Will the car be ready?! EV vs ICE 1,300 mile EPIC Road Trip Challenge

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In this video I’m trying to get my Volvo 850 Tdi ready for our biggest road trip yet.
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EV vs ICE 1,300 mile EPIC Road Trip Challenge Full Video Series:
Preparing my car for the road trip
• Will the car be ready?...
Giving up on that car and buying a completely different car
• Geoff goes CRAZY choos...
Preparing the V70 R and some behind the scenes B Roll
• B roll / Behind the sc...
The drive to Dover and Showing MacMaster my Volvo V70 R
• Showing The MacMaster ...
PART 1... The big Video... Calais to Millau
• Calais to Millau - EV ...
PART 2... The big video... Millau to Benidorm
• Millau to Benidorm - E...
PART 3... Conclusions
• The Big Summary - EV v...
Selected Outtakes
(coming soon)
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  • @GeoffBuysCars
    @GeoffBuysCars13 күн бұрын

    Videos from the last 2 days went out in the wrong order… it should have been like this: Part 1 - prepping the green car kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGSDlsWYo5S9h6g.html Part 2 - revealing a replacement orange car kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6KGvLOen6vOndI.html

  • @sib923

    @sib923

    13 күн бұрын

    Ps that Honda Accord is classic beauty!

  • @G-ra-ha-m

    @G-ra-ha-m

    13 күн бұрын

    So this is the first part after the second which was first. Got it!

  • @matthewgodwin3050
    @matthewgodwin305013 күн бұрын

    Geoff is using a petrol Volvo, and Lee is using a battery operated Porsche. Congratulations on your win Geoff.

  • @wandameadows5736

    @wandameadows5736

    13 күн бұрын

    A 1998 Petro vehicle.

  • @sib923
    @sib92313 күн бұрын

    That V70 -R Is an amazing choice! Much respect to the seller! The Family will love it!

  • @dannydee2668
    @dannydee266813 күн бұрын

    I'm glad to see you got a sponsor, this means you will have money to keep your channel going. 🎉

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    And do cool stuff, which mean better videos 👍

  • @miles_5555
    @miles_555513 күн бұрын

    My very first Geoff Buys Cars appearance! Pleasure to meet you and hope the car does you well!

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    The V70 did very well…! I would score it 147 out of 10

  • @miles_5555

    @miles_5555

    13 күн бұрын

    @@GeoffBuysCars Amazing, really pleased, now to see whether it won or not!!

  • @BionicRusty

    @BionicRusty

    13 күн бұрын

    Nicely done, buddy 👍 Looks awesome

  • @richardwherry4896
    @richardwherry489613 күн бұрын

    That's a bin not a Volvo, thanks for the clarification Geoff.

  • @aadd3538
    @aadd353813 күн бұрын

    Keep Volvo sterea as the system canbus will run through it hence disrupting reR parking sensors and warning sounds etc. Best thing is buy a Bluetooth module for the volvo stereo with volvo adapter plugs. Use your phone for maps/ music.

  • @keithbolton5081
    @keithbolton508113 күн бұрын

    The latest volvo looks awesome Geoff am sure it will get you there safely. Lee should seriously think about getting rid of his present car for a petrol porshe. So may I wish you a safe onward journey Regards Keith x

  • @eirik_halvorsen
    @eirik_halvorsen7 күн бұрын

    "coffee and sensible decisions..." and that laugh!! 😂

  • @kevinmott6205
    @kevinmott620513 күн бұрын

    Biblical Geoff you crack me up😂😂😂😂 Biblical description of a BIG JOB 🌌⛈️ Did you really just say rational and decision in the sentence. Love the look of the gold Volvo. Entertaining as always Geoff thankyou❤

  • @LoremIpsum1970
    @LoremIpsum197013 күн бұрын

    And on the seventh day, Geoff bought another car...

  • @alanfaultless
    @alanfaultless13 күн бұрын

    Saffron gold. That has to be one of the best Volvo colours. This has to be your best car yet. I’m guessing it’s too good for a Geoffle?

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Not sure yet!

  • @MrOrange112

    @MrOrange112

    13 күн бұрын

    It is a fantastic colour. Couldn't agree more. It's looks bloody tidy too for a Geoff car. I hope you keep it Geoff you deserve a treat mate. Keep it and the red TDI. You'll have one that's economical on a run and one for a bit of fun.

  • @WelcomeToTheWorldOfTheReal
    @WelcomeToTheWorldOfTheReal13 күн бұрын

    Hi Geoff, just to keep you updated, as you are out of the country. I haven't seen any new 'trails' since Saturday, I'm hopeful that they have decided to stop for good, but am still keeping a close eye on things. I will keep you updated. Love the Volvos, I hope you enjoy your trip and 'beat the MacMaster!' (not racing :)_)

  • @jharkin31
    @jharkin3113 күн бұрын

    Good on you Geoff I was a apprentice in 1983 doing body work on car's at least once a week we would fit a sunroof on a new volvo for the dealer across the road 😂

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Measure twice…?!

  • @stephenoliver9235
    @stephenoliver923513 күн бұрын

    GOTTA GO GOLD ON THE GREEN 850 TDI

  • @TheLimeGuy
    @TheLimeGuy13 күн бұрын

    Cheers, Geoff. Great video 👍

  • @dennism7813
    @dennism781313 күн бұрын

    Don't chop the roof. Put in a sunroof if you must but be sensible, this is the UK. Unless you are exporting to Europe, best to keep it original.

  • @boriss.861
    @boriss.86113 күн бұрын

    Geoff, Pixies & Elves heat the panel once the lacquer is flashing, it should then smooth itself out to a pre-polish gloss finish.

  • @antonyread5595
    @antonyread559512 күн бұрын

    Love the flashes of the v70r 😂

  • @carolmurray5569
    @carolmurray556912 күн бұрын

    loved the video Geoff, hope everything is going ok on your trip👍👍

  • @pprc5363
    @pprc536310 күн бұрын

    To give Lee a fighting chance you should do the prep work on the trip.

  • @andyxox4168
    @andyxox416812 күн бұрын

    @8:30 nice set of wheels for the Volvo but .. there’s only three 😂😂😂

  • @martinwalker3372
    @martinwalker337213 күн бұрын

    A great video Geoff. Good luck!!!

  • @gesp5151
    @gesp515112 күн бұрын

    I found the EV so much more relaxing that I was immediately able to get out on my bike and do a mountain whereas ICE always left me stiff and tired. I think my overall drive to the Alps was a bit faster with the EV but probably more a consistency factor.

  • @SilverWolvesScarletForestSnow
    @SilverWolvesScarletForestSnow13 күн бұрын

    You need to get a couple cans of Seafoam, put some in your oil and some in the diesel and it'll clean that Diesel engine right out. What I used to use on mine and it made the engine so quiet.

  • @russthebiker

    @russthebiker

    12 күн бұрын

    Heard a few horror stories about that stuff Best thing is to drive the car hard,then change oil and filters

  • @SilverWolvesScarletForestSnow

    @SilverWolvesScarletForestSnow

    12 күн бұрын

    @@russthebiker Used it for years and it works great!

  • @JB12132
    @JB1213212 күн бұрын

    News this morning. American Embassy owes £14million for unpaid congestion charges in London - TFL published which countries owe what 😂

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower728113 күн бұрын

    Saffron gold what a great colour

  • @richardcolver8136

    @richardcolver8136

    12 күн бұрын

    In the 90’s less than nice people used to call that colour “Essex suntan brown”

  • @lesklower7281

    @lesklower7281

    11 күн бұрын

    @@richardcolver8136 l got it

  • @noelward8047
    @noelward804713 күн бұрын

    Excellent video ... loving the chaos ... flitting like a butterfly. (Clearly, it has confused some 'linear' thinkers though) Haha

  • @robalexander7348
    @robalexander734812 күн бұрын

    Looking forward to this challenge trip by you both 👍 Au

  • @Cowley46
    @Cowley4612 күн бұрын

    Surely its still a slam dunk for the V70R as it probably has more range than the Porsche and your fill ups will take 5 mins compared to a recharge for the EV. Congrats on your sponsor.

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS13 күн бұрын

    I love how that project quickly escalated from a slightly tired green diesel to a pretty epic looking saffron V70, I might just have to buy that if it makes it all the way to Spain.. you know where to find me😂 only slightly disappointing that the run of Renaults has come to an end!

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Made it and then some!!

  • @sib923
    @sib92313 күн бұрын

    Lol we know this isn't the right car you actually used Geoff but that's the beauty of a Geoff Buys Cars vid!! ;-))

  • @lynne2774
    @lynne277413 күн бұрын

    All good holidays start on the ferry. Have fun.

  • @EnglishTurbines
    @EnglishTurbines13 күн бұрын

    Hmmm, your going in a nice Gold Volvo as I recall Geoff...? Are there two Geoffs I wonder...?...🤔🤔😳😏🇬🇧

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Videos went out in the wrong order 😂

  • @Rich.Aardvark
    @Rich.Aardvark13 күн бұрын

    I can relate to the mpg more as I drive T5s. Id love ro wrap my c30 in saffron pearl

  • @ChrisHipkiss
    @ChrisHipkiss13 күн бұрын

    It won't be the petrol stops that slow Geoff down. Plan your toilet breaks if using AG1! Hehe.

  • @user-qo9jq7ed2l
    @user-qo9jq7ed2l13 күн бұрын

    Performance sports car…cuts to shot of Volvo. That made me laugh 😂

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    12 күн бұрын

    147mph!

  • @craigthev
    @craigthev13 күн бұрын

    for all the cars (which is great), I'd like to see Geoff buys a van!

  • @antesosic1600
    @antesosic160013 күн бұрын

    That car really reminds me of my own TDI Wagon. Same seats, same wood trim and the scuffed bumpers😂

  • @liamkilroy9478
    @liamkilroy947813 күн бұрын

    I'd happily run that as a daily, been looking at the v70 diesels recently but an 850 would be cool

  • @Everything_Evan
    @Everything_Evan13 күн бұрын

    I was liking the black steelies

  • @Dungshoveleux
    @Dungshoveleux12 күн бұрын

    Be sure to visit the Lascaux Cave AND the Millau Viaduct on your way there or back.

  • @davidflamee
    @davidflamee13 күн бұрын

    Finding it hard to keep up but, enjoying the rush. No tunes in the new car that's bonkers however, love conquers all.

  • @ianmuir3640
    @ianmuir364013 күн бұрын

    Geoff a few of those horses have left the field by now

  • @tpmg5272
    @tpmg527213 күн бұрын

    I was wondering how long it would take until the adverts started 😂🎉

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    A long long time after companies started asking…! I don’t do e bikes and I don’t review tech 😂

  • @tpmg5272

    @tpmg5272

    13 күн бұрын

    @@GeoffBuysCars good luck to you mate, you deserve it!.

  • @theodavies8754
    @theodavies875412 күн бұрын

    My last car was a Volvo V70 2.5 from 2000. Have a '99 S type 4.0 V8 for the last 6 years. It's still a better car than the Volvo apart from the load space.

  • @user-fj5jp8zu8f
    @user-fj5jp8zu8f10 күн бұрын

    Congrats Geoff on your wim😂

  • @AdelinoGambiarras
    @AdelinoGambiarras13 күн бұрын

    That's going to be an interesting trip.

  • @Elsie-uy2kl
    @Elsie-uy2kl13 күн бұрын

    You've mentioned the R word Geoff, ie race. I thought it wasn't a race. 😆

  • @noelward8047

    @noelward8047

    13 күн бұрын

    Not a race.

  • @matthewgodwin3050

    @matthewgodwin3050

    13 күн бұрын

    It a race, not a race, race. Which he's already won, because he's using a proper car.

  • @mikeyboy200606
    @mikeyboy20060612 күн бұрын

    You need to keep that orange v70 its stunning. It will be boring having 2 TDI volvo plus the orange will go up in value.

  • @enjaymarine
    @enjaymarine12 күн бұрын

    Another Great 1 - oops, is that what the name of your sponsor sounds for - or is it Soylent Green’s precursor..?

  • @thehobo54
    @thehobo5413 күн бұрын

    Hmm, could be construed as racing or pacemaking for insurance purposes unless you have got extra cover!

  • @theadventuresofred19
    @theadventuresofred1913 күн бұрын

    My S80 V8 would be .... similar but less space.

  • @Rich.Aardvark

    @Rich.Aardvark

    13 күн бұрын

    Yamaha

  • @SurrealWorldNews
    @SurrealWorldNews12 күн бұрын

    Not as nice as the 1968 Volvo 1800S in Red and Black leather interior. Plus a Black leather sunroof. My Dad had one and that's my dream car.

  • @christopherbennell5983
    @christopherbennell598312 күн бұрын

    My understanding was that the V70R was always 300BHP (unless I'm wrong) The V70 T5 was around 250. If that is a true V70R it should have a lot of specialised kit on it?.

  • @keithpardey1279
    @keithpardey127913 күн бұрын

    I would have kept the steel wheels on.

  • @Jewellerybybarrie
    @Jewellerybybarrie12 күн бұрын

    You have picked the wrong route, round Paris is the worse one. But you will be quids in once you get south of Barcelona as most of the services have very few charging points. We did Benidorm to Barcelona in October which is around 550km in seven hours with no stops for fuel in a 2007 Citroen C4 1.4l Oh also the AP7 has no tolls now so you wont have to stop for those either...

  • @user-bm2wo3sp1l
    @user-bm2wo3sp1l11 күн бұрын

    geoff a little something you might wana have a look into ,people are scratching there heads about ev's just going up in flames ,do you think speed humps might be flexing the battery's and causing the cases to open up which causes thermal bye bye ? might mean have to remove speed humps .lol

  • @kawakuru
    @kawakuru13 күн бұрын

    Geoff Don't you know that Diesel engines are only used mainly in trucks, tractors, ships and not in cars.....🤔so the choice is easy V70R

  • @csorgb05
    @csorgb0512 күн бұрын

    You need to give him a fair chance. Get a Japanese KEI car or truck and give him a distance race. The lack of performance will help to balance out his long recharge times. Besides, if you win, you will really prove how crap EV's are. I would go with a KEI that has a manual 5 speed and a turbo. Some options: Suzuki Cappuccino, Subaru Vivio RSR, Daihatsu Copen, Suzuki Alto, Daihatsu Mira TR-XX, Honda Beat, Honda S660, and the Autozam AZ1.

  • @zubeystinzen540
    @zubeystinzen54013 күн бұрын

    Beautiful & stunning that colour ❤ it,cant stand ag1 though,its pond water😂

  • @user-ml8gs9xd7f
    @user-ml8gs9xd7f12 күн бұрын

    PCPLea doesn't have a porsche taycan the leasing company does 😁

  • @andytipping70
    @andytipping7013 күн бұрын

    really pleased with that plastic paint? shoulda gone to specsavers lol

  • @breseler
    @breseler11 күн бұрын

    The suspense is killing me - when will we see some footage from this journey? And will Geoff return in a Spanish registered LHD car?.... Adelante mis amigos.......

  • @sprograt
    @sprograt13 күн бұрын

    AG1 = Stagnant Pond Water.

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Tried it?

  • @tomsurrey2252
    @tomsurrey225212 күн бұрын

    OMG! ANOTHER, 'race?'

  • @Jimdirt7898
    @Jimdirt789813 күн бұрын

    Woody vs Buzz

  • @johncouriermeh
    @johncouriermeh13 күн бұрын

    What happened to the orange one. Forget I said anything. lol

  • @user-ml8gs9xd7f
    @user-ml8gs9xd7f12 күн бұрын

    My friend drove the first prototype T5 from the volvo Gothenburg factory to Rimini for a press call .

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    7 күн бұрын

    wow....

  • @bentullett6068
    @bentullett606813 күн бұрын

    How is the V70 performing at the moment. I see it is already beating Lee ref the recent live stream.

  • @xxlmark
    @xxlmark13 күн бұрын

    car wash sign Please stay in car oopps!!

  • @on3orafter
    @on3orafter13 күн бұрын

    Springs then tracking surely! Not that you're using that car.

  • @vonnieblues
    @vonnieblues12 күн бұрын

    why does hubby come to mind 😂

  • @chaseshadow
    @chaseshadow13 күн бұрын

    Just out of interest Geoffers - How much is the tax on the Volvo R?

  • @trucker-zv4nh
    @trucker-zv4nh13 күн бұрын

    there it is 😁

  • @crazybake
    @crazybake10 күн бұрын

    That looks better

  • @jonnyl8418
    @jonnyl841812 күн бұрын

    Geoff, loving the channel and the concept of keeping old cars off the scrapheap. I have a question - what volvo can I put my dinghy in? I tried a V70 from around 2010 and the boot opening is too small even tried diagonally across the corners. The dinghy width is 122 cm at the widest part and the chines (bottom of the sides) are 34.2 cm below the top and 7cm in from each edge! Is there a Volvo that will fit it inside? p.s. my dinghy is in Almerimar, south eastern Spain and I'm planning a road trip like yours to go bring it home! Keep up the fun and recycling of old cars!

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    7 күн бұрын

    Try a 940? or a 240, those are the biggest.

  • @paulriggers1558
    @paulriggers155812 күн бұрын

    don't forget to thank the missus for such a nice car... pity she will make you sell it afterwards... wimmen...

  • @johnm838
    @johnm83812 күн бұрын

    Why do Volvo estates look like hearses?

  • @matthewwiddows6319
    @matthewwiddows631912 күн бұрын

    should have kept the volvo unit as you have the dolby system, you could have got a usb and bluetooth add on.

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    12 күн бұрын

    I did in the end :)

  • @marks7471
    @marks747113 күн бұрын

    Did I dream it Geoff? or did I already see a video of you well on your way, you were near the Millau viaduct.

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Slight delay on videos going online :) I’m at a bar in Benidorm, waiting for Lee

  • @marks7471

    @marks7471

    13 күн бұрын

    @@GeoffBuysCars Ha Ha, enjoy it Geoff 👍 greetings from Germany.

  • @grahamheath3799
    @grahamheath379913 күн бұрын

    Rather curious about this video when you have already admitted you aren't taking this one!!!!!

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Videos uploaded in the wrong order 😂

  • @ilollipop100
    @ilollipop10013 күн бұрын

    I'm curious? How much has the green Volvo with all the work cost you versus the new saffron gold one?

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    12 күн бұрын

    Green one doesn’t owe much, less than £2k

  • @the1beard
    @the1beard13 күн бұрын

    Arn't these the ones that cost 4 arms and 10 legs to fix?

  • @xt7190
    @xt719012 күн бұрын

    TDIis Diesel Geoff, you said Petrol?

  • @dryster123
    @dryster12313 күн бұрын

    I enjoy tour videos, but this was the first one when I have questioned your sanity.

  • @vossierebel
    @vossierebel13 күн бұрын

    GGG!!!

  • @fremenondesand3896
    @fremenondesand389612 күн бұрын

    how does the grass clippings smoothie taste?

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    7 күн бұрын

    fine to be fair, it's almost chocolatey

  • @fremenondesand3896

    @fremenondesand3896

    7 күн бұрын

    @@GeoffBuysCars as a vegan enthusiast, I process my grass through cows. You end up with a grass drink that's almost milky and very good for you.

  • @middknifecrisis
    @middknifecrisis13 күн бұрын

    Geoff, does your featured product taste Green or does it taste nice(ish)?

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Watch to the end :)

  • @gothicpagan.666
    @gothicpagan.66612 күн бұрын

    Will that Volvo do 30 mpg on a run? Easy to work out the cost, The No. starts and ends with 😵😬

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    7 күн бұрын

    i was hoping for more like 36-37 but i was wrong, haha

  • @gothicpagan.666

    @gothicpagan.666

    7 күн бұрын

    @@GeoffBuysCars Try something similar later in the year using the green car. Diesel is cheaper than petrol in Europe and at an extra 20 mpg the No's will look a lot more C.I. favourable🙂

  • @TheKARMMARK
    @TheKARMMARK13 күн бұрын

    Is AG1 a new EV model?

  • @LoremIpsum1970

    @LoremIpsum1970

    13 күн бұрын

    Pond water...

  • @TheKARMMARK

    @TheKARMMARK

    13 күн бұрын

    @@LoremIpsum1970 I think Swarfega should sponsor the channel. Not some water based drink that turns green.

  • @TheSanddancer1
    @TheSanddancer113 күн бұрын

    so your drinking soylent green now then geoff?

  • @timcollard2403
    @timcollard240313 күн бұрын

    Can I challenge you in my ev ?

  • @_Smivvers
    @_Smivvers13 күн бұрын

    Hopefully you’ll only have a 30 minute wait for Lee in Benidorm

  • @car0lineadams108
    @car0lineadams10812 күн бұрын

    Just saying to anyone watching from New Zealand, put your seatbelt on first before you start your engine or you will fail your driver's license 👍

  • @andyredvolvo9434
    @andyredvolvo943413 күн бұрын

    👀👌

  • @SilverWolvesScarletForestSnow
    @SilverWolvesScarletForestSnow13 күн бұрын

    Why are tyres so expensive now? My Skoda Fabia that I had was like £40 a tyre.

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    I don’t know, I’m sure I used to pay £55 a corner, very different these days

  • @russthebiker

    @russthebiker

    12 күн бұрын

    Ukraine war Lots of the materials come from Russia and the Ukraine

  • @guy4469
    @guy446913 күн бұрын

    im baffled now you had a gold beautifull gold volvo i wanted that whats this now ,oh ok i get it i want this please when you get back ,Ihave 8 people that want my BMW E38 so not a problem buying the gold volvo one thanks .

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Videos from the last 2 days went out in the wrong order… it should have been like this: Part 1 - prepping the green car kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGSDlsWYo5S9h6g.html Part 2 - revealing a replacement orange car kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6KGvLOen6vOndI.html

  • @guy4469

    @guy4469

    13 күн бұрын

    @@GeoffBuysCars ok i get it gold is mine thanks

  • @SteveDull
    @SteveDull13 күн бұрын

    Shakeweight!

  • @BleachDemon99
    @BleachDemon9913 күн бұрын

    Where’s the primer 🙄

  • @GeoffBuysCars

    @GeoffBuysCars

    13 күн бұрын

    Who’s got time for primer?!

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