[griston64]

Originally Posted by Exasperant

I've had to admit perhaps a 2 seater convertible isn't actually the most practical or comfortable car, and my hunt for something with character has made me notice Volvos.

However, I'm on a tight budget (sub 1k).

Would prefer diesel, but it's not mandatory.

Would prefer automatic, but could probably cope with manual.

Would prefer a not too grown up and serious colour, but will adult if I have to.

Must be an estate.

Must have decent amount of MOT, or short MOT with genuinely no reason to expect an incoming hellish repair bill.

Must have well kept oily bits.

Must have aircon, although not working is fine as long as all the bits are there.

As much as "Hey, I've got a turbo tweaked to give a bajillion everythings" would be fun, I honestly don't need it. Affordability is far more important than shiny go faster goodies.

I know my budget isn't going to get a concourse multi time show winner. I don't mind a slightly tatty (slightly tatty doesn't mean destroyed!) interior, tired paint, niggly trivial electrical issues, etc.

Distance is the biggest issue, as I'll most likely have to arrange to have it transported here and every £ spent on that is a £ less I can spend on actually buying it.


I'm also tempted by 850s, so sticking this over there too. Which hopefully doesn't break any rules!

Shame you are so far away as I have a lovely V70 with full 12 months MOT. Black leather etc. I need room as my son now has a car so would possibly let that go for 1k