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by David
Thu Dec 14, 2023 7:07 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: what's your favourite in car music?
Replies: 35
Views: 45969

Re: what's your favourite in car music?

As a child of the 21st century, I like the music to complement the car - so as to take me back in time and hopefully get an anemoia overload as an escape from the modern world. With both of my cars being from the mid-late 80s, that means stuff from about 1987-1998 always goes down well in the Volvo...
by David
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: what's your favourite in car music?
Replies: 35
Views: 45969

Re: what's your favourite in car music?

I like 80s and 90s music mainly. I love U2's Achtung Baby (just saw them perform it in The Sphere) and all the cool remixes that go with it. I like New Order, Joy Division, Peter Hook too. Also love the Stone Roses (both albums), the Pixies, the Rolling Stones and some wonderful Irish bands you've p...
by David
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any C30 owners?
Replies: 10
Views: 12282

Re: Any C30 owners?

I'm based in Ireland where they did not sell well. I was surprised how few I saw in Norway and Sweden - I did see one in the Faroe Islands though! I think about 220,000 were sold world wide - almost 3 times the number of 480s. I would buy a nice low mileage petrol one if I found one. I'm the same. ...
by David
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:01 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any C30 owners?
Replies: 10
Views: 12282

Re: Any C30 owners?

I'm based in Ireland where they did not sell well.
by David
Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any C30 owners?
Replies: 10
Views: 12282

Re: Any C30 owners?

If an affordable C30 had crossed my path, I would have bought that instead of the S70, and maybe I will in the future. Here's the choice of engines I've investigated, and which to avoid. As the C30 is based on the same platform as the Ford Focus, with most parts having FoMoCo stamped on them, the e...
by David
Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any C30 owners?
Replies: 10
Views: 12282

Re: Any C30 owners?

I Used to have a 2013 2L petrol. I would get another ....but diesel. I had an issue with mine. Around 60k when I bought it from Volvo Selekt and I was told a year later that it probably needed a new engine and it was using a lot of oil. (still on the road though) I enjoyed it and it was a nice brea...
by David
Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any C30 owners?
Replies: 10
Views: 12282

Any C30 owners?

I used to own two 480s but none at the moment unfortunately. That is unlikely to change any time soon. I'm currently driving a red C30 r-design 2.0d. I was just wondering if there were any other C30 owners on here? You rarely see them on the road where I am, I'd just be interested to speak to other ...
by David
Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176992

Re: Rescue Car: R3

Looks great Colm. Delighted to see another on Irish roads.
by David
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Peter Horbury RIP
Replies: 8
Views: 3736

Re: Peter Horbury RIP

One of my YouTube channels "Big Car" did an S80 video.... https://youtu.be/Ix7DEWY25sw Following on from that, they had a Peter Horbury interview on the sister channel "Little Car" : https://youtu.be/ebTs3X1SU-Q Only two weeks later he passed away. Very sad. Thanks for posting those links. I partic...
by David
Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:23 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Peter Horbury RIP
Replies: 8
Views: 3736

Re: Peter Horbury RIP

Very sad news about Peter Horbury. A few corrections: Not sure whether it was already mentioned on here but Volvo designer Peter Horbury died recently. I believe he was responsible for designing the 480's interior as well as deciding the Volvo grille should go under the bonnet. A direct quote from ...
by David
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Peter Horbury RIP
Replies: 8
Views: 3736

Re: Peter Horbury RIP

The grille was the work of Steve Harper, but yes, the interior was the work of Horbury. It is sad he has gone so early - the 480 interior is well designed and a lot of thought went into it. Only let down by the poor assembly quality. We can blame the Dutch for that though :lol: I would agree with y...
by David
Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Peter Horbury RIP
Replies: 8
Views: 3736

Peter Horbury RIP

Not sure whether it was already mentioned on here but Volvo designer Peter Horbury died recently. I believe he was responsible for designing the 480's interior as well as deciding the Volvo grille should go under the bonnet. A very innovative and influential designer. https://www.topgear.com/car-new...
by David
Mon May 01, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: I am considering buying a C30/V40
Replies: 7
Views: 4287

Re: I am considering buying a C30/V40

I'm driving a 2008 2.0d C30 R Design at the moment. I like it. They are cheap to buy and so far mine has been relatively cheap to maintain, despite it having over 200,000 miles. I still miss my 480, but they are not practicle to live with every day unfortunately.
by David
Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 Wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 2942

Re: 480 Wanted

Best of luck. Great to see an old member back in a 480 again. Can't wait to see some photos!
by David
Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Rescue 480’s latest ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1589

Re: Rescue 480’s latest ?

Well done Jeff and thank you for all you are doing. I'm in the queue for one of these when they eventually are completed...
by David
Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Avert your eyes...
Replies: 11
Views: 2301

Re: Avert your eyes...

Ireland must be the worst country in the world for money grabbing sellers with rust bucket cars. Admittedly that is the worst I have ever seen!
by David
Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1.7 Auto on Gumtree...
Replies: 4
Views: 1572

Re: 1.7 Auto on Gumtree...

Wow, a 480 that is actually reasonably priced for once. Looks good...
by David
Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo 480 book
Replies: 41
Views: 15314

Re: Volvo 480 book

Yes, still waiting. Although I got a refund until such time as the new print was confirmed.
by David
Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My beautiful ugly duckling
Replies: 25
Views: 4156

Re: My beautiful ugly duckling

Personally I think the 440 is quite a handsome car! Enjoy :)
by David
Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Volvo 480 book
Replies: 41
Views: 15314

Re: Volvo 480 book

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