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Originally Posted by triumphtoledo
Nice to (at last) see some love for the 400s.
I now have a set: an F reg 440 GLT, a G reg 460 Turbo and an L reg 480ES 2.0
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I've had many 480s, all the way back to when they were current. Since in the early 90s my 480 was still being maintained by Volvo, I always used to have 440s or 460s as loan cars, and I always liked them. They don't have quite the handling of the 480, but equally they have a little more practicality to offer...
Recently, alongside my 480GT (which is never leaving my ownership while I have any say in the matter) I have recently had, done up, and sold on two 480 Celebrations in succession. I've long been mindful that the 440/460 will disappear completely if we don't move now, so needing a new project I thought it would be a nice change.
I am very pleased with her - yes, she's had a lot done but yes, she needs a lot doing. I am making steady progress. Eventually she should be a very nice practical car, which I may well keep (I have now started using her as a daily driver).
I was only thinking today that I'd still like a turbo in the fleet, and that a 460 Turbo would be ideal. It's good to know I'm not the only one interested in perhaps getting the whole 400 family together! Mind you, if a 480 turbo came along at the right condition/price/time...
David