Long time lurker first time poster.
Ive always enjoyed reading people threads on here and since my other go to forum is having database issues and dying a slow death, I figured this would be a good place to banter about cars and share my automotive story.
So My wife and I recently moved out of the city quickly realized we needed a larger, more practical vehicle. We currently own a 2019 Toyota 86 and a 2015 Nissan Micra and my project, a 1993 Nissan Skyline GTS-T (more on that later) Quite an eclectic grouping of vehicles I know. So why not add another.
I am dead against SUV/ and crossovers (and car payments) and started looking into used wagons. Ive always liked the idea of volvos but was always a little hesitant on euro car ownership.
I tested a couple FWD auto V50s and really like how they drove, they were large enough without being huge. I called my local(ish) used import car dealer and told him I wanted one in manual (bonus points for T5) and pretty much got laughed off the phone.
The very next day he calls laughing. Apparently, someone came in off the street with a 2009 T5 AWD to trade in on a Volvo SUV on the lot. I went up the next day to take a look.
He said it was meant to be and sold it to me for what he had into it.
Its a 2009 V50 R-Design T5 AWD 6speed I got it with 225,000km / 140 000 Miles. It seems be well taken care of, the previous owner seemed to have parked by feel as every corner has a scuff. Also the front lip and undertray had also left the party.
I did what seems to be standard volvo maintenance, Waterpump, Timing Belt, Plugs and sunroof drains.
R design badge was also missing.
So far is been a great car, great at cruising on the highway and picking up stuff.
Turns out to be a great parts hauler too.
I don't really have plans for this besides bring it back to its former glory. Perhaps an intake to get a bit more noise.
As for the R32, I bought it just over 10 years ago when they were practically free.
Over the past 10 years, its been running for about 6. Its gone through several refreshes. I got it to the presentable state below. before the modification bug hit again. I primarily use this car for street and weekend track (occasional skidpad days as well)
Now the car is in the midst of another transformation. Finishing up the ITB conversion is on the list as well as a full exterior refresh. This refresh was started before our move out of the city so its taken a bit of time. Now we are all settled its full steam ahead.
The new detached garage is such a nice upgrade over the single we had in Toronto
I am a machanical designer by trade, and my old thread is filled with writeups showcasing many interesting modications to this car. If it ever goes back online id like to port some of that over here and share it so it doesnt get lost forever. Its a good read too.
Anyways thats my brief introduction.
Cheers,
-Jordie