Well after a lot of searching and THE WORSE LOAN TREATMENT BY BofA we now have a new Volvo in the family ( AND NOT WITH BofA) Some snooty young kid tried to tell me to just buy it from a preferred dealer ) yeah right. I was looking for 2007 in Silver with tan interior but lost that one by about 4 hrs 
So after scrambling around the big banks I went with a local credit union). I had a check in my hand and on my way to owning it after 1 ½ hrs . A 2006 V70R with 53k miles . I have to thank my wife for letting me even get this car ( and not a 01 to 07 V70XC). I have wanted one of these from day one…. I saw a dual exhaust R back in1998 and had to have one. Keep waiting for them to get more and affordable till now. For me I have to a add $$$ for what I like . Until the wife hits the lottery I cant afford the depreciation hit on a new car
PAST Volvos
265 wagon rebuilt and fun until it was pushed into a Bentley in commute traffic
760 Totaled by a friend
1995 850
Current
1998 V70 T5 IPD ECU
2000 XX70 most of IPD catalog ….DP, Exhaust, HID bulbs with Reflector lens , Beltronic RX75, SPA boost/est gauge, Sway bars, Cold air intake
301k miles and still has a LOT of get up and go( thanks lucky for that
last tune)
2006 Clean Slate. Lots planed for this garage queen
The 2006 R came with a Ipod adapter and tinted window which save me off the bat ( will have a new IMIV for sale cheep soon LOL )
Next Car
2010 V70XC T6
The Project Begins with Some Question and Guidance
On Hand being installed
235/45R17 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 winter tires
Bel STR i and Laser Interceptor HD front only laser jammer
TME exhaust
Alpha therm Washer heater added this 2 two years ago in the 2000 xc and its great in the cold.
This car will be out on its only lap around America. The 2000 xc has made eight total . ( the white one in the background photo )
Euro Sport tuning Air intake ………………..looking for input on this or the IPD ?
Expel headlight protection
Ordered
IPD Down pipe
NEED HELP ON
ECU upgrade
I am not feeling good on this choice. I have spent a LOT on the 2000 to find the right software. I went with IPD from day one but it started throwing codes to the point the cruise control would not work. IPD was great and we moved the upgrade to the T5. I then went with the BSR fro Eurosport Tuning and it was ok. Last year I stopped into to IPD and they did the air box and got a good read on the car for the soft loader. Best so far.
The problem is IPD only does stage 1 & 3 ( 3 is with turbo upgrade)
EST Stage 1 2 & 3
Others ESU options I should know about………………….. any suggestion on tuning upgrades ?
Also need figure out sub-woofer and Satellite radio pre wire situation
I want to go with the add on satellite option . I have a XM commander on the 2000 and it works great even in crowded FM band coverage areas. But I have given up am reception for that and can not see the display , which is on the passenger side
1 How do I know If the car is prewired for sat ?
2 How do I know if its prewired for a sub woofer ?
Head unit HU850
To add in next few days ( suggestions welcome )
Silicon hoses as available
Mobileye collision avoidance system
Sharper image lonizer
LED interior lighting
Garmin GPS mount hardwired power and dash mount
Ron