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12-02-2018, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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Introducing.... LIKVAGN
So, my (future) brother-in-law is looking to get rid of his pickup truck and take over our 2013 Yaris... At the same time, a buddy of mine was looking to sell his 2015 Volvo V60... We crunched the numbers, it'll basically be double the monthly payments that we do on the Yaris, but I'll be getting a raise next year, so we can swing it...
And I'm now the proud owner of the aforementioned Volvo It's a 2015 V60 T4F (Flex Fuel) R-Design. Powered by a 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder pushing 180hp yet maintaining decent fuel economy for a car its size. It can take E85, so even though mileage will take a hit, the cost per mile is a little cheaper than 95RON gas, and cleaner too (not to mention the possibility of running higher turbo pressures...) Not the fastest car in the world, but a good balance between performance and economy. R-design spec means it has some sexy 19" wheels, lowered suspension and stiffened chassis, so it handles pretty well. Yet it's not overly bumpy, and the plush leather seats are a real delight. But my favorite aspect has to be the tech. It may not be cutting-edge stuff anymore, but adaptive cruise control is such a relief... Ever since I having a girlfriend and some more free time, I have been driving a lot more than before, and longer distances too. And my right leg would just be numb after a while of modulating speeds to follow the flow of traffic. Now I just have to press a button and the car will follow the car in front of me. Being a Volvo, it has a ton of safety features too, airbags all around, blind spot warnings, emergency braking... Maybe I'm getting older, I used to curse car manufacturers for adding all these "nanny" systems and taking away the pleasure of driving, but I can understand and appreciate it now. So, all in all, I'm super duper happy. In about a week we'll be taking a first proper road trip, 700+ km (about 450mi) to spend a few days with my mom, and I am really looking forward to it! Oh and the nickname, LIKVAGN? Swedish for hearse, so wrong yet so right
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12-02-2018, 02:40 PM | #2 |
Not sure about the nickname lol but very nice!
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12-02-2018, 03:00 PM | #3 |
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Classy ride and a functional wagon. I like it.
Parts, maintenance, and repair costs on a Volvo are outrageous! IDK... perhaps in Thailand, that won't be an issue. |
12-02-2018, 03:00 PM | #4 |
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bag it slam it camber it boost it race it brake it buy a supra.
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12-02-2018, 04:46 PM | #5 |
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Congrats! That's a beautiful looking ride! Enjoy your road trip. I expect it will be very enjoyable in that vehicle.
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12-02-2018, 05:06 PM | #6 | ||
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When I first saw the car, I thought "that's a beautiful hearse". Then I wondered what the Swedish word for hearse was, and when I found, I knew it was the right name
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Sure it's won't be cheap as a Toyota, but I did some research and asked around to existing owners, it's not toooo bad Quote:
Started to teach the GF how to drive it tonight, she's a natural, so it'll be good to have a driver rotation
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12-02-2018, 09:13 PM | #7 |
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Nice. Very executive like. I say go that route should you plan on modding it. Congrats on the promotion too.
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12-03-2018, 08:31 AM | #8 |
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Love it!
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12-03-2018, 02:07 PM | #9 |
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12-03-2018, 03:29 PM | #10 |
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I *am* getting dangerously close to 40 and trying to be respectable, this is a step in the right direction?
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12-03-2018, 07:21 PM | #11 |
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12-03-2018, 11:10 PM | #12 |
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Hell, I'm 63 and lowered my 2010 sedan last summer and already had a MicroImage rear sway bar on it... I'm going the wrong direction? LOL
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12-03-2018, 11:13 PM | #13 |
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I've told my wife more than once, I may be getting older, but I refuse to grow up! I proudly cling to all my bad habits! Thats what keeps me young..
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12-05-2018, 04:56 PM | #14 |
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I’d lick THAT wagon
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12-07-2018, 08:59 PM | #15 |
This!!
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12-08-2018, 12:54 AM | #16 |
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So, GF put the brakes on the name, it's a bad omen apparently
The car is henceforth renamed as NASTIMØØSE! And some new sexy pics for y'all
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12-10-2018, 11:20 AM | #17 |
Me likey!
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