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john.wigley · Oct 2nd, 2019, 09:28

It is a nice looking car Steve; Roderick has done very well.

I was always very fond of my the three series cars, having owned a 1.7 saloon and a 2.0 5-door. I always thought it was a shame that Volvo didn't produce a conventional auto, making only the 1.4 CVT. We road tested one in period but felt the 1.4 was a little underpowered.

However, they were popular with elderly, low-mileage drivers and tended to be well looked after. I think that this accounts in part for the relatively high incidence of survivors. A good one today will make Roderick a very nice hobby car.

Regards, John.

Oct 2nd, 2019, 09:28	#4
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 11:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	It is a nice looking car Steve; Roderick has done very well. I was always very fond of my the three series cars, having owned a 1.7 saloon and a 2.0 5-door. I always thought it was a shame that Volvo didn't produce a conventional auto, making only the 1.4 CVT. We road tested one in period but felt the 1.4 was a little underpowered. However, they were popular with elderly, low-mileage drivers and tended to be well looked after. I think that this accounts in part for the relatively high incidence of survivors. A good one today will make Roderick a very nice hobby car. Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....