480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Cleaned up the garage, found parts laying around, but it turned out to be a complete Volvo 480? If you want to sell your car (480 only) you can place an advert here.

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480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by edie_fox » Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:35 pm

Hi

I'm looking for another 480 for purchase early April. I'm not looking for a soggy £350er that needs a tonne of work. I'm at the old broad point of wanting one I can keep under a warm blanket as a weekender now. Regular Volvo garage care and parking 4 miles from the doors in Tescos type thing. I have a V40 for the daily but... 480 is life and nothing makes me happier than getting into one of these. :D

So, if anyone thinks they may be selling soon or knows anyone who is/seen a half decent one (not the white £6k one...), do get in touch. Pref manual but willing to consider auto for the right car. Any variant.
Thankya......

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Re: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:15 am

Good luck!

Agreed the white turbo auto is waaaaay over priced!
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: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by jifflemon » Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:50 am

there's a two tone on facebook for £500, but will listen to offers.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/volvoonly/

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Re: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by edie_fox » Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:12 am

Thanks guys. definitely want it on the road though. Seen one I'm interested in but of course, that's for sale now and may not still be available early April when I gots the £ for it.
Looking to spend about £1-2k.

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Re: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:43 am

Keith Cooper has one or two extra 480's for sale I think. He's not on the forum but I could put you two in touch via e-mail. He's in Southampton.
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: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by jifflemon » Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:42 pm

mallory_roxx wrote:
Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:12 am
Thanks guys. definitely want it on the road though. Seen one I'm interested in but of course, that's for sale now and may not still be available early April when I gots the £ for it.
Looking to spend about £1-2k.
Apologies, I read your initial post as WANTING to spend £350!

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Re: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by edie_fox » Wed Feb 27, 2019 7:37 pm

jamescarruthers wrote:
Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:43 am
Keith Cooper has one or two extra 480's for sale I think. He's not on the forum but I could put you two in touch via e-mail. He's in Southampton.
Oh thank you, if you think there could be something suitable :) that would be great. I don't mind where in the UK they are really. Just know what I don't want!

I'm finding plenty trawling all classic car sites but some listed at £4k+ just don't really seem worth it! I am considering stretching the budget for the right car.....mebeee.

I'll PM you my email address. Thank you.

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Re: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by edie_fox » Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:07 pm

Thanks to everyone who has been getting in touch, that’s been really great.

I was going to look at one today but my V40 broke down yesterday with possible drive shaft fail.....and clutch may be at end of life too. :cry: So, instead of driving to the joy of 480 I was on a ten mile walk to pick up my friends bike so I can get to work!

Just as a side note, my budget has increased to up to £4000ish (if necessary) to try and get something ‘right nice’ but of course, that might not necessarily be required if there’s nothing about worth that at this time!
Thanks again, lovely people of 480 land. :P

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Re: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by tony shadforth » Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 pm

I have a 1993 480 turbo manual black gonna be sellin bud

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Re: 480 Wanted...(Not dead, preferably alive)

Post by edie_fox » Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:44 am

tony shadforth wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:37 pm
I have a 1993 480 turbo manual black gonna be sellin bud
Hi
Thanks I’m all sorted now. Collecting in a couple of weeks. :D

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