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Did it make the trip? A 4-part blog by an MVS Member

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Did it make the trip? A 4-part blog by an MVS Member

Post by matthew1 »

Th-edi writes (and writes ;-)) about how he bought a Volvo sight unseen and drove it back home 1200 miles.

Part 1
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo- ... w-chapter/

Part 2
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo- ... hapter-ii/

Part 3
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo- ... 8/03/16/3/

Part 4
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo- ... 8/03/17/4/
No pictures. But $1500 for a T-5 and with the work it needed that seemed like a good deal (none of it seemed beyond my capabilities) but it was 1200 miles away. Turns out though that 1200 mile seperation put it right near where I grew up and where my parents still live.
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Post by tailor »

Interesting experience, I almost felt that I was along for the ride whilst reading the blog. I must say that I was a little nervous that you would not make it, clearly you did, great story.
Good luck with your purchase and PCV.
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