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The official "Ive driven to Moon" Thread for P80.g.and P2 (221,753 miles) .and anyone else.

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Re: The official "Ive driven to Moon" Thread for P80.g.and P2 (221,753 miles) .and anyone else.

Post by 850 LPT »

Well, I guess I have to watch out for all those people that are heading back :o . They are coming straight at me as I am about half way there with my 850 at 105k.
My daughter on the other hand is getting closer and closer with her 04' V70 and 218k.
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 :oops:
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project :D )

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Post by bubbeck »

So happy to find this thread! I thought I was the only one who wanted to drive to the moon, and thought I hadn't made it yet, but I was using the average distance (238k). 98 V70XC, 234k and change, no longer AWD. Most of the way through a Stage 0, excepting doing the vacuum lines. I love me a good harvest moon! Thanks to all the folks on this forum that'll keep ol' nordic thunder running all the way back to Earth.

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Post by abscate »

Houston, the Elizabeth has lAnded.

There was one solo, dilapidated R car on the moon so I immediately left back for Earth

Mass Pike mile 37 eastbound

Pizza moon is my favourite
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smoggyama wrote: 11 Sep 2018, 04:42 1996 855T. leather is fine, turbo is good. Replaced trans at 180K. Also replaced windshield, all front end components, mounts, rotors, fluids, reservoir, heater core, hoses, seals, belts. White ext. Grey int. 280K miles. I'm on my way back.
Radiator, alternator, starter, ignition, timing belt, water pump, new leather, double DIN, usb ports, IPD bars, mounts, inserts, slotted rotors, cleaned injectors, sound insulation, roof rack.
Although "harvest" and "waxing" moon are more appropriate, I'm going with "Sailor Moon"..The aftermarket one.
Life is like a box of chocol- make that an engine compartment. You never know where the tubes go or how to rout a belt 'less you read the diagram on the underside of the hood. Do it right the 2nd time. So when all else fails, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Be good do good feel good live good.

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smoggyama wrote: 11 Sep 2018, 04:42 1996 855T. leather is fine, turbo is good. Replaced trans at 180K. Also replaced windshield, all front end components, mounts, rotors, fluids, reservoir, heater core, hoses, seals, belts. White ext. Grey int. 280K miles. I'm on my way back.
Radiator, alternator, starter, ignition, timing belt, water pump, new leather, double DIN, usb ports, IPD bars, mounts, inserts, slotted rotors, cleaned injectors, sound insulation, roof rack.
Although "harvest" and "waxing" moon are more appropriate, I'm going with "Sailor Moon"..The aftermarket one.
Life is like a box of chocol- make that an engine compartment. You never know where the tubes go or how to rout a belt 'less you read the diagram on the underside of the hood. Do it right the 2nd time. So when all else fails, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Be good do good feel good live good.

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Post by June »

Well I have 21,753 miles to go! I hit 200K on the beltway in my S80 today. Probably next year before I get to 221,753 miles :lol: . She still runs effortlessly down the highway! Hopefully she has another 200K in her... June
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Post by abscate »

Keep it under 90 there please Volvo Goddess...
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Post by abscate »

Shaggkira is on her way back from the moon, her hips don’t lie
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Post by kallekula »

I got 281K on the S70. Since I've owned the car for more than ten years I think I can get the 300K plaque from the Volvo High Mileage Club if it ever reaches that 🙂

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Post by abscate »

Anyone else reached the Moon lately?
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