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Post by Smartbear » Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:19 pm

Hi, yes I have a new car-but only for the next week or two while my zeds being fixed up.
It’s a Volvo v40 t3 & it’s very nice, super comfortable with a plush ride and good fuel economy :?
Strangely enough, I also felt ten years older the second I closed the door (which has a satisfying clunk)
Now, where’s my pipe & slippers? :P
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Post by buzyg » Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:04 pm

You need help. :oops: Pop over to Cornwall for a spin in the ///MR roof down in this lovely weather. That should sort it. :wink:
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Post by RustyZ4 » Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:05 pm

oh yes a very sensible choice sir, im sure for the tick box brigade, it would do very nicely,,,
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Post by Pastry » Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:13 pm

Blimey Rob, some things you just don’t admit in public and a Volvo is one of them :poke:
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Post by Nictrix » Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:47 pm

As a biker I never thought I would say this but I like a lot of the new Volvos, almost bought an XC60 instead of the X6.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:53 pm

Wow, that's pretty reasonable for a courtesy car - much better than the usual small Kias and Hyundais! :thumbsup:

But now you're retired don't get too used to it - I can't imagine you in a cardigan and a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches just yet. :lol:
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Post by IRD » Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:28 pm

It is obligatory to wear a flat cap when driving one of these and never exceed 30mph, even on a motorway. :roll:

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Post by buzyg » Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:36 pm

IRD wrote: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:28 pm It is obligatory to wear a flat cap when driving one of these and never exceed 30mph, even on a motorway. :roll:
And be sure to keep to the outside lane too. :lol:
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Post by firebobby » Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:41 pm

Does it have wood Rob ??
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:35 pm

firebobby wrote: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:41 pm Does it have wood Rob ??
Sadly no, Fred :(
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Post by IRD » Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:18 pm

buzyg wrote: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:36 pm
IRD wrote: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:28 pm It is obligatory to wear a flat cap when driving one of these and never exceed 30mph, even on a motorway. :roll:
And be sure to keep to the outside lane too. :lol:
True. But I have to admit to having had two XC 60s which were the most comfortable cars I have ever driven and also great for towing! A Volvo towing a twin axle caravan. Not the sort of combination any self-respecting Z4 owner should admit to driving and certainly not what you want to get stuck behind. :oops:

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Post by Jembo » Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:23 pm

IRD wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:18 pm
buzyg wrote: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:36 pm
IRD wrote: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:28 pm It is obligatory to wear a flat cap when driving one of these and never exceed 30mph, even on a motorway. :roll:
And be sure to keep to the outside lane too. :lol:
True. But I have to admit to having had two XC 60s which were the most comfortable cars I have ever driven and also great for towing! A Volvo towing a twin axle caravan. Not the sort of combination any self-respecting Z4 owner should admit to driving and certainly not what you want to get stuck behind. :oops:
Bought the Mrs. a 5 cylinder XC60 oil burner, she (& me) love it... effortlessly does over 40mpg @ 80mph on the continent, leather seats as above like armchairs, bit of a tardis for all the cr@p we have to take, sits on R suspension, runs sweet as a nut & fully covered by Volvos European recovery warranty (when serviced @ main dealer) - put around 30k on it & on 99,940k today, where a mate has a similar one with over 400k on the clock... only complaint is brakes are good, but could be better.
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Post by IRD » Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:54 pm

Jembo wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:23 pm
IRD wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:18 pm
buzyg wrote: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:36 pm And be sure to keep to the outside lane too. :lol:
True. But I have to admit to having had two XC 60s which were the most comfortable cars I have ever driven and also great for towing! A Volvo towing a twin axle caravan. Not the sort of combination any self-respecting Z4 owner should admit to driving and certainly not what you want to get stuck behind. :oops:
Bought the Mrs. a 5 cylinder XC60 oil burner, she (& me) love it... effortlessly does over 40mpg @ 80mph on the continent, leather seats as above like armchairs, bit of a tardis for all the cr@p we have to take, sits on R suspension, runs sweet as a nut & fully covered by Volvos European recovery warranty (when serviced @ main dealer) - put around 30k on it & on 99,940k today, where a mate has a similar one with over 400k on the clock... only complaint is brakes are good, but could be better.
When the 330d goes next year the XC 60 will be on the list for consideration. I have already got the flat cap, :wink:

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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Sep 21, 2018 11:17 pm

IRD wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:54 pm When the 330d goes next year the XC 60 will be on the list for consideration. I have already got the flat cap,
Just no! At least try an X5 first - you're too young for a Volvo. :lol: :thumbsup:
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by IRD » Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:01 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 11:17 pm
IRD wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:54 pm When the 330d goes next year the XC 60 will be on the list for consideration. I have already got the flat cap,
Flattery will get you everywhere but I am a bit worried by your eyesight Iain. :D
Just no! At least try an X5 first - you're too young for a Volvo. :lol: :thumbsup:

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