spock345
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- Joined
- Nov 3, 2016
- Location
- Livermore, CA
A relative needed space and decided to part with my grandfather's '98 S70. Needs some work but seems like a good short term project for a grocery-getter. My fiance also doesn't have a car at the moment and she likes it. So kills two birds with one stone. Needs work, mostly the interior.
The Pros:
It was FREE (ignoring the $100-ish in back fees, the CA online DMV thing is annoying)
A bunch of IPD suspension parts were thrown at it.
New brakes
Fresh paint
Maybe a cat back exhaust swap (definitely doesn't sound stock).
Most of the warning lights have been taken care of.
Nice wheels and new-ish tires.
AC works.
240k miles and still going strong.
The Cons:
Naturally Aspirated 2.5L 20V (really wish it were a turbo).
Automatic transmission.
Upper engine mount is shot.
Kick panels and door interiors need help.
Upholstery is a bit dry.
Headliner is falling down.
Radio doesn't work.
Dash squeaks like a demon mouse is trying to claw out.
ABS module is acting up (have a new one to put in).
Bulb failure light is on (and I have no idea why).
Front turn signals fell out at one point, need new ones.
Side markers MIA.
Tint on the front windows is illegal in CA, have to remove that.
I am fighting the urge to stick a turbo motor into it and taking it down to the BAR ref.
The Pros:
It was FREE (ignoring the $100-ish in back fees, the CA online DMV thing is annoying)
A bunch of IPD suspension parts were thrown at it.
New brakes
Fresh paint
Maybe a cat back exhaust swap (definitely doesn't sound stock).
Most of the warning lights have been taken care of.
Nice wheels and new-ish tires.
AC works.
240k miles and still going strong.
The Cons:
Naturally Aspirated 2.5L 20V (really wish it were a turbo).
Automatic transmission.
Upper engine mount is shot.
Kick panels and door interiors need help.
Upholstery is a bit dry.
Headliner is falling down.
Radio doesn't work.
Dash squeaks like a demon mouse is trying to claw out.
ABS module is acting up (have a new one to put in).
Bulb failure light is on (and I have no idea why).
Front turn signals fell out at one point, need new ones.
Side markers MIA.
Tint on the front windows is illegal in CA, have to remove that.
I am fighting the urge to stick a turbo motor into it and taking it down to the BAR ref.
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