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by phil480
Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480 GT
Replies: 43
Views: 12416

My 480 GT

So, day 5 of ownership, I thought I best start posting here. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c3yTjUjdoxHgVhoTkR7NeUeTRulbyea_8nsG5zONGBv9iN3h552lTT7B5tQNIKZIc4vw-Af2ko_QejbWXkvPKki_4iVX8nh6gaZWnPNYOXIeImmitrpRPG5PaHu0K94hKOYGLbu_efJW_nWlABCcRD=w2256-h1692-no?authuser=0 Lets start with a b...
by phil480
Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Returning member and owner
Replies: 4
Views: 687

Re: Returning member and owner

Thanks David!
Yes, that's the one. Always wanted a GT. Loving it so far!
by phil480
Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Returning member and owner
Replies: 4
Views: 687

Re: Returning member and owner

I am based on the south coast, West Sussex. Used to be Leicestershire back when I had my old one. I look forward to a future meet :)
by phil480
Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Returning member and owner
Replies: 4
Views: 687

Returning member and owner

Hello everyone. I am delighted to be back in a 480 after 11 years! I previouly owned a white '93 ES model which I regretably sold in 2009. Now that I am in a much better position to own one, I have this. A '94 GT that is probably going to turn out to be a money pit. Gaps in the service history and s...
by phil480
Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Post your 480 youtube content!
Replies: 10
Views: 4812

by phil480
Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted Red one on A6 heading towards Loughborough
Replies: 0
Views: 1118

Spotted Red one on A6 heading towards Loughborough

Seen on Weds morning around 9am heading up the A6 towards Loughborough. Couldn't see plate, tried to catch up but some people think it's okay to do 60mph in the outside lane when there's nothing to overtake :kill:
by phil480
Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Home servicing
Replies: 4
Views: 1558

There was a feature on Fifth Gear last week, Tim Shaw did a self service on a BMW. On top of the usual replacement filters etc, he needed a diagnostic computer and a device that reset the service light. He still saved plenty of money compared to what the BMW dealer would have charged. I'd like to gi...
by phil480
Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

Yeh, it's the steel pipe. The garage quoted £55+vat to replace it and sort the handbrake out. I've been advised to let them do it at that price, as it is a difficult job.
by phil480
Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

It'll pass. It's not failed on me yet :) I hope you 'touched wood' or something after you typed that! You may have just put the hex on yrself. (and no 'wood' jokes Esta! :wink: ) C In the words of Beavis and Butthead "Huh huh huh, Wood!" Anyway, guess what, it failed :( Rear o/s brike pipe corroded...
by phil480
Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:44 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

It'll pass. It's not failed on me yet :)
by phil480
Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Post your 480's pics 2008!
Replies: 16
Views: 3897

Just thought I'd include mine if it counts :P

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by phil480
Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

Just a quick update. I have booked the 480 in for MOT tomorrow, so it will have 12 monts MOT on it instead of 1 and a bit :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-VOLVO-480-ES ... 286.c0.m14
by phil480
Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Departing the world of 480 (for now)
Replies: 4
Views: 1702

Yes, the 480 is on ebay now, no bids as yet, but it's still got a few days. I have had some recommendations on a FZR600. Apparently it's an ideal first bike and cheap to insure. So I may be interested. Can you send me some full details, like how much tax/mot, what year, condition and all that. Eithe...
by phil480
Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

glasgowjim wrote:best way to sell a car is to have a long mot especially at that price.
I'll see how it goes, I suppose I could get it MOTd early, I didn't really want to spend anymore money on it.
by phil480
Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

Ah, just found out, it now takes hours to show properly, even though the first time it was pretty much instant. Oh well!

This should be the new link to it anyway:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0269263466
by phil480
Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

Yeh, ebay took it off because I had put something like "let me know if you have a sensible offer"

I didn't know you couldn't put that. Anyway I've edited it and relisted it, but it's not there in search results. It says it's active n My Ebay but it don't come up in the search :angry: :kill:
by phil480
Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

by phil480
Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Departing the world of 480 (for now)
Replies: 4
Views: 1702

Not sure exactly what bike I will get. I've been looking at chopper/cruisers. I'd like something like the Yamaha Virago. I don't think I'd be comfortable on a sports bike. I'll keep watching ebay til a good deal comes along :) Oh, out of interest I tried that webuyanycar.com to see what they'd offer...
by phil480
Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Departing the world of 480 (for now)
Replies: 4
Views: 1702

Departing the world of 480 (for now)

I've had to make a tough decision. Because of the expensive costs of fuel tax and insurance, I have decided to move to a motorcycle, as it's hell of alot cheaper than owning a 480. Now having passed my bike test, I'm all set for getting a bike, and the 480 is going to be for sale very soon. Original...
by phil480
Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Two 480s on Dartmoor: Vase Green and White
Replies: 4
Views: 2107

I posted it on here, couldn't remember the exact reg, but details are:
Spotted White 480 with black bumpers parked up in the Collection/Garden Centre area at Trago Mills near Newton Abbot. Can't remember the exact plate, but had DAD in it, and a "Catalyser" badge.