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by edie_fox
Wed Oct 27, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Baby inbound!
Replies: 32
Views: 13400

Re: Baby inbound!

Congratulations guys. :hopping: I brought Fox home in my red ‘94 ES. Although, that was 2008 and seats and prams have changed considerably since then! In fact, with one of the back seats down, I used to transport a two part (body and wheel base) Marmet coachbuilt pram in there too! I think you get a...
by edie_fox
Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Volvo 480 Antifreeze colour
Replies: 3
Views: 1345

Re: Volvo 480 Antifreeze colour

I think I bought this from eBay, the concentrate (you can buy ready mix too) and it lasted aaaages. 50/50, coolant/water. :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293036284243 ... XQjWtRQe2g
by edie_fox
Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Volvo 480 gets a post on Volvo Cars Facebook page today…
Replies: 4
Views: 1759

Re: Volvo 480 gets a post on Volvo Cars Facebook page today…

jifflemon wrote:
Fri Oct 22, 2021 8:02 am
Sadly, there's no goldmine of spare parts.... :cryhard:
I’ve heard of one in MK. ;) :lol:

Nice of Volvo to acknowledge the existence though.
by edie_fox
Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Replies: 170
Views: 45097

Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T

Thanks for finding it a good home Edie. Is the Xantia a HDI or does it still have the XUD engine? I've always liked those cars, much more than their successor C5 which is just a bland blob. It’s the HDi. The older ones (25+) my current insurer wouldn’t insure so it made sense as I’d have been payin...
by edie_fox
Sat Oct 02, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Replies: 170
Views: 45097

Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T

Well, 130 miles to Ellesmere. I was just pulling in to Shell and a Citroen ZX was behind me. Then a 92 Corolla saloon pulled in. It was very 90s for a short while! I’ve replaced both of the Volvos with a ‘99 Xantia diesel. The C30 is still for sale. I’ve never had to sell a a newer car before. What ...
by edie_fox
Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25th ONLY
Replies: 25
Views: 10623

Re: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25-26th Sept 21

I will still have the car this weekend but I don’t fancy tempting fate seeing as it is technically sold so we won’t be joining unfortunately. The new car needs a job doing so don’t want to push it on such a long haul til that’s sorted.

Look forward to all the pics tho. Have fun. :D
by edie_fox
Mon Sep 06, 2021 9:03 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Replies: 170
Views: 45097

Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T

Good news all round then Edie, at least as far as the debt clearance is concerned. Just wondering what your prospective buyer intends to do with his current one ? Maybe that's earmarked for his grandson as well. We will be very sorry to lose you but hopefully it won't be too long before you are bac...
by edie_fox
Mon Sep 06, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Replies: 170
Views: 45097

Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T

Well, you wait for a bus and two come along at once, as they say. I’m hoping to also sell the C30 now too and get rid of all debts and have a single cab pick up as the daily (I miss the use of lugging space!). So, yesterday, whilst perusing the P100s (I’d always wanted a P100 since working in a ridi...
by edie_fox
Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25th ONLY
Replies: 25
Views: 10623

Re: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25-26th Sept 21

I think we’ll be joining on the Sunday at some point (got a birthday meal on Saturday) but will confirm closer to the time. :D
by edie_fox
Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Replies: 170
Views: 45097

Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T

Got him out today and gave him a quick clean to pop along the the Lincolnshire Louth Motor Club's show at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. Fox went on the steam train and a few good people came to chat. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVKfuLuoFCjg16fZtqp4N9GSCHIiNv_Ed3s_BOlbB9IPZJT36tEs4Ke9...
by edie_fox
Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25th ONLY
Replies: 25
Views: 10623

Re: Northampton-Derbys-Yorks Meet 25-26th Sept 21

Just had a look at a rough route for this one (may not be quite right due to guestimates) to see if we can join anywhere. It's a biggie! Saturday https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXI4Mh8X9cUnYcPrPj9Id8rSOw7b5qz-hnXSZxLDReRgrwkWFivJvHgZqxBO5g52kgB2fbJK4XtIyUAtCBRJWYYlL-0EAwttwLINadN_-9D4VFRz...
by edie_fox
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1991 Turbo at Copart
Replies: 4
Views: 1690

Re: 1991 Turbo at Copart

jifflemon wrote:
Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:16 am
Sold on Gumtree in 2018. Shropshire.
Last MOT exp Aug 2019

MOT history doesn't read too bad, and mileage looks genuine.
Turbo register FTW. :lol:
by edie_fox
Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Did you ever buy a white ES from Lincolnshire?
Replies: 2
Views: 2641

Did you ever buy a white ES from Lincolnshire?

Hi all. Just had a message via my C&C advert. Thought I’d post on here if it rings any bells for anyone…. “this is a longshot but I am trying to track down a Volvo 480es owned by my auntie who is sadly losing her battle with cancer. She owned a 480 just like this in the early 90s and as they are fro...
by edie_fox
Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
Replies: 43
Views: 10818

Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21

Sorry for duplicates of others' photos! Here are some of mine, finally. :D https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU-b3LRbZwO_nawPCNyT1hzzfE288NAhpNa5pidPLNAp-sBu5sKClteMgog7EoGJjr7pAwi78TV06WidiJdPdCc2WOvM85qyUd3Z6UWObLj-Mjo2p4so4opoSO3vov5srrYgtR-ra1TFah3vtMb1RBX=w1083-h610-no?authuser=0 https:...
by edie_fox
Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:06 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
Replies: 43
Views: 10818

Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21

I’ve got a couple of pics but here’s a little video of Rutland Water.

https://youtu.be/yJjeFrAzF_c

Thank you to Sylvia & Al as always. :D
by edie_fox
Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:15 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
Replies: 43
Views: 10818

Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21

jamescarruthers wrote:
Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:04 am
A fine McStart to the day!

Image
Haha, excellent! Early doors. We don’t leave here til 1, joining at Daventry. 🙂

Are you doing both days James?
by edie_fox
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:54 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT
Replies: 104
Views: 44256

Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Looks great now the interior is all cleaned and tidy back in place. 🙂 I had a look in Mole (County Stores) last week, (your nearest is Buckingham) definitely worth a browse of all the leather cleaners and conditioners available in tack shops/country stores though. They can really deeply condition an...
by edie_fox
Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21
Replies: 43
Views: 10818

Re: Hampshire-Lincolnshire Meet 7th - 8th Aug 21

We hope to join for the Volvo training centre photo on Saturday evening then all through Sunday.

Lovely, the petwood is really nice :D
by edie_fox
Wed Jul 21, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Nilani on Tour - With Headgear!!
Replies: 23
Views: 6415

Re: Nilani on Tour - With Headgear!!

Excellent. Looks good.

I hope you’ve got time to spray the roof box to match the car! ……or is that just my unnecessary OCD? :roll:
by edie_fox
Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Your Input Required: What to Look For Buying a 480.
Replies: 21
Views: 6890

Re: Your Input Required: What to Look For Buying a 480.

Well, this has just ruined any free time I've had this weekend! :lol: Had a tech nightmare recording 40+ videos and then finding out 90% of the audio was distorted....so a few things were missed and by the end of trying to edit and save about 5 times...I. Gave. Up. Anyway, it's better than nowt spoz...