Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving (480 CLUB MEMEBER BEEN TO VIEW
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- jamescarruthers
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Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving (480 CLUB MEMEBER BEEN TO VIEW
This is hidden away in ebay under parts not cars and looks save-able. Ends 3rd April, 2252.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-480-Turbo-8 ... 3a647c2a38
I'd buy it in a heartbeat just for the colour.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-480-Turbo-8 ... 3a647c2a38
I'd buy it in a heartbeat just for the colour.
Last edited by jamescarruthers on Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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)
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)
- glasgowjim
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Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving
Why does it always have to be the south of england ?????
A loud click just means the starter motor is jammed !
A loud click just means the starter motor is jammed !
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Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving
Dammit ......oh for a garage!!!
Cars: Bond Bug 700ES, Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A,Vauxhall Carlton CDX 2.6, Nissan 200 SX , MG-ZR, Rover 25 , Volvo V40 1.9TD, 480 Turbo..POPPY- to be released back into the wild, Volvo V70 D5 (ExWife nicked it, gave it back broken,I fixed it temp, flogged it to WeByAnyCr before it broke again :). Hyundai Elantra 2.0 CDX ( Strangest car ever).
Now have a full OBD software so although the 480's didnt have it - any members need a cars Engine Management Light reset post 1999 get in touch :)
Now have a full OBD software so although the 480's didnt have it - any members need a cars Engine Management Light reset post 1999 get in touch :)
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Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving
What I want to know is how all that bird detritus got on the paintwork when its been in a shed for 6 years
Previously....
Whitney - 95 N White celebration No.449/480 now with Ladyforatey
Lula - 94 M Volvo 480GT Sold on...
Daphne - 95 M volvo 440si 1.8 73,000K (sold :()
Whitney - 95 N White celebration No.449/480 now with Ladyforatey
Lula - 94 M Volvo 480GT Sold on...
Daphne - 95 M volvo 440si 1.8 73,000K (sold :()
Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving
damit, the perfect car to of used the parts from my 440 to save!! now ive gone and bought a bloody ford!!
On the upshot that car looks on the outside in ok condition even the one scabby rear arch isnt that bad compared to some ive seen. hope someone saves it!
On the upshot that car looks on the outside in ok condition even the one scabby rear arch isnt that bad compared to some ive seen. hope someone saves it!
Toys:-
2001 Ford focus (not as much fun as my volvo was!)
94 440 turbo auto (Sent to the main dealer in the sky )
92 Suzuki gn250 (Still in rebuild)
2001 Ford focus (not as much fun as my volvo was!)
94 440 turbo auto (Sent to the main dealer in the sky )
92 Suzuki gn250 (Still in rebuild)
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Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving
Birds roost in sheds.Captain Slow wrote:What I want to know is how all that bird detritus got on the paintwork when its been in a shed for 6 years
2 Kings; Chapter 9 Verse 20
- jamescarruthers
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Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving (480 CLUB MEMEBER BEEN TO
Okay, I've slightly shot myself in the foot here as I decided I was interested in the car after posting it on here. I went to see it today and thought I'd post about here. I have decided that I would save the car and I will bid but would rather be outbid by an informed member on here than some scavenger buying it just to pull the engine out for some horrific project (this really pisses me off!)
The car is complete and as the guy selling it for his brother seemed pretty sound I believe him when he says it was driven into the garage. I am sure the starter is just stuck but I didn't take a hammer and fresh petrol to try.
The main thing I was worried about was bodywork, i.e. arches as it was driven into the shed 6 years ago so mechanically I'd have confidence in it . Basically, they're really saveable, with the patch you can see on the picture at the rear of the r/h arch the extent of it. Its small and could be easily repaired to stop it going any further. No where enough material has gone so that you'd have trouble remaking the shape in the 4'' x 2'' (approx.) area. It was probably a stone chip or slight scrape many years ago.
The r/h door has a bit of rust at the bottom. I gave the sills a good smacking and they're solid, including where they meet the arches.
Other than that, obviously I didn't start it but if it drove in I'd be confident of getting it going again. It had a slight oil leak over 6 years, the oil is a little below the min on the dipstick, so thats quite small.
I am well aware that I've shot myself in the foot and may be outbid here but I really think this is a saver for someone on here. Smack started with a hammer, add oil and fuel and you never know how lucky you'd be. I'd say new interior as it really does stink (I have a spare in the lost, minus carpet, so for me this isn't an issue-- if you outbid me and are restoring the car you can have it). Add a good service and you'd have a good 480 Turbo.
We're fighting a loosing battle as engine conversion vultures are willing to pay more as they just need an engine where as we would have to invest money to make a good 480. But what a candidate and in silver, the best colour in my opinion.
Come on guys, lets not loose another one!
The car is complete and as the guy selling it for his brother seemed pretty sound I believe him when he says it was driven into the garage. I am sure the starter is just stuck but I didn't take a hammer and fresh petrol to try.
The main thing I was worried about was bodywork, i.e. arches as it was driven into the shed 6 years ago so mechanically I'd have confidence in it . Basically, they're really saveable, with the patch you can see on the picture at the rear of the r/h arch the extent of it. Its small and could be easily repaired to stop it going any further. No where enough material has gone so that you'd have trouble remaking the shape in the 4'' x 2'' (approx.) area. It was probably a stone chip or slight scrape many years ago.
The r/h door has a bit of rust at the bottom. I gave the sills a good smacking and they're solid, including where they meet the arches.
Other than that, obviously I didn't start it but if it drove in I'd be confident of getting it going again. It had a slight oil leak over 6 years, the oil is a little below the min on the dipstick, so thats quite small.
I am well aware that I've shot myself in the foot and may be outbid here but I really think this is a saver for someone on here. Smack started with a hammer, add oil and fuel and you never know how lucky you'd be. I'd say new interior as it really does stink (I have a spare in the lost, minus carpet, so for me this isn't an issue-- if you outbid me and are restoring the car you can have it). Add a good service and you'd have a good 480 Turbo.
We're fighting a loosing battle as engine conversion vultures are willing to pay more as they just need an engine where as we would have to invest money to make a good 480. But what a candidate and in silver, the best colour in my opinion.
Come on guys, lets not loose another one!
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)
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: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving (480 CLUB MEMEBER BEEN TO
dugong has a seat to replace the eaten one in this... as it's the same interior as my old S!
My 480 doesn't break... it just rests
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Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving (480 CLUB MEMEBER BEEN TO
Are you winning the car at £180?
Sorry, I am the bidder who forced the price up to £180. I've been looking for a Turbo off and on for a couple of years after selling my previous 2.0es and the wifes 1.7es.
I would have been willing to go up to £250 for it (what with trailer rental and cash to bring back to life) but am happy to let it go to someone who obviously intends to save it, will not bid further.
Best of luck with it,
Mark.
Sorry, I am the bidder who forced the price up to £180. I've been looking for a Turbo off and on for a couple of years after selling my previous 2.0es and the wifes 1.7es.
I would have been willing to go up to £250 for it (what with trailer rental and cash to bring back to life) but am happy to let it go to someone who obviously intends to save it, will not bid further.
Best of luck with it,
Mark.
1991 1.7ES Lavender Metallic (er indoors motor) 2006-2008
1993 2.0ES White 2005 - 2009
1994 2.0ES Steel Grey Metallic 2011 -
1993 2.0ES White 2005 - 2009
1994 2.0ES Steel Grey Metallic 2011 -
- jamescarruthers
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Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving (480 CLUB MEMEBER BEEN TO
Well I didn't get it. I said I couldn't go over 200 pounds. Hope it went to a good home anyway.
James
James
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)
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)
Re: Silver '92 Turbo Worth Saving (480 CLUB MEMEBER BEEN TO
I didn't get it either, I'm afraid I went for this 2 litre instead.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT
Looks as good as the photos suggest, I've never seen such shiny rear clusters and rust free arches on a 480, mileage is genuine aswell.
New inner CV boot and gearbox oil waiting to be fitted. A few creaks from the back but nothing some new rubber wont sort.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT
Looks as good as the photos suggest, I've never seen such shiny rear clusters and rust free arches on a 480, mileage is genuine aswell.
New inner CV boot and gearbox oil waiting to be fitted. A few creaks from the back but nothing some new rubber wont sort.
1991 1.7ES Lavender Metallic (er indoors motor) 2006-2008
1993 2.0ES White 2005 - 2009
1994 2.0ES Steel Grey Metallic 2011 -
1993 2.0ES White 2005 - 2009
1994 2.0ES Steel Grey Metallic 2011 -