OT - Opinions wanted, Volvo p-1800 ES |
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OT - Opinions wanted, Volvo p-1800 ES |
rnellums |
Aug 25 2013, 02:38 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I have an opportunity to buy a low-mile p-1800 ES wagon from a friend at a good price, and I wanted to know what this community's views on the car was. I spent most of the day today going over it and washing it with him. The odo currently reads 33k or so.
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r_towle |
Aug 27 2013, 11:43 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
careful putting to much rubber up front.
the steering is all you...pure manual setup with an old school steering box. Its not simple to park...and it will keep your upper body in shape. There is an aftermarket electronic retro fit of a prius power steering system that a guy in Europe is making. Does not look to hard to make...you buy the motor etc, make a bracket, and custom make the last section of the steering shaft. Great reviews, but he wants 2500 bucks for the setup.. There is no stock power steering setup that will bolt in. My Father Inlaw owns the mint one...I have the spare parts car...which once we are done, I will have both anyways... We have been looking at how to fix the power steering issue for him as he gets older...its not getting easier for him. Remember though, it handles like a classic Volvo... IPD and VClassics (who race them) have tweeked the suspension so they handle pretty good, but the wagon has a bit more weight up high in the back... If I was to change one thing (and I will one day) it would be the suspension...it just sucks. The brakes...well, like I said they are way ahead of their time and those Girling calipers are awesome....the dual circuit setup is also very cool. rich |
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