Hello and wow

Here you can talk about the joy owning a Volvo 480 brings. Non-technical discussions take place here, like what is the difference between an ES and a S version.

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lee
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Hello and wow

Post by lee » Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:08 am

As a long time member I remember all the good times and the not so good times. I’ve been on a decade break from the 480 even though I still had one which is now in a sorry state but also just taken in 2 more stray 480s.

I can’t believe the forum is still a thing what with the creation of this new strange world of social media.

As for now I’m back on the 480 groove let’s hope I can relight the fire that once burnt
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Re: Hello and wow

Post by jifflemon » Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:36 am

Facebook's growth of "groups" saddens me because information is, in my opinion, more valuable in forums than facebook groups.
In forums, the information is categorized, easily available no matter its age.
On facebook, information is all mixed up, quickly disappears, the search engine feature is appalling and all is made to make users post short messages or "likes". Posts and comment sections are an endless universe of “click to see more”. The posts also seem to be an endless repetition of the same thing.

So, welcome back, glad to have you here!

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Re: Hello and wow

Post by jamescarruthers » Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:27 am

Hello Lee and welcome back! Looking forward to hearing about what you get up to with 3 (?) cars. Are they all going back on the road?
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: Hello and wow

Post by lee » Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:38 am

2 definitely are but hoping on 3
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Re: Hello and wow

Post by dragonflyjewels » Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:01 pm

Hello Lee, I'm so pleased to see another saviour of 480s, fingers crossed all three make it back on the road.
I think strange is the right word for social media, as far as I'm concerned they are the 'look at my dinner' mob :lol:
Anyhow, you've probably seen that I organise a couple of meets a year when we drive in convoy and gather round each others' cars for all things 480 chats. Hope you will be able to join us - regardless of what you are driving you will be very welcome.
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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