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[Vamps]

A certain 'Jock in a Frock' said he wouldn't touch an ex Plod with a barge pole. Local dealer says the Plod go through Vectra dual mass flywheels for fun, which gives a indication of how they drive 'em.

That is a Brave Statement  

My curiosity is making me wonder who you actually mean  

Got that wodden spoon out again just cos you have been baking, put it away, you know it makes sense.....

[Andy B]

A certain 'Jock in a Frock' said he wouldn't touch an ex Plod with a barge pole. Local dealer says the Plod go through Vectra dual mass flywheels for fun, which gives a indication of how they drive 'em.

That is a Brave Statement  

My curiosity is making me wonder who you actually mean  

He has a Tech II if that's a clue, & lives in Fife.      

[theowletman]

Like every other organisation that runs vehicles the Police have had to cut budgets and spending on marked and specialist cars has been curtailed. As we all know there are fewer dedicated traffic cars around, leaving the ones that are still in service to do more work, more time on the road, less time in the workshop. I have no doubt that the cars are always kept in a roadworthy condition, but other routine tasks and service intervals may be extended to save money. In our area, Durham, the best parts are taken off the cars and swapped into cars which are still in use before the de-commissioned ones are disposed of, seats, door mirrors, bits of trim, wheels / tyres etc. I personally wouldn't buy one, the various drivers have no financial commitment to the car so really couldn't give a stuff about what goes wrong as they don't have to pay to have it repaired. If you don't mind the odd bits of trim and other items which don't affect the running of the car and are purely cosmetic then it's a cheap car, those sort of miles are nothing for a Volvo. Armed Response cars usually have a safe fitted in them so check to see if the floor is 100% intact and hasn't been cut to accommodate the safe.

[tunnie]

think that looks like a shed with wheels if i am honest, horrible grey plastic dash too.

That kind of money would get you a 2002 retail spec 3.2 facelift elite.

[Del Boy]

think that looks like a shed with wheels if i am honest, horrible grey plastic dash too.

That kind of money would get you a 2002 retail spec 3.2 facelift elite.

Don't want another Mig mate sorry   Anyway he said he'd meet me at £1700 and as the mig was fu***ng about yet again earlier (flat as a pancake then started 10 mins later?) I am seriously considering it. To be honest I want something that the mrs. can rely on and the mig has been an excellent car until this past year. She could have fun with the power too, also the volvo will hold on to its money much better and do more miles sorry to say than my omega ever will  Being x-plod it will have a few niggles but then again so did my Omega. Will have to seriously consider this me thinks.

[tmx]

that kind of money could get you a W124 3.0 6cyl Mercedes Benz a proper car thatll never ever go wrong and will out live the volvo easily!  my grandad has had his since 1992 and its done 310k and its never missed a beat

that volvo problably will blow up the turbo is problably nackered on it and various other bits and bobs will be.

if you want an ex police volvo try and get an ex west mercia or dyfed powys police car as these 2 forces i know for a fact look after there cars

[Del Boy]

that kind of money could get you a W124 3.0 6cyl Mercedes Benz a proper car thatll never ever go wrong and will out live the volvo easily!  my grandad has had his since 1992 and its done 310k and its never missed a beat

that volvo problably will blow up the turbo is problably nackered on it and various other bits and bobs will be.

if you want an ex police volvo try and get an ex west mercia or dyfed powys police car as these 2 forces i know for a fact look after there cars

Used to have one of them, was ok but too old now.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

You are still looking for another car then LSG?

How is the MV6 now? :-? :-? :-?  I have not seen it for a while.

[Del Boy]

You are still looking for another car then LSG?

How is the MV6 now? :-? :-? :-?  I have not seen it for a while.

Yeah still looking, flat as a pancake earlier up brookfield shops then started fine 10 mins after. But yeah it's been ok-ish but keeping my beedy eye on this Volvo.

[theowletman]

think that looks like a shed with wheels if i am honest, horrible grey plastic dash too.

That kind of money would get you a 2002 retail spec 3.2 facelift elite.

Don't want another Mig mate sorry   Anyway he said he'd meet me at £1700 and as the mig was fu***ng about yet again earlier (flat as a pancake then started 10 mins later?) I am seriously considering it. To be honest I want something that the mrs. can rely on and the mig has been an excellent car until this past year. She could have fun with the power too, also the volvo will hold on to its money much better and do more miles sorry to say than my omega ever will  Being x-plod it will have a few niggles but then again so did my Omega. Will have to seriously consider this me thinks.

I may be totally wrong here so if I am please accept my apologies in advance - timing belt - I seem to remember that they are a nightmare on the T5. On normal 2.5 V70's they are straightforward but not so on the T5, I may be wrong but worth looking into before parting with your hard earned cash. Eurocarparts do bits for Volvos so normal servicing should be very affordable.

[Del Boy]

think that looks like a shed with wheels if i am honest, horrible grey plastic dash too.

That kind of money would get you a 2002 retail spec 3.2 facelift elite.

Don't want another Mig mate sorry   Anyway he said he'd meet me at £1700 and as the mig was fu***ng about yet again earlier (flat as a pancake then started 10 mins later?) I am seriously considering it. To be honest I want something that the mrs. can rely on and the mig has been an excellent car until this past year. She could have fun with the power too, also the volvo will hold on to its money much better and do more miles sorry to say than my omega ever will  Being x-plod it will have a few niggles but then again so did my Omega. Will have to seriously consider this me thinks.

I may be totally wrong here so if I am please accept my apologies in advance - timing belt - I seem to remember that they are a nightmare on the T5. On normal 2.5 V70's they are straightforward but not so on the T5, I may be wrong but worth looking into before parting with your hard earned cash. Eurocarparts do bits for Volvos so normal servicing should be very affordable.

Had one around 30k ago, due every 90k Volvo said to me. Thanks for the info though mate

[tunnie]

the V70 is actually quite small, not nearly so much space as the Omega.

I would be looking into Audi A6 Estate with that kind of budget.

[Del Boy]

the V70 is actually quite small, not nearly so much space as the Omega.

I would be looking into Audi A6 Estate with that kind of budget.

Don't want it for space though   Also I had a Volvo before and loved it too bits, to be honest I either wanted another V70 or was gonna keep the mig for a lil while longer but as that seems to be geting a little bit tired then V70 seem the way to go for me.

[mantahatch]

think that looks like a shed with wheels if i am honest, horrible grey plastic dash too.

That kind of money would get you a 2002 retail spec 3.2 facelift elite.

Don't want another Mig mate sorry   Anyway he said he'd meet me at £1700 and as the mig was fu***ng about yet again earlier (flat as a pancake then started 10 mins later?) I am seriously considering it. To be honest I want something that the mrs. can rely on and the mig has been an excellent car until this past year. She could have fun with the power too, also the volvo will hold on to its money much better and do more miles sorry to say than my omega ever will  Being x-plod it will have a few niggles but then again so did my Omega. Will have to seriously consider this me thinks.

Yes the T volvo's are great fun, just sold the wife's T4 200bhp, but remember you will be paying a lot of tax on it each year.
As for holding it's value, I have to disagree, valued ours in February this year, trade in was £3100, traded it in june this year best I could get was £2000  
Big fast cars with high tax are woth nothing at the moment.

Was reliable though.

Just my useless opinion and experience.

Mike

[Del Boy]

think that looks like a shed with wheels if i am honest, horrible grey plastic dash too.

That kind of money would get you a 2002 retail spec 3.2 facelift elite.

Don't want another Mig mate sorry   Anyway he said he'd meet me at £1700 and as the mig was fu***ng about yet again earlier (flat as a pancake then started 10 mins later?) I am seriously considering it. To be honest I want something that the mrs. can rely on and the mig has been an excellent car until this past year. She could have fun with the power too, also the volvo will hold on to its money much better and do more miles sorry to say than my omega ever will  Being x-plod it will have a few niggles but then again so did my Omega. Will have to seriously consider this me thinks.

Yes the T volvo's are great fun, just sold the wife's T4 200bhp, but remember you will be paying a lot of tax on it each year.
As for holding it's value, I have to disagree, valued ours in February this year, trade in was £3100, traded it in june this year best I could get was £2000  
Big fast cars with high tax are woth nothing at the moment.

Was reliable though.

Just my useless opinion and experience.

Mike

Yeah very fun the T cars, maybe high tax but I could get it taxed before the new rules come in, in april then it would be this years price