Ebay 440

[mjl7972]

my 440 is on ebay, if anyone wants to give a sensible offer I'm willing to listen.
Mark
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180289275131&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=008

[Clan]

Nice looking car .
That has a CVT gearbox , i'd be very surprised if its still ok at over 100,000 miles though and towing a caravan with it would be a no no anyway ..

[mjl7972]

With a clean and the arch doing it will come up well.
I have not noticed any problems with the CVT it seems to accelerate smoothly at a constant rev, it was a bit lumpy when I got it but new plugs and redex soon seemed to sort it.
Its a shame it has to go but it just is not up to towing.
If anyone knows if a 2ltr is ok for a caravan please let me know. I would like to keep a 440 but would prefer a bit higher spec as this one does not even have electric windows.
Also what do you think of the price?

[Clan]

It's the weight of the car which determines the towing capability really , the 440 is a light car , you can push one along the road on your own quite easily try that with a
V 70 :-) There would be traction problems getting away especialy with a 2 litre 440 . Price is fair but that CVT box would bother me a lot because when it packs up,
the car is scrap :-( An easy conversion to manual though with a suitable doner car ..
I would look at a V40 in that size car for towing ..

[cumbrianmale]

If anyone wants it viewing let me know. I work in Dumfries so could have a look.

[stevo48]

With a clean and the arch doing it will come up well.
I have not noticed any problems with the CVT it seems to accelerate smoothly at a constant rev, it was a bit lumpy when I got it but new plugs and redex soon seemed to sort it.
Its a shame it has to go but it just is not up to towing.
If anyone knows if a 2ltr is ok for a caravan please let me know. I would like to keep a 440 but would prefer a bit higher spec as this one does not even have electric windows.
Also what do you think of the price?

I owned a 1.8 V40 a few years back and towed a four berth caravan with it, no problems at all, the 1.8 V40 has 124bhp so has quite a lot of torque for towing.

[mjl7972]

Just a quick update, The car did not sell first time around and yesterday developed a wheel bearing noise so any offer over £200 will get it now!!:car:

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

is the car in N Ireland?

[mjl7972]

is the car in N Ireland?

I am in Scotland so not in NI but only 15-20mins from the Belfast/Larne Ferry to Scotland :D

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

Yeah but the ferry would be upwards of £150 probably

[mjl7972]

Yeah but the ferry would be upwards of £150 probably

Tell me about it!!! the ferry fares are ridiculous, I can see NI on a clear day but cant afford the ferry.

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

I'm tempted.....
Are the tax and radio included for £200?
If i come over on the ferry can you bring the car down so i can come back on the next crossing?

[mjl7972]

I've just seen an ad on the TV for stena line they are doing a one way deal for car and driver from £65 you can get a foot passenger ticket for the outward journey for about £15 if you can stretch to 225 I will include tax and radio. I can take it to Stranraer no problems

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

yeah, seen that ad, i'll have to ring them, best i can do is 125 on the internet:( that makes the car 350, and doesnt allow for any work i may have to do. I'd be buying simply to sell on

[mjl7972]

Try this link http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/book-now/student-offer
depending on the day you choose I have tried this saturday and single fares start at £45 you would need to book 2 singles to get the deal though

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

i found a £55 one, leaving at 4.40am, gonna have to ring them

[mjl7972]

The car has now sold, it is being collected Friday.
Mark