My 340 - Page 2

Joe Harding · Apr 9th, 2012, 08:53

Don´t mess with it. I might buy it off you then.

Gremlin66 · Apr 9th, 2012, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Harding

Don´t mess with it. I might buy it off you then.

Haha name your price. I'll wait for the reg doc though. It was only ever bought as a temporary car. Might be selling next month.

Hair bear · Apr 9th, 2012, 14:13

Thanks for the insurance advice, something to ponder on...
Rob.

Gremlin66 · Apr 9th, 2012, 14:57

Yeah well, if it's anything to go on the cheapest car to insure is a Fiat Panda. The old square ones. And also Minor 100's/moggies. But depends on what your after and your age/driving record obviously.
I've found that German cars are the most expensive to insure, Japs can be cheap and British are generally cheap. Old British is probably cheapest for big engines. The old SD1 3.5 is just the cheapest V8 I can insure I think at around £3k.
Depends entirely what your after.

foggyjames · Apr 9th, 2012, 17:54

The SD1 V8s are slow as hell though...the insurance is cheap for a reason! Similarly, if the 2.0 V6 in the 75 is a same as the 2.5 (KV6), avoid...it's a piece of junk. I guess it's nice while it's working...but very fiddly to work on if it goes wrong! I guess it might be sourced via the old tie-in with Honda, though, being usually small for being a V6...?

I'd avoid messing with the engine too much, as the 1.4 will always be the "cheap" option...best on fuel, cheap tax, etc...and even if you went to town on engine work, it would still be slower than a stock 360, and you'd kill the (pretty good) fuel economy.

If you got it cheaply, you might make a nice profit on that, as it's pretty tidy looking. Otherwise, drive it...it'll be some very cheap motoring!

cheers

James

Gremlin66 · Apr 9th, 2012, 21:20

Cheers foggy, yeah I don't wanna do a lot. In fact it's growing on me just left as it is. Took it out in the rain today, back end might have slipped out a bit :P
I won't trash it though. I wanted a bit of wreck when I bought it so I could modify and thrash it but it's way too good for that.
The V6 in the 75's aren't Honda engines as far as I know and they do like to go through coil packs. But then they sound nice as well.
Dunno, gonna get my Justy fixed then I'll decide what to do with it.

Gremlin66 · Apr 19th, 2012, 17:40

Guys, I know I have only owned this for a short while. I am now fairly bored of it. It feels really unresponsive compared to my justy. Don't think it's my sort of car. I love the way it drives but it just feels like a tank, so looking for a bigger engine. Once my Justy is fixed which should be by the end of next week, my 340 will be up for sale. I may be in the market for a 360 if I can find one :P

When I do sell it I will put another thread on here with more pics and info but if anyone is interested I am looking for £650 ONO.

66k, full service history, 2 previous owners, tax till August, MOT till June.

Get back to me if you're interested

a.l.2810 · Apr 19th, 2012, 23:03

pm sent, very interested

360beast · Apr 20th, 2012, 09:08

Damn wrong country

Apr 9th, 2012, 17:54	#15
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	The SD1 V8s are slow as hell though...the insurance is cheap for a reason! Similarly, if the 2.0 V6 in the 75 is a same as the 2.5 (KV6), avoid...it's a piece of junk. I guess it's nice while it's working...but very fiddly to work on if it goes wrong! I guess it might be sourced via the old tie-in with Honda, though, being usually small for being a V6...? I'd avoid messing with the engine too much, as the 1.4 will always be the "cheap" option...best on fuel, cheap tax, etc...and even if you went to town on engine work, it would still be slower than a stock 360, and you'd kill the (pretty good) fuel economy. If you got it cheaply, you might make a nice profit on that, as it's pretty tidy looking. Otherwise, drive it...it'll be some very cheap motoring! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Apr 9th, 2012, 08:53	#11
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 06:46 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	Don´t mess with it. I might buy it off you then.

Apr 9th, 2012, 14:13	#13
Hair bear Junior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 11:21 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hampshire	Thanks for the insurance advice, something to ponder on... Rob.

Apr 9th, 2012, 14:57	#14
Gremlin66 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2013 12:23 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Weston Super Mare	Yeah well, if it's anything to go on the cheapest car to insure is a Fiat Panda. The old square ones. And also Minor 100's/moggies. But depends on what your after and your age/driving record obviously. I've found that German cars are the most expensive to insure, Japs can be cheap and British are generally cheap. Old British is probably cheapest for big engines. The old SD1 3.5 is just the cheapest V8 I can insure I think at around £3k. Depends entirely what your after.

Apr 9th, 2012, 21:20	#16
Gremlin66 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2013 12:23 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Weston Super Mare	Cheers foggy, yeah I don't wanna do a lot. In fact it's growing on me just left as it is. Took it out in the rain today, back end might have slipped out a bit :P I won't trash it though. I wanted a bit of wreck when I bought it so I could modify and thrash it but it's way too good for that. The V6 in the 75's aren't Honda engines as far as I know and they do like to go through coil packs. But then they sound nice as well. Dunno, gonna get my Justy fixed then I'll decide what to do with it.

Apr 19th, 2012, 17:40	#17
Gremlin66 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2013 12:23 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Weston Super Mare	Guys, I know I have only owned this for a short while. I am now fairly bored of it. It feels really unresponsive compared to my justy. Don't think it's my sort of car. I love the way it drives but it just feels like a tank, so looking for a bigger engine. Once my Justy is fixed which should be by the end of next week, my 340 will be up for sale. I may be in the market for a 360 if I can find one :P When I do sell it I will put another thread on here with more pics and info but if anyone is interested I am looking for £650 ONO. 66k, full service history, 2 previous owners, tax till August, MOT till June. Get back to me if you're interested

Apr 19th, 2012, 23:03	#18
a.l.2810 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2015 12:36 Join Date: May 2010 Location: coventry	pm sent, very interested

Apr 20th, 2012, 09:08	#19
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 20:35 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Damn wrong country

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