3rd time lucky, how long will this one last?

[Rob S]

I am almost reluctant to post this, something's bound to go horribly bloody wrong.
Below is my soon to be new car





It's going to be picked up mid-week hopefully, drove really smoothly on the test drive, and comes with a folder full of history from new. It had a V70 engine fitted in 2001, when the original owner chose to ignore the main dealers warning of the rear main oil seal leaking and the original engine lunched itself.
It's in need of some tidying, but is in good nick, and seems a strong car.
Not exactly an Impreza, but that may be a good thing for me :lol:
Oh and it was

[Ben]

.. fingers crossed this time buddy.

[Rob_B]

i like that...good cars the old volvos

get yourself a RICA chip :-D

i know someone who can sort you an 240 R map or a 310 map...all you need to do is supply an T5 (auto) engine ECU

[Rob S]

It's a manual Rob, but I've not ruled out mods.
Just not yet due to my recent track record :lol: I need to save for my next car probably.......

[Rob_B]

no wories mate, just bare it in mind

if you have a manual you will need to get hold of the auto ECU and he will map if for you for about

[Rob S]

Well today went to plan (first time this year!)
I've done nearly 100 miles so far, and I'm really impressed by how smooth and quiet it is, and how hard it goes for such a big old car.
The handling is "interesting" but then it does weigh as much as Blenheim Palace.........thinking about it, the interior looks like the palace too.
I'll get it serviced and cleaned up, and then look at options for handling and/or a Map.

[Stuart]

Looks like my old one..........probably my favourite car to date behind the GTR. Just remember to left foot brake if you start understeering off into oblivion :lol: