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Jul 26th, 2007, 19:51 | #1 |
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New 440 Prospective owner, help on buying!
Hi,
Firstly am new to the forums to please be gentle with me! I have recently won an auction on eBay for a 1989 440GLE, and am wanting a few tips what to look out for, as I am picking it up tomorrow! Is there anythings that are obvious? Or anything really I need to know! This is the car! Thanks Craig |
Jul 26th, 2007, 19:55 | #2 |
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nope not realy as long as clutch ok no probs reliable as ****e mate just check norm oil water etc then enjoy ...
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Jul 26th, 2007, 21:17 | #3 |
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Nice 115 bhp engine too :-)
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Jul 28th, 2007, 14:12 | #4 | |
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Thanks for the responses so far guys!
Just looked at the most recent MOT online and the car had these advisories. 2 of them I don't understand but I assume the brake discs want replacing on the other? Quote:
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Jul 28th, 2007, 19:27 | #5 |
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Point !. Worn Macpherson struts?? This is a new one on me, where the hell does a macpherson strut wear so's you'd /notice it??? I could understand if the strut DAMPER (Shock absorber) was a bit weak, but that should have been stated as such , not strut worn. I stand to be corrected, but I'm damned if I can work out where esle a macpherson strut could be worn?? Does the 440 have a strut insert as the shock, or is it a change the whole strut job?
Point 2, yes, new set of discs and pads would be a good idea, nice DIY job! Point 3. OK, yes , probably the main trailing arm bush on each side is a touch worn, as far as I know on the 440 series this is another not too bad DIY job too?
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I'm a Volvo Lover! But I currently drive a 1999 Skoda Octavia. And I really want a V50 D5 Geartronic but alas I don't have the money for one! Volvo's I've driven: 2007 V70, 2007 V50, 2007 C30, 2007 S40, 2007 XC70, 2006 XC90. |
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