Just became a double Volvo guy!

GaryB1 · Post by **GaryB1** » 06 Jul 2017, 08:54

Hi all, I'm from Austin Texas and bought a 2008 V50 to replace my Saab 9-2x three weeks ago after it was totaled. I'll be working towards a Stage 0 because it came with no service records. Luckily our mechanic restores Volvos as a sideline because Saturday, I had one of those, "Guess what?" moments. My wife came home and said she had bought a car for our soon to be driving son. I went to look and it is a very tired 2000 S70.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 14 Jul 2017, 19:59

Congrats!! 2 Volvo's...Let the fun begin!!!

GaryB1 · Post by **GaryB1** » 20 Jul 2017, 15:31

The V50 has so far been great. My wife named it Olaf. I've got to do the TB and water pump soon even thought it looks okay. The place I bought it from had detailed everything including the engine, so I can't tell how old the TB is. There is a place where a TB change sticker might have been, but I'm not willing to take that chance. It's soooo shiny under the hood, Armor All everywhere! The 2000 S70 is currently in time-out until it decides to behave. It's going to be a long term project.