New here - getting a 480

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:41 pm

Ok, So HI

New here and for the first time in many years I have got some extra cash to get myself a Volvo 480 in adition to my other Volvos - 1973 142GL and 1987 744 TIC.

So this is the car I think I'l get. Has some problems like, the fogs dont work and one electric window, but the motor on it runs the glass just doesnt much. But iIn a whole the car is in good conditon. No rust, engine is good ans smooth running.
I read the buyers quid so I think I know what to look for. One was an irregular idel , but this one works better than my 744's 2,3 litre redblock turbo engine

But what do you think. Is it a good one by the pics?
http://www.auto24.ee/kasutatud/auto.php?id=264425

Edit: added pics here

Website · Post by **coyote1980** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:05 pm

Hi and welcome

Nice to see that someone with a heart for the older Volvos also appreciates the 480, not all 200-series / 700-series drivers share your wide taste

The car you linked to seems very, very nice, the best color (in my humble opinion) together with Paris Blue. Nice low mileage, interior (and paintwork) look excellent. Car is clearly imported from Germany (it has inside adjustable headlights, to raise/lower your lightbeam when the car is fully loaded).

Info-center (on board computer) is displaying text, so that's looking good too!

Engine looks dusty, which is good! (as in: no one trying to erase signs of oil leakage).

What I personally would like to find out is if the service history is present. But(!) since the price is only â‚¬ 1.470,- that should not keep you from buying this beauty.

Oh and: all 480 Turbo came with a front-spoiler (under the bumper) standard, you can ask the owner where the spoiler went

Good luck!

Brasco · Post by **Brasco** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:17 pm

Very nice looking late Turbo.... full leather and A/C too

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:01 pm

I think the spoiler went with estonian winters and our road care. Usualy there are more holes in the road then there is road itself. + they never tend to get the snow off the roads. And yes I realy love the design of the 480. Cos the rear end is defenetly made after the most beatiful Volvo ever the P1800ES. And if you look the 480ES like that it is a modernised version of that classic car. And getting the 480 as for daily driveing. Cos it gets good milage, not like my Moose Power (744 tic) with its 11-14 l/100km

Ou had some info on the net, that 480 also had a Haas Tuning bodykit? My 744 has the same companys bodykit on it. (a 2005 winter pic)

(my 142 in the background, cos that car realy needs some work)

Milosz_480 · Post by **Milosz_480** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:29 pm

Hey mate!
Don't hesitate if the car is as clean inside as outside.
If for some reasons you don't buy it ask if owner speaks English.
I've been looking for a turbo like this in this price for about month now.
Good luck!

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:22 am

getting it, that is for sure. Just need to wait a bit. Cos people must work and the ovner at the moment doesnt have time. Nextweek I think I'll be the new ovner.

robin_xr4i · Post by **robin_xr4i** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:48 am

Mmmmm! green turbo nice. Look like a goodun.

Lovin the 740, look proper gangster in black

volviz · Post by **volviz** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:48 am

Hi there... nice to see someone from mine region

And I know where Saue is

Matthew Brennan · Post by **Matthew Brennan** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:00 am

The 480 looks very nice mate, nice leather seats too! I like you 7 series it looks very well cared for!

Welcome by the way!

Matt

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:29 pm

coyote1980 wrote:Hi and welcome

Nice to see that someone with a heart for the older Volvos also appreciates the 480, not all 200-series / 700-series drivers share your wide taste

Actualy have you been to turbobricks.com forum. Posted this little 480 question in there to and was realy suprised how many of these 200/700/900 series guys like this kind of cars.
The best post was this one

that is one of the ugliest things i have ever seen in my entire life

fits right in with the rest of our cars

GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

......
Cos man. face it if you like Volvo's you are either insane or with very individual taste. I yet don't know whitsh one am I

Cos this car would be my 3 Volvo and 7th in the family. Even my best friend doesn't like Volvos. He even dislikes my 700 series (he drives a BMW 520 auto from 92) and totaly dislikes 480. But all the time we have to get somewhere we go there by my 744. So I think people don't like them but give them respect. Cos the know they are good cars. No mater what they look like. Usualy the drivers are good people not road maniacs.

+ Volvoclub Estonia accepts any Volvo car, even trucks and all other stuff made by Volvo. Actual I have most posts in our clubs forum. one of our members also sold his 850 to get a 480 turbo and a Kia Rio to his wife.

So visit our homepage and forum. www.volvoclub.ee - it's all in estonian, but I think most of Volvo ovners are inteligent people and can figure things out.

Milosz_480 · Post by **Milosz_480** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:40 pm

aibast wrote: Even my best friend doesn't like Volvos. He even dislikes my 700 series (he drives a BMW 520 auto from 92) and totaly dislikes 480.

Get this 480T, put RichMod in and kick his BMW's ass!

Brasco · Post by **Brasco** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:41 pm

I like the fact some people hate the looks of the 480... I've known far more to say they think it's cool though.... at least it is interesting enough for people to have an opinion on it.

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:13 am

my friend say, to get myself a VW Golf or someting like that, but they just don't call out. I don't want to buy one, they look ok, but not a car for me

Milosz_480 wrote:
aibast wrote: Even my best friend doesn't like Volvos. He even dislikes my 700 series (he drives a BMW 520 auto from 92) and totaly dislikes 480.
Get this 480T, put RichMod in and kick his BMW's ass!

I allready kick his ass with my 744

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:33 am

Drove the car. It's way different thn 700 series. And was a bit dissapointed But after some toughts about it Irealy want one. It did have some problems, like firs I just din't fit behind the wheel (I'm 190cm tall) but after some adjustment fitted perfect. The leather seats should have some more side support, but it's good enough for my driving stile. The passanger seat is also in good position, but the dash looks a bit of, far far away. But also can get used to that. When seats are to my conf. then It's almost no room behind me for other people to sit. But who cares

So now got to get my money together and buy it. The car moves as well as my 700 series, but more agressivly. The 700 is still a big car so its more lux feeling than sporty. The turbo works good on the car, as does the engine, nice and smooth. The short cluch movement was a big suprise. Being used to the longest ever clutsh pedal on the 700 series. Body is in near perfect condition and the electronics mostly work. Exept the tach.

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:04 pm

Getting if for as my own on monday

So soon a happy 480ES turbo owner

Brasco · Post by **Brasco** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:41 pm

aibast wrote:So soon a happy 480ES turbo owner

480 Turbo... ES is a different animal... (sorry mate, just a Turbo snob thing)... If it's that gorgeous green late turbo I'm very jealous... such a great looking 480... in fact, one of the best I've ever seen

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:51 am

getting it with a money the insurance company gave me for my 700 series. Some idiot rear-ended my black Volvo. So tis green one is going to be new daily driver.

Brasco wrote: 480 Turbo... ES is a different animal... (sorry mate, just a Turbo snob thing).

Ok what is the difference I understand the cars models are:
A - 480ES
B - 480ES turbo
C - 480ES GT

or am I wrong. correct me please cos not been in the 480 so much time. More in 100/200/700/900 series.

Agwa Moose · Post by **Agwa Moose** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:58 am

aibast wrote:
Ok what is the difference I understand the cars models are:
A - 480ES
B - 480ES turbo
C - 480ES GT

the ES badge only applies to one model (ES snobbery there

)

The different ones are S, ES, Turbo, GT, GT Turbo, Celebration, Collection, and Collection Turbo - I think thats all of em, there were a couple more limited edidions but they usually still carried an ES or Turbo badge

Sorry to hear about the 700 getting hit, is it a write off then? a shame if it is, looked like a bloody good motor, but good luck with the 480, hope it does you well

And on a side note - I want that moose badge!!!

J

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:37 pm

moos page and all other is writen off

So my moose-power is in insurance companys wrecked car yard. But planning on incorporating the Moose-Power logo on my MoosePower2 - 480 turbo then. Thanks for all the therms and models, so I don't mix thing up.

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:00 pm

OK, the car is now paid for and all mine. Pics soon