My New Volvo 240

[leeds_182]

Despite owing several volvos, I have never owned a 240.

Well, that’s changed now as I am now the proud owner of this late 1993 Volvo 240 2.0 8v.

Previous owner has had it since 1995 so I will be the third owner. I had to speak to him when the courier was there and he was choking up, 93 years old, bless him. Either that or he was having a stroke.

Recovery man sent me this picture so I’ll update when it arrives.

Im excited!

 

[Adey.]

i am also excited, plans for it?

 

[jenic]

The massive rear windows reminds me of my Herald, I really like this one Jim!

What did it cost?

 

[R3k1355]

He was sad to see his old car go?

I'm guessing you didn't tell him you were going to slam it, stick a sidepipe on and flog it in three weeks?

 

[thecrim22]

He was sad to see his old car go?

I'm guessing you didn't tell him you were going to slam it, stick a sidepipe on and flog it in three weeks?

Are you not giving him a bit too much credit 3 weeks????? Be gone inside a fortnight😂😂

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

i am also excited, plans for it?

Sell it

 

[Scrooge]

You must be classing yourself as a Volvo trader by now surely

 

[leeds_182]

He was sad to see his old car go?

I'm guessing you didn't tell him you were going to slam it, stick a sidepipe on and flog it in three weeks?

I told him I was going to treasure it....as I was composing my eBay advert.

 

[Jack!]

You must be classing yourself as a Volvo trader by now surely

Best synonym I've heard for nonce yet!

 

[Krarl]

Sold in 5...4...3.. Nevermind its already gone, the recovery truck wasn't even taking it round Jim's gaff😂

 

[Stuflac]

My dad taught me to drive in a 240 saloon. Had it years, then swapped it with our neighbour for a case of wine.

 

[Jack!]

My dad taught me to drive in a 240 saloon. Had it years, then swapped it with our neighbour for a case of wine.

Your dad often steal from your neighbours?

 

[S-JM]

Another vote for a single thread for all of your purchases (and sales) - "Jim's Automotive Adventure", rather than one thread per car. I'd actually be interested in your full car history too .

Love the 240, what's the mileage?

 

[Stay Puft]

I do click on these threads expecting a continuation of one of the others, as I don’t realise it’s a new car/different model. Mad how many you get through!

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I think these are a better looking car than the 740/940. A bit more character to them. I can imagine it's even worse to drive though, which probably isn't good lol.

Is it just another quick flip like the last one?

 

[RSRowe]

I always wanted one of these. Crying out for a modern T5 engine banging in it though 😂

 

[Willo40]

i have just been watching a video of a red 240 saloon with a 900hp twin turbo motor in it, mental and really cool


Edit, i think it was a 240

 

[R3k1355]

Another vote for a single thread for all of your purchases (and sales) - "Jim's Automotive Adventure", rather than one thread per car. I'd actually be interested in your full car history too .

Love the 240, what's the mileage?

That would just get confusing, people would never keep track.

You'd check in one week and he'd be rolling around in a silver 740. Next week it's a red 740, with something else just arriving.

 

[leeds_182]

It’s arrived. Look at that dash!

 

[RustyMojo]

f**k the dash, what are the beige rubber floor mats all about?

 

[leeds_182]

f**k the dash, what are the beige rubber floor mats all about?

Genuine volvo winter mats those, babby.

 

[leeds_182]

‘Is that weird guy next door washing his car in the rain?’

Yes, yes he is.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I can't believe they were still making them in 1993. Mental.

 

[alistairolsen]

When's the engine swap happening?

 

[Donny_Dog]

A set of CCW LM20's on this, would look amazing. Dropped darn low.
Imagine the prolapsing that would take place on the school run.

 

[leeds_182]

 

[Panda.]

B. E. A. UTIFUL 😍

 

[Big Toe]

I can't believe they were still making them in 1993. Mental.

If anyone ever asks why Volvo thought it necessary to enter BTCC is the 90s to improve their image, here’s the answer.

 

[Stay Puft]

Best condition one you’ve bought yet?

 

[Matthew]

It’s a lovely colour.

 

[leeds_182]

Clayed, polished and waxed the front end. That’ll have to do for today. It’s like washing three cars.

 

[Clart]

Please tell me its gonna be bagged.

 

[Clart]

or better still

 

[imprezaworks]

That looks in superb condition

 

[-Rob]

I’d quite like to buy this off you in a weeks time when you sell it.. seems a great base!

 

[MarkCup]

Bass/treble sliders and auto reverse. Impressive!

 

[R3k1355]

or better still

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Dennis and the Dicks?

 

[Clart]

Dennis and the Dicks?

 

[leeds_182]

It would be £3100 for the parts for the air ride.

Not quite as cheap as a grinder.

 

[R3k1355]

I was somewhat hesitant to play the video considering the car seems to be named after a Gay porno flick.