That looks great, I bet you're so happy to get it home.
Yes, the money certainly flies out but you're chipping away at that neverending to-do list (however much it costs) and that's a positive point....at least that's what I keep telling myself as my bank account drains!
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- Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:02 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1988 Volvo 480 ES - A New Era Dawns: One year on
- Replies: 121
- Views: 28639
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: If only I wore ties!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5384
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:31 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: If only I wore ties!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5384
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:52 pm
- Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
- Topic: Merry Christmas!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3789
Re: Merry Christmas!
Hope everyone has an acceptable christmas after all of this! I plan on taking the 480 around Lincoln, and anywhere else I can think of, on Christmas day to try and get some pictures of him near the cathedral etc. Will post if I do. As long as it's not massively heavy rain that is! The good news last...
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Opinions On This Undersealing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 856
Re: Opinions On This Undersealing
It says they do do the cavities on the full job. There is an option for just under body. I’m definitely not keen on all the other bits not being covered. Perhaps best worth asking for a quote to cover underbody, arches and cavities only.... I think it’s still be the same price though. They’d only no...
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Opinions On This Undersealing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 856
Opinions On This Undersealing
So, I've been looking for a decent, professional company for undersealing after last years :cryhard: seen here -----> https://youtu.be/I4vkt74sRpw I always end up back at this one, not only because they are close to me but the service available 'after the fact': £60 yearly check and top up and 50% o...
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
- Replies: 170
- Views: 46411
Re: 1990 Turbo Auto
Ah, I did wonder if this was the case. I don’t remember it doing it before the ABS issue though?! Haha. Thanks guys. Helps me feel an extra 2% better about the car than I did earlier! It was technically under sealed this time last year but... to be honest, there are many bits I expected to be spraye...
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:13 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
- Replies: 170
- Views: 46411
Re: 1990 Turbo Auto
I do fear speaking too soon but I've felt that the 480 has seemed slightly more reliable of late! I've had it out about once a week. I don't want to leave it sat, that's when the problems started last year so want to keep him moving. The only nightmare is the mud and wet with the Carcoon :cry: I sti...
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: My beautiful ugly duckling
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4267
Re: My beautiful ugly duckling
Oh awesome.
I hope it's not too much of a difficult job what they said you need to do!
At least they can't get you on that the next time it goes in for MOT!
I hope it's not too much of a difficult job what they said you need to do!
At least they can't get you on that the next time it goes in for MOT!
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:22 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Look who's back up for sale
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5469
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:49 pm
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Dark grey 480
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5473
Re: Dark grey 480
I'd be all over the shop if I saw another 480 now. Flash, wobble, pop-up, wobble, frantic wave, eyes on all mirrors as it passes!
Not seen another since the early 2000s.
Not seen another since the early 2000s.
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: My beautiful ugly duckling
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4267
Re: My beautiful ugly duckling
You've probably seen these but as we're 480 owners, £70 seemed a steal for a brand new set of headlights! :lol: 'Christmas gift to self' perhaps? Possibly a faff but maybe worth it? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Genuine-Volvo-440-460-Headlights-93-97-Brand-New-Old-Stock-Read-Description/3331857655...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:20 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
- Replies: 130
- Views: 157402
Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update December 2020
Hi Edie – The vehicle when complete will be my summer daily... so it will have to earn its keep, doing the commute, April –> October. I don’t mind the rain so much, it's the salt I despise . It will never go head-to-head with a gritter again, that’s for sure! My Golf has done summer commuting for t...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:58 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
- Replies: 130
- Views: 157402
Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update December 2020
Do you think, after all of this, that you'll ever want to drive it? What if it rains ? :lol: All that perfect work! Amazing updates, as per. Green(er) with envy at each new post! It's nice to see what it's like to spend money on one too. What you get for that extra £300 on this, that or the other. Y...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:24 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Another Returner or Another New S For Sale?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 834
Another Returner or Another New S For Sale?
Like I said last week, these cars are changing hands rapidly of late. Don’t know if we’ve had this one recently or it’s a fresh one.
Corrosion, mileage discrepancy and not really any pictures we’d like to see.
Anyway, release the lions.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174554014752
Corrosion, mileage discrepancy and not really any pictures we’d like to see.
Anyway, release the lions.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174554014752
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:12 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Volvo 480 S - 1.7 White Facebook
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8523
Re: Volvo 480 S - 2.0 White Facebook
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: That gear stick is a bit....unusual, is it not?! Yeah, that’s a heck of a lot for a faffed about with S, even a low mileage one. No mention of any history? 1.7? Those lights: :sick: Plenty of opportunities for Jeff to chip away and knock the price down to £500 here I bet....
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo 480 meet once upon a time
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1946
Re: Volvo 480 meet once upon a time
No! It was me...I'm on a Mac and it's wmv file, isn't it. Just watched it on my son's laptop. Thanks for posting. I was at the camping weekend there with my J reg ES. I remember where it was parked but didn't spot via plate with the fantastic early digital days pixels! Loved the fact it was raw and ...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo 480 meet once upon a time
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1946
Re: Volvo 480 meet once upon a time
"Access denied"
Is this only viewable to certain people or 'anyone with the link'? It wants me to change Google accounts (to one that has access to the video).
I'd love to watch!...
Is this only viewable to certain people or 'anyone with the link'? It wants me to change Google accounts (to one that has access to the video).
I'd love to watch!...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Scrap or Restore, youtube 480
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3434
Re: Scrap or Restore, youtube 480
I second James’ comment. Can’t say I’ve seen a full silver 480 ever. Looks lovely. Good luck if you go ahead. I’m sure it’ll look fantastic if it’s doable.
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:16 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: TT on eBay - Tavistock
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2833
Re: TT on eBay - Tavistock
The arches look like they need catching (unless that's as a result of a previous bad job - hopefully not if mileage is genuine). Could just be that it's either been sat a long time or just come off a private plate, re: no plates. I'd say, with lack of info, that it's likely been sat and needs MOT an...