South Wales Volvos

Dooley · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: A couple of pics of my S40

it was suggested i post some pics of my new volvo so i stuck a few in the gallery thingy.
it got a bit grubby this morning but i snapped a few.
i'll do some more after i get a chance to clean it.

http://www.southwalesvolvos.com/gallery/index.php?cat=10271

Cally · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

Looks tidy mate have you got many plans for it?

Dooley · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject:

1st there are a few small dents to sort, looks like it's been poked with a stick.
there's also a small graze on the rear bumper.
the lower grey plastic will be sprayed to match the body, the grey trim on the front and back bumpers will be black.
next year will see new wheels, possibly lowered.
front fogs.
induction kit and a decent exhaust.
maybe a spoiler.
i've not really thought any further. tight budget and all that.

Cally · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

i know the feeling mate
Sounds like you got some good plans for it Very Happy

Where abouts are you in wales?

Benji · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:

Dooley i will have in the next few days a set of BBS alloys for a T4 going not the best nick but its all cosmetic and there are a few places around that can rub them down and re coat them for a decent price

Colin · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:29 am Post subject:

It does look bad when the trim turns grey. Shoe polish is a temporary fix, or peanut butter (apparently)!

Are you happy with it (the car)?

Dooley · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:38 am Post subject:

cally, trecwn, west wales

benji, thanks for the offer but when i said a tight budget it was more like "can i afford petrol this week", just bought the car, insurance and tax. wedding anniversary next week, xmas in a month. very tight at the moment.

colin, i have my trusty cherry blossom readywax ready for the trim, worked wonders on my old primera.

as for being happy with the car, it's great so far.
wife loves it as well.
it takes a while to get used to a 1.6 after driving a 2 litre.

Cally · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject:

Is there a reason that you went for the 1.6 over the 2.0 or the t4?

Dooley · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject:

it's a long story but the car just turned up at the right time.
it's probably time i slowed down a bit and got something more economical anyway.

Cally · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject:

lol thats what we all say but it rarely happens Very Happy

Dooley · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:21 pm Post subject:

i've been saying it for years, 1st time i ever did it.
we don't do many long trips, mainly just school runs and shopping so it makes sense really.
but i refuse to drive a "compact", horrible, nasty little things.
i like a bit of comfort.

Benji · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject:

lol thats a sign your getting old lol.

I said i wanted to get somthing a little more sensible than a highly modified ford mondeo so i bought a t4 lol

as for those wheels if you are interested PM me (whatever the budget)

Dooley · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

at 52 next month, i suppose i am getting a smidge old. Very Happy

but i still outdrive boy racers, don't need power for that.

on a more serious note, the mpg is quite impressive so far over 220 miles on half a tank.
all short trips, the longest being 15 miles. and i do have a fairly heavy right foot.
i'll be interested to see how it fairs on a motorway.

Cally · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject:

double post sorted for you Wink

as for that milage on half a tank thats good i usually only get that on a full tank lol Rolling Eyes

Dooley · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject:

i was behaving and generally keeping the revs at 3,000.
it's surprising the difference it makes.