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5000 mile trip ahead for my S70!

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
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IVIUSTANG
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5000 mile trip ahead for my S70!

Post by IVIUSTANG »

Across the continent of North America... and beyond! I'll take some sweet photos for you all, I really think my old S70 is up to the task no sweat :D Perfect timing belt, perfect serpentine belt, no noises or codes; running perfectly with no fluid usage of any kind. I'm tracking my fuel economy for you guys to. Wish me luck! I expect to break the 1200KM on a tank barrier I could never quite hit on this car if I cruise through Yellowstone at 50 MPH.

- Jesse
1998 S70 T5 SE 290,000 KM sideswiped total loss(Sweet ride!)
2007 S60 2.5T loaded 63,000 KM SOLD!
2006 XC70 350,000 KM, 2" BadSwede lift kit, steel skidplate, Hilton Stage 1 tune, big burly tires :D
2008 S80 V8 245,000 KM SOLD!
2015 V60 T5 Premier+ 98,000KM
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m4a1mustang
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Post by m4a1mustang »

Sounds awesome! I think it'd be cool if I found an 850 from someone I trust out in the Washington state area and drive it 3,000 miles back to VA. That'd be an awesome road trip. I think the longest I've done is the 1500ish miles to Houston, TX a number of years ago in my old Mustang GT. That was a fun trip.

Speaking of which... former Mustang owner?
- Steve
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Post by FCPEURO »

Good luck and the S70 should have no problem with this trip. I want to take a few weeks off of work and drive from NJ to Portland, to San Diego and back to NJ. I just have not had the time to put the trip together.
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IVIUSTANG
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Post by IVIUSTANG »

Not a former Mustang owner, but a lifetime Mustang admirer :) Leaving in 45 minutes. Try to have fun without me!!!

- Jesse
1998 S70 T5 SE 290,000 KM sideswiped total loss(Sweet ride!)
2007 S60 2.5T loaded 63,000 KM SOLD!
2006 XC70 350,000 KM, 2" BadSwede lift kit, steel skidplate, Hilton Stage 1 tune, big burly tires :D
2008 S80 V8 245,000 KM SOLD!
2015 V60 T5 Premier+ 98,000KM
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Post by matthew1 »

Check the spare's inflation psi! Mine was 12.
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98_S70
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Post by 98_S70 »

I made the trip from Pensacola, FL to San Diego, CA with my 98 S70, and It went as smooth as can be.
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

Good luck dude!
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IVIUSTANG
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Post by IVIUSTANG »

The trip is done without a hitch; it was awesome. Here's the good news, my best tank was 1190 KM and my second best was 1130, my average tank lasted about 900 KM. I averaged a speed of about 116 KPH.

The car was as reliable as can be, even after hitting a bunch of 2x4 lumber on the highway. Here's a picture for you all:
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1998 S70 T5 SE 290,000 KM sideswiped total loss(Sweet ride!)
2007 S60 2.5T loaded 63,000 KM SOLD!
2006 XC70 350,000 KM, 2" BadSwede lift kit, steel skidplate, Hilton Stage 1 tune, big burly tires :D
2008 S80 V8 245,000 KM SOLD!
2015 V60 T5 Premier+ 98,000KM
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polskamafia mjl
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

Glad it all turned out ok.
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mjbrox
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Year and Model: 1999 V70
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Post by mjbrox »

matthew1 wrote:Check the spare's inflation psi! Mine was 12.

better yet, get a real spare
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