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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby
I can't answer that Alan as i don't know enough about the PV544 but a couple of things do spring to mind looking at the advert.
First, it's in Portsmouth. Personal prejudice creeping in after a few bad car-related experiences with Portsmouth.
Second, the handlebars are on the wrong side. Not sure if they made RHD UK versions of the PV544 or whether that would put you off.
Third, it's the 1600 version, the B16 engine. It is the forerunner of the B18/B20 engines, i believe Volvo made several improvements to the B18 when they updated the B16 to the B18 so i would be a bit put off by this. Later versions i think came with the B18 and maybe even the B20 which IMHO would be a better bet for a car like that.
There is a PV544 section on the forum, worth having a look and asking a few questions on there about it, for example i may be unfairly dismissing the B16 although if you get some good answers about the comparison between that and the B18/20 you should be able to draw your own conclusions.  |
Many thanks Dave,
I have already posted almost the same question on the PV section of the forum... we'll see what people think.
I know nothing whatsoever about these cars, and only came across that one when I was looming for a 60 year old Volvo to compare with the 262C - and what its price might be in 20 year's time.
I wouldn't be so fussed about it being LHD - I've lived all over the world and am happy to swap RHD cars in LHD places and the other way around.
I think my son (aged 16) would disown me and pretend he'd been stolen by the gypsies as a baby if I bought that car :-)