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heyskull · Aug 13th, 2011, 09:47

£400 is peanuts.....
What sort of rubbish transport can you buy for that?
I could source that all for half the price, or maybe you just fancy a change?!!!

I see this all the time, a vehicle needs a couple of hundred quid spent on it but the owner decides they are better spending thousands on a newer/different vehicle!!!

???? How does that work ?????

SC

davebslater(uk) · Aug 13th, 2011, 10:33

my new vehicle is cheaper than the repair costs and has an mot.....

its also still a volvo.

i could do a coilover conversion on the front , cheaper than new spring set , but i need a car to get to work in . if you can get me a windscreen for £25 id very much like to hear it.

high fast idle emissions , i can get that through
bulbs , no problem
front brakes imbalance , again no problem

engine making noises , difficult to get in 3rd gear sometimes , harsh ride , noisy , 20 mpg or less .

im financially pushed to get something else so i can get to work .

altho , recently on holiday , i toasted an audi tt !!! 4 up , it was a mastercard moment .

Steve940estate · Aug 13th, 2011, 11:15

Windscreens are a pain. There isn't much stuff needed to fit them but you still have to get the new one and get the old one out.
I have had mine done but that was on the insurance fortunately.

How much is it to get one fitted I haven't even bothered to ask before ?

davebslater(uk) · Aug 13th, 2011, 11:37

cheapest quote is £128 + vat

and i just changed insurance , so still havent got the policy wording about wether i can get it done . i could ring em but , im still having to do the springs and everything else .

its much easier to go get the new motor.

Steve940estate · Aug 13th, 2011, 11:44

What have you got as a replacement then, have you got the other one done ?

davebslater(uk) · Aug 13th, 2011, 11:54

s70

the 940 will donate some running gear to the valver - the engine hopefully will be going in my 242 ,ooops just give it away

Steve940estate · Aug 13th, 2011, 12:15

242 eh, that will be different ! I spotted one for sale but it was a bit crispy.
Shame you can't sort it out although if you keep it for a bit it might get a second chance, pics of 242 please !

davebslater(uk) · Aug 13th, 2011, 13:20

its still in belgium ...... ive lost the only pic i had - its olive green

Steve940estate · Aug 13th, 2011, 13:54

I will keep an eye out for when you get it.

rogerthechorister · Aug 13th, 2011, 17:21

Steve Curtis, with whom I put you in touch may be able to assist you getting the 242 back from Belgium.

Tell me more about coilovers? I thought they were hugely costly, whereas ghetto lowering is the price of a hacksaw blade...

Aug 13th, 2011, 10:33	#12
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	my new vehicle is cheaper than the repair costs and has an mot..... its also still a volvo. i could do a coilover conversion on the front , cheaper than new spring set , but i need a car to get to work in . if you can get me a windscreen for £25 id very much like to hear it. high fast idle emissions , i can get that through bulbs , no problem front brakes imbalance , again no problem engine making noises , difficult to get in 3rd gear sometimes , harsh ride , noisy , 20 mpg or less . im financially pushed to get something else so i can get to work . altho , recently on holiday , i toasted an audi tt !!! 4 up , it was a mastercard moment . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Aug 13th, 2011, 11:37	#14
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	cheapest quote is £128 + vat and i just changed insurance , so still havent got the policy wording about wether i can get it done . i could ring em but , im still having to do the springs and everything else . its much easier to go get the new motor. __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Aug 13th, 2011, 11:54	#16
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	s70 the 940 will donate some running gear to the valver - the engine hopefully will be going in my 242 ,ooops just give it away __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Aug 13th, 2011, 13:20	#18
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	its still in belgium ...... ive lost the only pic i had - its olive green __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Aug 13th, 2011, 17:21	#20
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Serendipity Steve Curtis, with whom I put you in touch may be able to assist you getting the 242 back from Belgium. Tell me more about coilovers? I thought they were hugely costly, whereas ghetto lowering is the price of a hacksaw blade...

Aug 13th, 2011, 09:47	#11
heyskull Heyskull Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 09:23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ullock, Workington.	£400 is peanuts..... What sort of rubbish transport can you buy for that? I could source that all for half the price, or maybe you just fancy a change?!!! I see this all the time, a vehicle needs a couple of hundred quid spent on it but the owner decides they are better spending thousands on a newer/different vehicle!!! ???? How does that work ????? SC

Aug 13th, 2011, 11:15	#13
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	Windscreens are a pain. There isn't much stuff needed to fit them but you still have to get the new one and get the old one out. I have had mine done but that was on the insurance fortunately. How much is it to get one fitted I haven't even bothered to ask before ?

Aug 13th, 2011, 11:44	#15
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	What have you got as a replacement then, have you got the other one done ?

Aug 13th, 2011, 12:15	#17
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	242 eh, that will be different ! I spotted one for sale but it was a bit crispy. Shame you can't sort it out although if you keep it for a bit it might get a second chance, pics of 242 please !

Aug 13th, 2011, 13:54	#19
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	I will keep an eye out for when you get it.

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