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- Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:08 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4431
FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Unfortunatley I'll be selling my 480 very soon, so rather than put it straight on ebay, I thought I'd give Forum members first shout. The reason I am selling is this. I have recently passed my Motorbike test and am looking at getting a bike, as they are so much cheaper to run/insure/tax. I have a co...
- Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:34 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Two 480s on Dartmoor: Vase Green and White
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2107
- Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:35 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Is it just me, or is this a common 480 problem?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2500
- Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:09 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Is it just me, or is this a common 480 problem?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2500
Ah, possibly. When the engine is just ticking over, it doesn't take long before the fan kicks in, and the computer says about 95 degrees. If the sensor is faulty, I assume the fan is coming on when it doesn't really need to. I thought it was overheating and the thermostat was dodgy, so I had it chan...
- Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:44 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Is it just me, or is this a common 480 problem?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2500
Is it just me, or is this a common 480 problem?
Okay, this may sound dumb to start with, but bear with me, I'll try and explain best I can. My 480 usually starts okay first go. But if it fails to turn over because I've not held the ignition on long enough, the next time I try, it either doesn't start at all, or I have to hold the key in the ignit...
- Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Time Machine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2981
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Time Machine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2981
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:59 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted White 480 with Black bumpers at Trago Mills
- Replies: 0
- Views: 962
Spotted White 480 with Black bumpers at Trago Mills
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.
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Time Machine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2981
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Time Machine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2981
Time Machine
It's amazing what you can do to a 480 these days...
...if you know someone who knows how to use Photoshop
And I quote:
"Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a time machine... out of a Volvo!?"
...if you know someone who knows how to use Photoshop
And I quote:
"Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a time machine... out of a Volvo!?"
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:37 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Life with my 480 ES and how I caught the 480 bug!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5408
- Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Got a pressie...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2687
- Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: 480 admiration
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3010
Mine was off the road for a couple of months, one day a recovery truck from the scrap yard came by and asked if I wanted I wanted them to "take that old car off my hands". I kindly declined whilst thinking "Old, it's not old, it's a K Reg!" :lol: On the other hand there's been a couple of occasions ...
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:23 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: At last! Spotted and got a wave back :)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 773
At last! Spotted and got a wave back :)
Spotted a Black 480 in Hinckley yesterday evening turning onto Rugby Road. Gave a wave and got a wave back.
Anybody here?
Anybody here?
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:54 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Life with my 480 ES and how I caught the 480 bug!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5408
Ok, here's the latest, at 110,000 Miles. I've been away for a bit, and the 480 had to be taken off the road for a few months because of Gordon Browneye and his expensive taxes. Anyway, since then it's back on the road, and I've just had it serviced with no problem other than the rear shock absorber ...
- Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Back in the white...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 897
Back in the white...
After what seems like an eternity (2 long months), I am delighted to say, my 480 is back on the road again :hopping: I had to SORN it for a while coz i couldn't afford the tax renewal. Tax disc arrived this morning, so soon as I get back from work I'm gonna give it a good run (but not too far, coz o...
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Nice piece of luck...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1650
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Nice piece of luck...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1650
Nice piece of luck...
I've spent the last 2 months or so without my 480, as I couldn't afford the tax renewal. So I had to declare SORN until I could afford it. At the weekend I won some money on the Irish Lotto. So I'm about to log onto the dvla and get me a tax disc :) So 480 will be back on the road for the start of J...
- Mon May 12, 2008 3:38 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted, Flame Red in Somerfield Car Park, Hinckley
- Replies: 0
- Views: 844
Spotted, Flame Red in Somerfield Car Park, Hinckley
Spotted by my brother, from what he describes, I assume it was a Flame Red 480, very nice, Reg K480***. I reckon I've spotted this one a couple of weeks ago coming into Hinckley on Sapcote Road from the M69. I spotted at the last second, tried to reach for the pop-up lights, but wasn't quick enough ...
- Fri May 02, 2008 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Last day on the road for my 480 :(
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2056
Yeh, it really sucks, and the price of petrol don't help matters. Luckily the company I work for provide me with a van and fuel costs etc, so I'm not without a vehicle. But driving an Astra van round is nowhere near as satisfying as driving a 480. Well it's only for 2 or 3 months I hope. Like Dan sa...