What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

[kallekula]

Brand spanking new

[MoVolvos]

I replaced the ignition switch in my S70. It has been bad ever since I bought the car in 2012 and the other day I had to struggle for several minutes to get the key to "bite".

Amazing you kept it for so long, nice! I joined MVS in 2012 with my 98 S70 T5 with around 225K miles. Only lasted 2 years but still remember the drive like yesterday. Oldie but goodie for sure with exceptionally comfortable seats. More so than the C30 or S80.

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[kallekula]

Yeah it's the first car I bought when I was "fresh off the boat". It holds some kind of sentimental value to me. During this period I think I managed to log around 50K miles. It serves as a very reliable 2nd car to us. We use it when camping, getting the xmas tree etc. So yeah, I really like that car and I pamper it a little too much sometimes

[bmdubya1198]

It deserves it! We’ve all had that one trusty car that deserves the attention. For me it’s my E39. Money is no object when it comes to that car lol.

[MoVolvos]

Picked up a nice load of living room furniture at an estate sale.

Nasty trip back, my tarp got loose and wrapped into the axle, melted and fused in.

Yuck.

At first glance thought that table was a big fan so you could start producing Scotty Kilmer like videos .


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[MoVolvos]

Yeah it's the first car I bought when I was "fresh off the boat". It holds some kind of sentimental value to me. During this period I think I managed to log around 50K miles. It serves as a very reliable 2nd car to us. We use it when camping, getting the xmas tree etc. So yeah, I really like that car and I pamper it a little too much sometimes

Reminds me of my 83 GTI. Cleaned it once a week it seemed like. Yours can fetch a huge sum on Bring A Trailer. White and silver I think were the two best colors for the S70's. BTW: FOB 1971, if that's what you mean. Here it is (was) mine, again, $500 for the car & $200 for the 1K mile old tires and rims combo from CL.

How are those 16" tires on the car? Went to the V70 15" for a better ride though it came with the same turbo wheels but with very old and hard tires to begin with. When my last one leaves the coup I think I'll make you an offer you can't refuse .

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[abscate]

It deserves it! We’ve all had that one trusty car that deserves the attention. For me it’s my E39. Money is no object when it comes to that car lol.

That’s an excellent fit with the Bavarian Money Waster maintenance plan...

[bmdubya1198]

It deserves it! We’ve all had that one trusty car that deserves the attention. For me it’s my E39. Money is no object when it comes to that car lol.

That’s an excellent fit with the Bavarian Money Waster maintenance plan...

It really is! The best part about this car though is that it's the least whiny about maintenance. My V70R is worse!

[kallekula]

Yeah it's the first car I bought when I was "fresh off the boat". It holds some kind of sentimental value to me. During this period I think I managed to log around 50K miles. It serves as a very reliable 2nd car to us. We use it when camping, getting the xmas tree etc. So yeah, I really like that car and I pamper it a little too much sometimes

Reminds me of my 83 GTI. Cleaned it once a week it seemed like. Yours can fetch a huge sum on Bring A Trailer. White and silver I think were the two best colors for the S70's. BTW: FOB 1971, if that's what you mean. Here it is (was) mine, again, $500 for the car & $200 for the 1K mile old tires and rims combo from CL.

How are those 16" tires on the car? Went to the V70 15" for a better ride though it came with the same turbo wheels but with very old and hard tires to begin with. When my last one leaves the coup I think I'll make you an offer you can't refuse .

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Nice car! Tires work fine, just some rubbing if you turn sharply but it's my absolute favorite Volvo wheel style.

[kallekula]

It deserves it! We’ve all had that one trusty car that deserves the attention. For me it’s my E39. Money is no object when it comes to that car lol.

That’s an excellent fit with the Bavarian Money Waster maintenance plan...

Cheap to buy but expensive to own if you don't know how to wrench a bit yourself. They are a blast to drive though once you get em to run properly!