Miss my xc

[JRL]

http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/unhappy.gif Sold the XC and replaced it with a Passion Red/ Atacama V70R 6 speed.
As neat as the R is, and, of course, it will run rings around the XC, I fear that when the winter comes I'll be up the creek.
Even if I add snows I won't have that good 'ol ground clearance that I've been used to for the past 6 years. (@ XC's, '98 & '01)
JRL

[Art]

The 'R' is certainly one impressive wagon JRL...I know that I'd definitely feel right at home in one. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif
At the same time, we love our XC and appreciate it's utilitarian aspects. The extra ponies would be nice to have on hand though. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Ever see yer white wonder tooling around since you sold it? http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Post some pics of your 'R' whenever you get the chance. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

[barrysharp]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (JRL @ Aug. 18 2003,14:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/unhappy.gif Sold the XC and replaced it with a Passion Red/ Atacama V70R 6 speed.
As neat as the R is, and, of course, it will run rings around the XC, I fear that when the winter comes I&#39;ll be up the creek.
Even if I add snows I won&#39;t have that good &#39;ol ground clearance that I&#39;ve been used to for the past 6 years. (@ XC&#39;s, &#39;98 &amp; &#39;01)
JRL[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
JRL:

First, I&#39;ve followed your painful R purchase process and your recent disappointed in the R seats on Swedespeed and must say I&#39;m truly sorry to have read it all.

To have sold your XC70 on the basis/promise of Volvo delivering your R ontime was a big risk considering the scarcity of R allotments etc. You&#39;ve surely been a victim of bad luck -- what with the dash problems of your car at the dockside. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

I suspect you will hold onto your R at this time and make do so long as you can come to terms with your seat issue. Is this correct?

Unless you take your R on some pretty rough roads in winter time I don&#39;t see why, if you have decent winter tires, your R wagon can&#39;t manage. It has all the AWD virtues of the XC70 and some more. The R wagon would be subject to more body abuse I suppose because it lacks the sturdy side mouldings etc. Just take care and your R wagon should pull thru winter time hansomely IMO.

Hey, your R has Haldex whereas your previous XCs didn&#39;t -- now there&#39;s a bonus for you, so my man this should bring a smile to your face. Oh, and the summer months your R will shine and perform as the R has been designed to do.

Take heart and enjoy that R wagon of yours -- it really is a very good Volvo and blessed with marvelous Swedish safety and technology -- and I believe has no buzzing gear stick nor rattles from the rear suspension. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif &nbsp;http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

I&#39;ve named my S60R &quot;R-MATEY&quot;. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[GeorgeXC70]

JRL &nbsp;I wish I had your problems... In fact I will swap you my 04 XC70 with only 85miles on it if you want&#33; Anything to make a fellow Vovloer happy http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

-George

[littlewaywelt]

jrl,
I imagine that the R will do just fine in winter and probably 95% as well as the xc. &nbsp;If you put a decent set of snows on it should go well. &nbsp;The XC lacks the ability to really push through heavy snow anyway, so I can&#39;t imagine the difference will be all that much with regard to ground clearance. &nbsp;Considering how often one has to drive in deep/heavy snow, the R will probably provide more year-round entertainment. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif &nbsp;Please post a pic soon of youR wagon. I hope the seat situation works out so that you can comfortably use the R.

[GeorgeXC70]

So whats wrong with your seats in your R?

[mas71]

I&#39;m absolutely certain that your V70R will perform just great even in the snow if you have decent winter tires.

Also go easy the pedal. &nbsp;http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Infact my 855 Turbo without any AWD performed great during the winter, now I can&#39;t wait to see how my XC performs in the Scandinavian winter.

I&#39;m also curious what&#39;s wrong with the seats.