Wanted volvo 360
 

Hello I am after a 360 as a do up car finally got a area for storage

What I would like to find is

360
Black
Built in 1991 (not too important)
at a good price
And a Spoiler

There the ideals if it's possible to find such a car otherwise I'll take what I can get if anyone knows to one or is selling a 360 let me know :)

Thanks Bernie

Not a chance of finding a 360 built in 1991 I'm afraid, they finished in '89 and all the G plates I've seen have been registered on the 1 Aug only. 340s continued to '91.

Black 360s are lovely but not super common, good luck in the search

Ohh in that case I'll change it to any year mate
Cheers for the info

I owned multiple 360's in my time. Really fun to drive and go sideways in. The engine was really well built and even if you snapped a timing belt it wouldn't affect the valves. I'm actually thinking of buying one again here in Australia if I can find a good one.

I know what you mean mate I had a 340
Best and first car I ever had!!

It was a 1.4 and I'll never forget one day It rained I tryed to drift it and the old girl wouldn't, went to cinema that night and on the way back I turned down onto the dual carrige way slip road and accidentally give it too much beans back end come out I said very calmly said the s word turned into it and drifted down the slip road while my sis was having a panic attack lol

Ohh and to make it more supriseing it had a 1.7's gearbox and diff on
it would pull 5th at 60mph all day long increased the economy too

The drift control on it was un real can't wait to find one and drop in a 850 t5r and test it on the nerunberg ring
what a beast it'll be :P

Hey guys not had any replys for a while so thought it post again to get top of the wants list

:Wanted post edit:

Wanted volvo 360
Any age (newer the better)
Black (preferably but not too fussed if not)
Good condition main thing is good and solid underneath
And within 60/70 miles of Stafford (will go further if car is good value for money)

It's just a project for myself as I miss my 340 and regret selling the old girl but circumstances made me (ie no garage) now I can store one I thought id get the 340's big brother :)

One has come up today and it's an 89 :)

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=214629

Cheers mate
Turns out that 360 is a saloon I'm ideally after a hatch back but if the saloon is a good price I'll probably go for it, just waiting on photos

If there's anyone else that knows to a 360 hatch back please let me know :)

Blasphemy, saloons are my favourite :)

I was told they have less road noise than the hatchbacks and stiffer rear suspension, besides they look awesome... let photo whoring commence

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6642

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6641

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6640

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6639

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6644

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6638

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6637

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6636

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6635

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6632

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6433

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/pictur...pictureid=6644

[QUOTE=360beast;1751230]Blasphemy, saloons are my favourite :)

I was told they have less road noise than the hatchbacks and stiffer rear suspension, besides they look awesome... /QUOTE]

I'm inclined to agree, 360beast.

Back in the day, I ran a 'D' 360GL Hatch, doing 40K as a business tool in two years. I replaced this with an 'F' 340GLE 1.7 Saloon, again doing 40K in two years. Don't know about the suspension, but the saloon was much quieter, as you say, and generally felt more refined than the hatch. It was also much more economical, averaging 39 MPG to the 360's 32 overall.

We did road test a 1.4 Auto, but found it underpowered and couldn't get on with the CVT. I think my ideal 300 series car would have been a 360GLE Saloon with a conventional automatic 'box, had Volvo but produced such a variant. I'd have one today if they existed!

I think that in the day, if you wanted a 'hatch' you bought a 'hatch', and vice versa. Today, I think that decision is largely irrelevant. Any surviving 300 series will be bought primarily for pleasure purposes. The important thing surely is that any such car, regardless of 'spec' is preserved to be enjoyed for as long as possible.

Kind regards, John.

All fair comments guys
The saloon does look ok but I do prefer the hatch back and the chanes I'd do a little tinkering is very likely finding a hatch spoiler isn't too bad (but I'm guessing most 360 hatches have spoilers) but had a guy told me try finding the saloons spoiler it's pretty much impossible (that's if they did spoilers for them and he Wernt pulling the wool over my eyes)
I suppose it's down to preference really
I shall keep enquireing info on the saloon 360 and if the price is right I may get it but unsure as of this moment and still looking arround

The saloon does have a spoiler it's just a thin plastic strip stuck to the back of the boot not on top and it looks tacky IMO.

For 360s it's a case of get one while it's still there 340s you can wait for the right one but 360s rarely come up for sale now and when they do they usually sell very quickly.

Volvo 360 GLE S/R 1989
 

Hello Bernard,
This is to let you know that I have found a home for this car which belonged to my late friend. She is going to a gentleman who lives nearby and has owned Volvos in the past.

Please pass on my thanks to members of this forum for all their interest and help over the recent few weeks.

Many thanks

Edith Rooney

Hey guys just keeping threat at the top of the list and annother update of what I'm after

Wanted
Volvo 360

Any age
And colour
Mk3
Hatchback

Still wanted
 

Still wanted

Volvo 360
Hatchback
Any colour
Any age


Keep finding the one I want but is miles away
Last one I found was in middle of Scotland which was way too far from the midlands (about 200 odd miles) :(
I'll go as far as 60 miles from Stafford
I will travel further if need be just need a project I can use from time to time and enjoy
I check this thread regular so if anyone knows to a 360 somewhere I'll be on the case like bees arround a honey pot

Thanks guys
Bernie

Still wanted 360
 

hey guys in still looking for a Volvo 360
If anyone know to one please let me know :)

Hi guys I'm still after a 360 Volvo the search continues to its fourth year lol

Hatchback mk3
Any colour
Mileage doesn't matter
Nearly Any distance (in U.K.)

Really need a 4 wheel project
If anyone knows to one or has a mate who knows someone let me know please
It'll be for going to classic and vintage vehicle and machinery shows as well as a summer car
I know email addresses aren't a good idea to put on forums but this one gets a lot of spam/ junk anyway

Bernard46@hotmail.co.uk
If anyone knows anyone with one and can pass it on

Thanks
Bernie

Contact Lakes (the scrapyard) in Wyboston.
Just over a week ago I saw a 5 door 360GL on their forecourt that is still saveable.

year 1987
5 door
metallic green