340 GL - what to do?

M4rk · Apr 14th, 2015, 16:48

Hi all,

Need your help please.
I got offered a G Reg Volvo 340 for free.
The car has only 28,400 miles on the clock, always services with the MOT etc.
, my main driver is at the moment a Volvo S60 and to be honest we don't have the space, nor the money to have a 3rd car. However I'm really tempted to take this car on as my main Car because I like older cars. Next issue is that I have only time to Saturday to make a fission, as this car will be most likely scrapped as the owners (my Wife's Grandparents) need to move to a retirement home.

I know this question is a bit bankers, but I fight with my self! Any suggestions?

Thanks

Mark

360beast · Apr 14th, 2015, 18:01

Didn't let it go to the scrappy! Less than 1k of these left in the UK so don't let that drop for no good reason.

Clan · Apr 14th, 2015, 19:39

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Originally Posted by M4rk

Hi all,

Need your help please.
I got offered a G Reg Volvo 340 for free.
The car has only 28,400 miles on the clock, always services with the MOT etc.
, my main driver is at the moment a Volvo S60 and to be honest we don't have the space, nor the money to have a 3rd car. However I'm really tempted to take this car on as my main Car because I like older cars. Next issue is that I have only time to Saturday to make a fission, as this car will be most likely scrapped as the owners (my Wife's Grandparents) need to move to a retirement home.

I know this question is a bit bankers, but I fight with my self! Any suggestions?

Thanks

Mark

You just have to take it on you wont regret it . Then decide what to do with it . write a list of everything you can find wrong with it , have a good check for rust in the sills and front panel under the bumper and everywhere . The car will be utterly reliable , far more reliable than any new car today . If you intend to keep it for some years have a go with rustproofing , get a spray kit , take all the interior out and door panels , spray dinitrol in all the hollow sections to preserve the car .. not forgetting those box sections in the door across the area where the mirrors are .
Fit some decent tyres becase cheap or ones that are years old will scare you when you go around a roundabout in the wet ! However there is huge grip with decent premium tyres with the cars near 50 - 50 weight distribution .

classicswede · Apr 14th, 2015, 19:59

The 340 is a great little car. A few things do go with age more than millage.

Whatever you do don't let it be scrapped as there will be someone out there who would give it a home.

M4rk · Apr 14th, 2015, 23:18

Had not much time to spend with the car, tried to start it but forgot it has choke and started the car by using the accelerator (stupid me), engine was running fine but the hand break is stuck... here are some pictures... https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resi...hint=folder%2c

classicswede · Apr 15th, 2015, 08:53

Common issue if left parked up with the handbrake on. Will normally free off with a few bang with a hammer on the rear brake drums

mchudd · Apr 15th, 2015, 19:33

Hi mate.
You have a realy low mileage car there. I would certinally keep it.
Classic insurance is low. I would put a set of floor trays in it to
preserve the carpet.
My 83 modol has floor trays and the carpet is like new.
Speaker needs a cover but they can be found.
A car this good should not be scraped. Good luck.
Cheers Mark.

:thumb s_up:

doingitsideways · Apr 15th, 2015, 23:10

That really does look lovely

I'm in Manchester, don't know too much about 300s, but if you'd like an extra pair of eyes to give it a once over then give me a shout.

To be fair though, I'd only end up falling in love with it!

Steve

RobertP · Apr 16th, 2015, 20:46

If you do take it on I have a set of floor trays (in Crewe). You would be welcome to have them if you could collect.

M4rk · Apr 24th, 2015, 09:10

Will collect the car today, got the insurance yesterday (dint know that it can be a nightmare for a car which is over 26 yrs old). Need to try to get the breaks of and get the car taxed. Can't wait

Apr 14th, 2015, 16:48	#1
M4rk Junior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2020 19:08 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manchester	340 GL - what to do? Hi all, Need your help please. I got offered a G Reg Volvo 340 for free. The car has only 28,400 miles on the clock, always services with the MOT etc. , my main driver is at the moment a Volvo S60 and to be honest we don't have the space, nor the money to have a 3rd car. However I'm really tempted to take this car on as my main Car because I like older cars. Next issue is that I have only time to Saturday to make a fission, as this car will be most likely scrapped as the owners (my Wife's Grandparents) need to move to a retirement home. I know this question is a bit bankers, but I fight with my self! Any suggestions? Thanks Mark

Apr 14th, 2015, 19:59	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The 340 is a great little car. A few things do go with age more than millage. Whatever you do don't let it be scrapped as there will be someone out there who would give it a home. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Apr 15th, 2015, 08:53	#6
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Common issue if left parked up with the handbrake on. Will normally free off with a few bang with a hammer on the rear brake drums __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Apr 15th, 2015, 19:33	#7
mchudd Senior Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 14:56 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: BELFAST	345 Hi mate. You have a realy low mileage car there. I would certinally keep it. Classic insurance is low. I would put a set of floor trays in it to preserve the carpet. My 83 modol has floor trays and the carpet is like new. Speaker needs a cover but they can be found. A car this good should not be scraped. Good luck. Cheers Mark. :thumb s_up:

Apr 15th, 2015, 23:10	#8
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	That really does look lovely I'm in Manchester, don't know too much about 300s, but if you'd like an extra pair of eyes to give it a once over then give me a shout. To be fair though, I'd only end up falling in love with it! Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Apr 14th, 2015, 18:01	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 08:27 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Didn't let it go to the scrappy! Less than 1k of these left in the UK so don't let that drop for no good reason.

Apr 14th, 2015, 23:18	#5
M4rk Junior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2020 19:08 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manchester	Had not much time to spend with the car, tried to start it but forgot it has choke and started the car by using the accelerator (stupid me), engine was running fine but the hand break is stuck... here are some pictures... https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resi...hint=folder%2c

Apr 16th, 2015, 20:46	#9
RobertP RobertP Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2018 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Crewe	If you do take it on I have a set of floor trays (in Crewe). You would be welcome to have them if you could collect.

Apr 24th, 2015, 09:10	#10
M4rk Junior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2020 19:08 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manchester	Will collect the car today, got the insurance yesterday (dint know that it can be a nightmare for a car which is over 26 yrs old). Need to try to get the breaks of and get the car taxed. Can't wait

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