| No, Port Coquitlam, which is where Robert Pickton erm, operated. It's a bit too new (hur, 2003) to be his, but still, they're funny fuckers eh |
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fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoelstoof wrote:
What about other parts, clutch, gearbox, suspension etc?
Mileage isn’t really a concern on modern cars as long as it’s got a full service history. You can check online for routine replacements of parts for a particular model - new timing belt at 100k etc - to know if there’s any potential bills to expect soon, but other than that engines just run and run. Rather a high mileage that proves long steady runs at temperature than a low one that suggests short runs and cold starts
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elstoof 28,125 posts
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Registered 16 years agoThat’s what I was talking about when I mentioned routine replacement. Many auto boxes are sealed for life these days, no service required for the clutch or gearbox. Suspension and shocks can go any time, 60k on smooth autobahn will be in better shape than 20k on most UK roads. Websites like Honest John will give you a run down on owner experience and when things are likely to fail -
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Registered 10 years agoelstoof wrote:
Cool, thanks a lot.
That’s what I was talking about when I mentioned routine replacement. Many auto boxes are sealed for life these days, no service required for the clutch or gearbox. Suspension and shocks can go any time, 60k on smooth autobahn will be in better shape than 20k on most UK roads. Websites like Honest John will give you a run down on owner experience and when things are likely to fail -
SnackPlissken 3,512 posts
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fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoSealed for life gearboxes, nice marketing ploy but mechanically impossible without decreasing lifespan of said gearbox, which clearly is the variable here.
That said, 34K is fuck all and Volvos are owned by vicars anyway so it probably isn't worth worrying about for at least another 50k -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoSnackPlissken wrote:
You have the reliability but apart from a Lexus, I'm not a fan of the interiors at all.
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SnackPlissken 3,512 posts
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Registered 4 years agoArmoured_Bear wrote:
I knew about the reliability, but it really hit home when I went to Asia and the sheer amount of Honda scooters because of reliability was insane... Still would like myself a VW Scirocco
SnackPlissken wrote:
You have the reliability but apart from a Lexus, I'm not a fan of the interiors at all.
Buy Japanese. Done.
just practically these days. I'll stick with my Honda for the time being. -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoArmoured_Bear wrote:
As I said, not been cleaned yet but it looks like this (crappy Photos):
Pretty much decided on getting Volvo V40 T4 Cross Country.
Saw a white one yesterday, 60K (37k Miles) with great spec, memory seats, leather, rear camera, good stereo etc.
It hasn't been cleaned yet but seems in good nick and drives well.
I'd ideally like lower mileage but they start to get a lot more expensive
I'll go and see it again when it's ready but it's definitely a contender.
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nickthegun 87,711 posts
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TheSaint 20,950 posts
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Registered 16 years agoNot sure about that interior. -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoTheSaint wrote:
Yeah, can see why some wouldn't like it.
Not sure about that interior.
I think it looks good in person, a change from bog standard black leather. -
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Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoDrStrangelove wrote:
Probably the last person I would take
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fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoI quite like your new car ecosse x -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agofontgeeksogood wrote:
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fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoI'm serious. I wouldn't necessarily personally have gone with white (but better than the beige) but it looks quite nice and Volvo interiors are put together well.
Do they still block off where the second exhaust would be with black plastic (but keep the cut out on the fender)? Because they used to on the baby Volvo just so you were always reminded you bought what they considered a 'shit' version, the cunts -
fontgeeksogood wrote:
I'm curious now what car you're driving PES. Strangely enough I can picture you in a pickup truck as well as in a Smart four2.
No, Port Coquitlam, which is where Robert Pickton erm, operated. It's a bit too new (hur, 2003) to be his, but still, they're funny fuckers eh -
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Registered 18 years agoVolvos have come a long way since my parent's Estate in the 80s. Big fucking yellow tank. -
Yeah I could see myself driving one in the future. Quite like the bigger boats and that includes the SUV even though I normally despite that vehicle class. -
fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoKnuttinAtoll wrote:
It's a Smart pickup.
fontgeeksogood wrote:
I'm curious now what car you're driving PES. Strangely enough I can picture you in a pickup truck as well as in a Smart four2.
No, Port Coquitlam, which is where Robert Pickton erm, operated. It's a bit too new (hur, 2003) to be his, but still, they're funny fuckers eh
No, it's a shitty Dodge Avenger. It's probably the worst car I've ever owned even without the dead body smell.
I'm saving up for an EV, car sales tax (even used it's applied) in BC is a motherfucker -
elstoof 28,125 posts
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Registered 16 years agoCan't you go and buy a car in SK to avoid it -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agofontgeeksogood wrote:
I'm serious. I wouldn't necessarily personally have gone with white (but better than the beige) but it looks quite nice and Volvo interiors are put together well.
Do they still block off where the second exhaust would be with black plastic (but keep the cut out on the fender)? Because they used to on the baby Volvo just so you were always reminded you bought what they considered a 'shit' version, the cunts
There aren't many of them around with AWD which I value highly due to the winters here.
It has 2 exhaust pipes.
I don't have rear photos of my possible-new car but it looks like this:
Hopefully get to see it all scrubbed up next week and do a longer test drive.
We also drove a Mercedes GLA on Saturday but preferred the feel and the comfort of the seats in the Volvo. -
fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoelstoof wrote:
The bastards have thought of that, you have to pay when you register the vehicle within BC.
Can't you go and buy a car in SK to avoid it
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fontgeeksogood wrote:
Heh I was trying to visualise a Smart pickup. It sort of hurt my brain so I stopped.
KnuttinAtoll wrote:
It's a Smart pickup.
fontgeeksogood wrote:
I'm curious now what car you're driving PES. Strangely enough I can picture you in a pickup truck as well as in a Smart four2.
No, Port Coquitlam, which is where Robert Pickton erm, operated. It's a bit too new (hur, 2003) to be his, but still, they're funny fuckers eh
No, it's a shitty Dodge Avenger. It's probably the worst car I've ever owned even without the dead body smell.
I'm saving up for an EV, car sales tax (even used it's applied) in BC is a motherfucker
To be honest, that's a pretty smart choice. I'm kinda annoyed with myself buying a Diesel but that was just before Dieselgate, so will drive that into oblivion until it either falls apart or gets banned (likely to be the latter first). Would otherwise just get a banger or possibly lease, until an EV becomes a more realistic option for me (few actual trips but when they happen they're often long hauls). -
fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoI had a plug in hybrid when I lived in London and it was fucking brilliant, I want to go full EV though -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoThis will be my last petrol car, definitely hybrid next then hopefully ev. -
fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoThe downside for you with EV is just how shit the batteries are in cold climates. The drop off in range is astonishing even between the wet mild winter and wet mild summers of the UK -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoWoohoo, just bought myself the Volvo.
Will pick it up in a week or so.
Spent quite some time haggling, only got CHF800 off, no doubt could have managed more eventually but it's a good price.
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AccidentProne wrote:
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Just bought a new GT86 and based on a test drive, some comments in this thread and spending a few months in the US earlier this year, I went with an automatic.
just practically these days. I'll stick with my Honda for the time being. 
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