Volvo 740 D24tic

[leeds_182]

People have their dream cars, the GTRs, the lambos, the ferraris but ever since I got into volvos this has been the one that I wanted.

I normally wouldn’t have bought this as
I’ve got two other volvos at the moment but they’re getting rare and with the sale of the forester I had somewhere to keep it.

I have always loved the early flat front 740s and love the sound of the 6 cylinder d24 so for me this was a perfect combo. The red velour interior was just a bonus.

It’s getting collected tomorrow and delivered on Saturday.

 

[Stay Puft]

Eh? Looks the same as 99% of your other Volvo’s!! Fair play though if it’s what you’ve hankered for.

 

[leeds_182]

Eh? Looks the same as 99% of your other Volvo’s!! Fair play though if it’s what you’ve hankered for.

There is a subtle difference to the front end.

But yeah, it’s still essentially a coffin on wheels.

 

[shiftspark]

Here we go, Volvo 624 ✅

You change cars more than most of this forums members change pants although I can’t stop looking at your threads.
Think I need help.

 

[MarkCup]

I love that! Original floor mats and stereo and it would be perfect!

 

[leeds_182]

I love that! Original floor mats and stereo and it would be perfect!

Looking at how much welding it had for the mot only 30% of the car is original metal.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

If a 33-year old diesel Volvo is your dream car, then you definitely have issues 🤣

Fair play for your zero f***s given attitude though.

 

[bashracing]

Looks good don't modify it

 

[Daz...]

That looks incredibly 80's, a proper throw back.

Fair play for finding one that still looks almost all original!

 

[leeds_182]

Looks good don't modify it

No chopping the springs and straight piping?

 

[leeds_182]

Looks good don't modify it

I had plans...

 

[White16valver]

Have you considered seeking help? lol

 

[R3k1355]

That interior is something else alright.

 

[Coops Mk1]

Lol that's horrible, love it.

 

[McGherkin]

Strange choice of wanking material tbh.

My parents had 3 740s. My most memorable moment was standing on the roadside with my mother with an AA man pouring about 8 litres of oil in the top of the engine, and it pouring out the bottom equally as quickly. Also being rear-ended by someone and their car being totally fucked and ours completely undamaged because they crashed into the tow bar. Good times.

 

[leeds_182]

Strange choice of wanking material tbh.

My parents had 3 740s. My most memorable moment was standing on the roadside with my mother with an AA man pouring about 8 litres of oil in the top of the engine, and it pouring out the bottom equally as quickly. Also being rear-ended by someone and their car being totally fucked and ours completely undamaged because they crashed into the tow bar. Good times.

It’s kind of like your volvo. Pretty meh to look at but has character.

 

[Bluebeard]

You’re a strange strange man Jim.

 

[Donny_Dog]

You’re a strangely attractive man Jim.

 

[Ray Gin]

Thankfully you will only have the burden of being seen in it for a few weeks before you sell it.

 

[leeds_182]

Thankfully you will only have the burden of being seen in it for a few weeks before you sell it.

Im committed to long term ownership.

Like the forester.

 

[Christopher]

Weird flex but ok.

It is kinda cool tbf.

 

[bashracing]

For £2k ish it’s better than just buying a 10 year old focus

Driving a newer car is like going to the football and watching a nil - nil draw

Driving something like this is like watching 5 all thriller, the end result has the same outcome you just had more fun

 

[DomP182]

For £2k ish it’s better than just buying a 10 year old focus

Driving a newer car is like going to the football and watching a nil - nil draw

Driving something like this is like watching 5 all thriller, the end result has the same outcome you just had more fun

Nice analogy, I'm keeping that one

 

[White16valver]

For £2k ish it’s better than just buying a 10 year old focus

Driving a newer car is like going to the football and watching a nil - nil draw

Driving something like this is like watching 5 all thriller, the end result has the same outcome you just had more fun

Can someone tell my missus this?

She's talking about buying some yawntastic A3 just because her friend's parents are selling it and it has 4 doors

FFS!

 

[R3k1355]

Did you show her a graph?

 

[leeds_182]

Getting collected in an hour. Then I get to see what actually turns up tomorrow.

 

[leeds_182]

Cars been collected and will be getting dropped at around dinner time.

 

[Krarl]

This gonna be your daily smoker then Jim?

 

[leeds_182]

This gonna be your daily smoker then Jim?

Potentially. The 18mpg in the other volvos gets a little boring after a while.

 

[Mr Burns]

For £2k ish it’s better than just buying a 10 year old focus

Driving a newer car is like going to the football and watching a nil - nil draw

Driving something like this is like watching 5 all thriller, the end result has the same outcome you just had more fun

Funny analogy, but I'm not sure an old Volvo diesel is 'fun'. Retro cool yeah sure, but I think a 10yr old Focus would a better car to drive in every way. I do like Volvo's though don't get me wrong, I've been in quite a few and always liked them.

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Love the interior. As much as a like an FSTi, this does have a lot of charm.
I will also be using the football analogy evertime one of my colleagues asks why I've bought an unsuitable 10 year old performance car when i could have got a new diesel audi on PCP.

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Ps. Only one 740 on ebay and it appears to have a half empty engine bay

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[bashracing]

Ahhh, the good old days when a timing belt took 20 minutes rather than 4 hours and didn't require me to develop another elbow and wrist joint to access things.


Nearly got it !!

 

[leeds_182]

It’s arrived. Other than a really questionable repair on the front wing it’s not bad for 32yrs old!

 

[R3k1355]

You you gunna see if the brown drivers carpet can be made red again?

 

[leeds_182]

You you gunna see if the brown drivers carpet can be made red again?

I think i might me bobbing down to home bargains for some £7 car matts.

 

[leeds_182]

Been out for a bit of a cruise in the smoker and she drives nice. Some of the welding repairs are a little ‘agricultural’ but it’s a 32yr old car so I guess you’ve got to expect it.

 

[leeds_182]

Few pictures on the drive. It’s hard not to give in to the side pipe and chopped springs temptation.

 

[shiftspark]

Are the wheel spacers your trade mark ? That’s the 1st thing my mate does when he gets a car, spacers and springs !

 

[shiftspark]

Looks remarkably good for the age