Newbee to this forum

[The Recidivist]

Hi to all.

I've been a Volvo owner for many years and a member of various Volvo forums during that time. I recently purchased a low mileage Commodore Vx2 dual fuel wagon for my wife to replace her old, faithful 240 wagon Volvo which she dearly loved. We also have another Volvo, a turbo T5 wagon, but she wouldn't touch it with a 40' pole - hence the Commodore.

As she has no interest in joining this forum, I thought it would make sense to join to pick up many valuable hints, tips and other interesting stuff generally posted on these types of forums so, here I am.

This is our second Commodore, the first being a new VH SL/E 253 V8 way back in 1982 which we kept for about 5 years. The one we've just purchased is only the base model Executive, but it is comfortable, has a wonderful a/c, is in great nick and you have to listen very carefully to hear it running - it's so quiet. It appears to have been very well looked after.

So, here we are in Commodore-land once again after a very long long spell and I look forward to contributing to discussions from time to time.

[TonyJZX]

what's your question, caller?

[ucwepn]

haha some words about volvo drivers come to mind but we wont hold that against you, welcome to the forums.

[Kernal]

I got up to "I've been a Volvo owner for many" and i thought, get off this fourm, bloody Volvo drivers lol

Welcome to the forum mate.

[ClairBear]

I think it amusing there are volvo forums. Do they discuss types of hats worn when driving lol.

Seriously, welcome to the forum. Hope you (and maybe the wife, tell her there are some of us girls here) become a long time member.

[TonyJZX]

there are some good volvos

the T5s come to mind and the Americans love to put LS1s into the old 240s/740s n shit

[walesy]

welcome to the forums mate, dont listen to the volvo haters... ive seen some nice ones with 2jz turbo motors in them that would eat half the cars on this forum ;-)

[The Recidivist]

Thanks for the welcome.

I've joined because I'm virtually clueless about Commodores and this is probably the place to be to learn about any peculiarities these vehicles might have.

Our Commodore is well-mannered and sedate, and my wife quite likes to drive it however, for all those who detest Volvos, you might be surprised to know, performance wise, the Commodore is not in the same league as my HP turbo Volvo wagon. It seems to take a couple of seconds longer to get to 100 kph - and don't even think about comparing the outright top speed. However, the Volvo has been known to get a little temperamental on the odd occasion - and I expect the Commodore will be far better behaved in this area.

Anyway, I look forward to learning many things about how to keep our new wagon ticking over nicely from all you people out there who, over time, have accumulated a vast knowledge of Commodores.

[s_ikari2015]

Regular services and the engine will remain as happy and reliable as ever. Very rarely any serious issues with the donks. Some peripherals might go cactus but are always cheap and easy to replace. Probably the only exception is the power steering pump and steering rack. They sometimes start leaking after a hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand k's. Replacements are readily available, but most of the time a kit can be applied to fix the problem for a fraction of the price.

Everything that deteriorates on these cars over time (suspension, wheel bearings, brake discs) are all relatively cheap and easy to find and easy enough to fit by most backyard mechanics. Good Aussie designs for fixing/jerry rigging on the side of the road in the middle of no-where I guess.