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tomvv11
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Location: Seattle, wa

Re: POLL: Why are you here?

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Just bumped into this old thread, was curious to see how existential it would get.
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matthew1
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Help keep MVS on the web -> click sponsors' links here on MVS when you buy from them.

Also -> Amazon link. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a cut!

1998 V70, no dash lights on

1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace

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Brianscott
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Year and Model: 1998 volvo v70xc
Location: Appleton wisconsin

Post by Brianscott »

To learn and give my knowledge to others tay they may not have had learned
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difflock54
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Post by difflock54 »

Put simply, owning and driving,even an older model Volvo is an enjoyable experience and quite addictive. I have 3 vehicles currently and my V40 is probably the least essential nowadays, however I cannot bring myself to part with her.
The forum offers both technical advice and many interesting related topics which helps me to minimise her running and maintenance costs.
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appraiser1
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Year and Model: V70 XC 1998
Location: Michigan
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Post by appraiser1 »

Long story short- This site has been a life saver. I have so many stories about Volvo repairs that I have been able to diagnose & complete that never would have been possible without this site:) I’m 62 and never owned a full set of wrenches until 10 years ago.
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Post by abscate »

I found MVS in 2013 when we had just retired our 1999 T5 from kid duty due to multiple problems. I had done little under the hood other than oil changes, but put about 3k into the car refreshing

HVAC
ETM
Full suspension on all corners

from 2013 (130k miles) to end 2018 (now at 220k miles) thats maintenance costs of something like 3 cents per mile for an awesome comfortable and fast ride.

The almost singular nature of the grownups here on MVS is a real gem for a car forum.
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DeadEric
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Post by DeadEric »

My wife loves old Volvo's, I love my wife... err umm... I love old Volvo's?


Well I just bought our 4th 850 Estate since I met her 4 years ago so I guess I'm addicted.

I've been a mechanic for 3 years (had to learn how to fix them somehow) so I hope to bring some "professional input" although my knowledge is "cars in general" not Volvo specific.
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Post by abscate »

Because Matt gave me a sticker , and I’m not even a Millennial.
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