And are turbos more expensive to maintain? I've never heard that about them, other than the usual bits of unobtainium
Survival rates
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Re: Survival rates
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Re: Survival rates
I can't comment on the respective maintenance costs of a turbo 480 because I've never had one.
However, in terms of the possible desirability of later models, the general perception is that the later models were better made, with all the earlier problems and niggles ironed out, so more reliable, and with the 2.0i engine both more economic and better to drive.
I emphasise the word "perception"; I'm not expressing any view on it! But certainly the classic car motoring press tends to highlight the Celebration as being the one to go for.
David
However, in terms of the possible desirability of later models, the general perception is that the later models were better made, with all the earlier problems and niggles ironed out, so more reliable, and with the 2.0i engine both more economic and better to drive.
I emphasise the word "perception"; I'm not expressing any view on it! But certainly the classic car motoring press tends to highlight the Celebration as being the one to go for.
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Re: Survival rates
Ah yes that double edged sword that is the classic car press, can't help but find it a little ironic that the rare special editions now make up the bulk of survivors...dcwalker wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:47 amI can't comment on the respective maintenance costs of a turbo 480 because I've never had one.
However, in terms of the possible desirability of later models, the general perception is that the later models were better made, with all the earlier problems and niggles ironed out, so more reliable, and with the 2.0i engine both more economic and better to drive.
I emphasise the word "perception"; I'm not expressing any view on it! But certainly the classic car motoring press tends to highlight the Celebration as being the one to go for.
David
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Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
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Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: Survival rates
Absolutely Ben. I've long maintained that soon the rarest one of all will be the bog standard, base model 480S.
David
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
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Re: Survival rates
Sadly, that is the turbo lottery. The concept of a turbo can be incredibly reliable when looked after. You might own one for years and never have any trouble. Sadly, if it's due to expire on your watch, there's a £500 item strapped to your engine that a naturally aspirated car doesn't have.
When you think about it, that's a stupid lottery to play for 10bhp.
In the late 90's, there were two things we as young lads did with cheap turbo cars.
1) fit a "whoosh" vent-to-atmosphere dump valve.
2) Wind the boost up with nothing more scientific that wastegate adjustment.
Both these items are detrimental to longevity. On that basis, its a miracle any survived
Would be really interested Jeff in your Turbo numbers & research whenever you decide to publish. Have you got this sorry looking case already?
Jay-Kay-Em
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Re: Survival rates
Have just recalculated the chart from the latest figures and it makes for grim reading
We lost 653 cars in 2 years...
Especially worrying as I know that turbo number in How many left is wildly optimistic.
We lost 653 cars in 2 years...
Especially worrying as I know that turbo number in How many left is wildly optimistic.
Re: Survival rates
I will add that over the years I imported 7 480s into the Republic of Ireland from U.K, a TT, Celeb, 2x Turbos and the rest are ES. And god knows who else has done the same in the ROI, I'm in the North now so any further purchases wont put a dent in the numbers.
Colm
Colm
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'97 Volvo 940 Turbo