Well I dug up this post to show where "Z" is at. Named my Volvo after watching World War "Z" last night. She doesn't look like she will die soon. The chink in her armor will be the axle. For now she is still rolling.
It will take about two weeks or less to hit the mark.
I wanted to be safe, so I slowed to almost 70 before taking the picture. If you don't keep up with morning commute, they will run you over.
200k, 300k miles club
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obayha
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Re: 200k, 300k miles club
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1998 V70 T5 331,000
Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
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On March 19th, 2012, I was driving through Texas on my way to Albuquerque from Little Rock. I was about 10 miles west of the Big Cross. Last week I pasted 240,000.
I'm the 3rd registered owner, picked it up from Providence RI with 188,XXX on it.
I believe I registered the mileage with Volvo of USA but don't think they ever sent me anything. I had a 740 GLE with over 400,000 miles on it.
I'm the 3rd registered owner, picked it up from Providence RI with 188,XXX on it.
I believe I registered the mileage with Volvo of USA but don't think they ever sent me anything. I had a 740 GLE with over 400,000 miles on it.
'95 855 T-5R M, Panther - 22/28 mpg, 546,000 miles
'95 955 T-5R Yellow Wagon, Lemonade, 180,000 miles
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obayha
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It's 13 days later and 1,000 miles have come and gone. Heading down the highway again and about the same place she turned, and now has at least 45 more on it.
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1998 V70 T5 331,000
Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
- 850 LPT
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That is awesome!
It would take me a little over 9 years to get to 300k at this point. I doubt that will happen.
It would take me a little over 9 years to get to 300k at this point. I doubt that will happen.
98' S70, base, 5-speed manual, pewter/ tan, 145k miles
99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project
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99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project
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obayha
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Well thank you. Most days it's 100 mile to work and home so it adds up fast. My sister-in-law was original owner, so it has stayed in the family.
1998 V70 T5 331,000
Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
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jblackburn
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That's incredible...congrats Shane.
'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
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obayha
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Thanks Justin.
I'm thinking about changing the transmission fluid. As far as I know, it has never been changed.
I talked about it a year or so but never did it after the axle problem.
Shane
I'm thinking about changing the transmission fluid. As far as I know, it has never been changed.
I talked about it a year or so but never did it after the axle problem.
Shane
1998 V70 T5 331,000
Her last day was on 3 cylinders.
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
New to me 1999 V70 NA 163,000 Now at 217,000
2006 V70 2.5T in driveway (WIFE'S)
1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
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Slow changes - drain and fills! Probably could do it every weekend at the rate you put miles on 
'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
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akwon
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Hi everyone, my name is Al - I'm new to the forum. I was creeping around a couple months ago when I was researching repairs for a '96 850 GLT wagon that I was thinking about buying. I did end up buying it and it had 219xxx km on it in Dec. 2010, at which point the odometer broke. The previous owners didn't drive it much so I'm guessing it's around 240,000 now. I'l be putting a lot of miles on it with a 100 km round-trip commute. If I can hit 300,000 km I'll be pretty happy with the purchase.
1996 850 GLT 5dr, 219xxx km and a broken odometer
1st car, 1st Volvo
plan to drive this thing into the ground
1st car, 1st Volvo
plan to drive this thing into the ground






