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Re: I spotted a Volvo! thread

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matthew1 wrote: ↑28 Nov 2022, 23:17 What a beautiful S70...
Next to a Volvo Voyce…… :D
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Who parks something like that in a public parking garage?

Was it Mr Bean or someone similar who put out a rectangle of orange cones every time he parked?
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At a local European mechanic, I saw a lovely P80 V70R with jeweled headlights and clear corners parked next to a P2 XC70 (and a P2 sedan which didn't fit in the picture).

Days later, I attended a local Volvo meet up with my only functional Volvo, the slowly recovering Geronimo. I wore my MVS t-shirt to spread the good word about this site. It was nice to talk to some Volvo enthusiasts in person. We really are a rather reasonable bunch.
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I love meetups but there is always at least one Saab story….
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I spotted a couple!...oh, wait......

How is it you have a nice garage with lights and tools and you end up working in the alley?!

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Because, How many Volvos do I need?

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Who in RI has the lovely red P80 S70... with a Jaguar hood ornament? P.S. Your rear suspension looks a little bouncy over highway potholes.
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It’s a Kat thing!
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I recall hearing that Jaguar can't put that ornament on their cars anymore because it poses a threat to pedestrians who might get hit. The bigger threat is the rest of the car.
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