miles?

[Brass Fish]

awesome cars in here.. Milwaukee!! I went to UWM for a year.. haha

I would love an 850R wagon, how reliable are there when most of them out here already have 150k miles?

My wagon has 192k and runs like a champ. Never left me anywhere.

[exexpat]

I had 160k or so on mine when I sold it. In the last 60k or so (when I owned it), I only really did timing belt (cheap and preventative), a cam sensor and a fuel pump. I think it was pretty good given the age/mileage even at the time. I do most of my own work, and parts were pretty painless. These are good cars.

[gilber33]

Do explain.

Also thanks for your input. You do bring up another question. I see that your tires are stretched, are your fenders rolled or cut at all?

They run forever, but it seems like when something goes wrong, shit can hit the fan. lol. As long as you keep on top of maintenance, especially the higher mileage ones, it's a piece of cake.

And yes, all fenders are rolled.

[QUOTE=animal;748663]awesome cars in here.. Milwaukee!! I went to UWM for a year.. haha
/QUOTE]

No shit? haha. Awesome.

[GS|works]

I guess I should add my input as well. My vote would be to find an 850 Turbo/T-5. If you purchase a haynes manual and you keep up on basic maintenance you'll be able to keep the car running forever.

Here is my brick on D2 coilovers.

This is PERFECT. I don't want bags, the stance of your wagon is exactly what I'm after. What year is your wagon?

[GS|works]

New wheels (18" Borbets):



And my wagon!

Winning. I don't like the air factor on the S but its very well done. I do like the look of the Borbet type-A's. The new V is sexy, congrats.

[exexpat]

This is true, given the track prowess of these cars and how horribly air will make them handle and the fact that maxed-down coilovers surely ride better, you should do coils.


jk


Yes, coils will be much cheaper and easier.

[GS|works]

This is true, given the track prowess of these cars and how horribly air will make them handle and the fact that maxed-down coilovers surely ride better, you should do coils.


jk


Yes, coils will be much cheaper and easier.

LOL, I actually don't want to be maxed out. I'm not going for show/interwebz points... DD parts hauler.

[exexpat]

Fair enough. Its just that all three of us responding either have bags now or are working on it.

I only do about 18,000 miles per year on my bags, so not sure if they would hold up to true daily driver status and parts hauling.

[Brass Fish]

My wagon is a 96 Turbo. Coilovers are certainly easier and much more accessible than air. And contrary to some opinions my coils ride great and I done multiple ten hour stints in the cockpot since their install as well as dailying it.

[exexpat]

I think the writing is on the wall. 1996 seems to be the year to aim for.

[GS|works]

Yes I think so, I did some research. Apparently the following generation v70... etc is complete garbage.

[GS|works]

My wagon is a 96 Turbo. Coilovers are certainly easier and much more accessible than air. And contrary to some opinions my coils ride great and I done multiple ten hour stints in the cockpot since their install as well as dailying it.

Just out of curiosity, How much adj do you have left? (height wise)