Whats everyone driving?

[Daniel M]

Hi All...

As it seems to have gone a tad quiet in here the last few weeks, i thought i`d post a question for everyone....As the title suggests, what is everyone driving? It doesn`t have to be mod`d, just curious-i`d like to put cars to names! I`ll make a start...

1994 M Plate 440 2.0i SE
72k on the clock, with FSH
Full Electrics (No ABS though!)
5 Previous owners (Ouch!)
1996 Spec Velour Interior/Rear Light Clusters
17" Alloys/Lowered/S/Steel Exhaust
Decent Stereo/CD Player, subs amps etc
Dangermouse and Penfold on rear headrests!
Finished in Silver Dawn Metallic.
VOC Window Sticker!


Anyone else??!! ;)

[graham_m]

440 gl injection
1.7
1990 (G) plate
135k
crappy stereo
pretty standard all round ( But not for long ) :)
Problems:
Leaking radiator, back wiper doesnt work, central locking dead, front wishbone rubbers well worn,
but i cant moan i only pain £150 for the car and the exterior and interior is imaculate and so far with full service have spent about £125 on it (lots more to go though)
Graham.

[simon k]

alright Daniel, seeing as ive just joined the forum i might as well post a message eh?

i drive a 440 turbo, G (89)plate, lowered on koni adjustables, bleed valve turned right in (dont know how much over standard its boosting) bailey evo dumpvalve, itg induction, 'part from that its standard, although not for long

[phil_walker]

hi there!!

Im a newbie so pleased to meet you!!

1993 (K) 440xi
71k on clock, 2 previous owners, first owner acquired it 1998!!
5 door, bog standard xi interior/exterior
standard stereo, but buying JVC cd player tomorrow.
not sure of name of colour, but a bluey-silver metallic
Winie the Pooh window blinds (ok i've got a 3 yr old!!!!!!!!)

Phil

[mike s]

1995 480 Celebration (004/480)
Yes, I am lucky!(maybe)
58,000 miles
Bought last year from a place I will NEVER use again.
Service consisted of changeing the oil/filter & bleeding the brakes - NOTHING ELSE.
12 months MOT - another piece of worthless paper.
6 month "guarantee" - ANDREX
I have never seen rear brake pipes as corroded as these except in a scrap yard.
The valves were ALL out of spec.
Air Con was flooding the footwells, as the drain was blocked.
Tracking a mile out.
Redress from the Dealer? NOTHING! (memo to self: must find a new solicitor to replace the Idiot who cost me money & did NOTHING)


Despite the above(& more), I love the car & once I fix everything, I will not be changeing it in the next few years.

Mike Sterland

[Cougar 27]

My 1989 480 TURBO has been ridden of all its faults bar the on-board computer which has just gone down. Oil change every 6,000 miles.
Just covered 118K

Sunroof
ABS
Flip-up headlights (in full working order !)
Pioneer sound system.
Im the third owner
Inertia in very good condition
Alloy wheels
Oil pressure, Turbo and battery gauges
Finished I white (starting to rust a little round inside of rear arches)
Fog lights
Volvo Alarm with immobilizer
Drinks holders front/rear.
Very good fuel consumption 36 MPG !

And its for sale if anyone is interested!. (see 400 cars for sale
)

[Berps]

Greetings

This is my first visit to the forum.

Metallic Grey 480 Turbo Automatic with full leather, ABS & factory air - Genuine 52K miles, full service record & original Owners Manual. Excellent condition - purchased Oct 02 for £640 off Ebay with 48K on the clock

Came with a Kenwood radio /cd which I replaced with a Sony radio/ cassette with wired remote & 10CD changer. I managed to fit the changer into the rear armrest, after a bit of modification (to the armrest, not the changer!). Not a perfect fit, but not bad.

Had a leak into the drivers footwell, from around the relay holder, but a good talking-to & some silicone sealant cured the problem.

Just had to replace the alternator - got one from a great local scrappy for £20.

Car goes like stink - especially compared to my Transit.

Got a problem with the Info Centre display - very dim, o/s temp reads '-40', engine & oil temps both read 'Cold'. These read-outs never change. Can't believe that 3 sensors are faulty - any suggestions?

[ChrisB]

I was driving my '93 440 Turbo up untill last week. That had Bilstein suspension kit, EBC Turbo Groove discs, Pagid pads, Bailey piston DV, green cone filter. 165K miles :)

Now got a blue Calibra Turbo 4x4. 210bhp+, 6 gears, heated leather. Sorry, the volvo had to go. Anyone wanna buy it? :)

[Paul.C]

Hi , thought I'd join the bandwagon!

480 Turbo Auto. Standard everything bar JVC CD/Radio (Must get better speakers!). Owned for a year came with warranty 1Yr. Well worth the warranty as had new alternator & Mass air sensor replaced through it.
Came with 'free' leaky boot , & various elctrical faults all of which have been repaired by the dealer F.O.C. It is now a cracker with 109,000 miles, full history, Volvo to 70,000 then Volvo Specialist onwards.
Paul.C 480 & 855 T5