Oh my...now I HAVE to start drinking lattes

[jmowreader]

You know how we liberals are supposed to be latte-drinking, Volvo-driving tree-huggers?

Well...last week I bought one of these...



It is a 1987 Volvo 760 Turbo. Got it off a soldier who's retiring from the Army and doesn't need it anymore. Paid $500, and it runs like a top. Even the cruise control and air conditioner work. Goes like hell, too. I'm not real fond of the fact it burns premium gas, but otherwise it's great.

[Droopy]

1. Sounds like you got a great deal

It always makes me feel good when I know I haven't paid too much for an expensive item.

I've never had a latte. Let me know how they taste. :)

[MajorChode]

3. They taste like drinking warm milk

A real cappuccino served in a 5-6 oz ceramic cup is a much better way to go. Don't look for them at Starbucks though.

[jmowreader]

6. Cappucino isn't sterotypically liberal

Then again, neither is this particular car..from the front it bears a striking resemblance to a mid-1980s Cadillac.

[MajorChode]

2. You might be able to get away with running regular gas

I know that you can in some Volvos because they have ping sensors. The computer will automatically make adjustments in timing to compensate, however your efficiency will drop off a bit so it's a bit of a trade off. 89 octane might be a good compromise.

[JVS]

4. Bad idea in this case. A 1987 model probably doesn't have the technology for that kind of adjusting

[MajorChode]

5. Perhaps not, but I had a friend that ran regular in a '89 turbo Volvo

With no ill effects. You'll know if you have a problem right away because you'll hear the pinging. If that happens all you need to do is add octane boost to the tank, so it's certainly worth a try.