1988 764 turbo manual staffordshire, any interest?

lixah · Apr 8th, 2013, 15:22

Hi, I recently got a 760 turbo (B230ET) after a lot of searching, but a change in circumstances means i need something much better on fuel.
So i am considering selling, the car is not perfect, with mainly cosmetic bits needing doing, i havent really had chance to do anything since getting the car, but it was already in good condition. with just about 100k on the engine, it runs nice.

I mainly wanted to know if there was any interest in the car, then i could get some more info/pics posted.

regards, matt

davebslater(uk) · Apr 8th, 2013, 18:25

interest here.....

lixah · Apr 8th, 2013, 18:44

is there anything you'd like to know in particular ?

its the facelift front end (940) and when i originally bought the car it had been vinyl wrapped for some kind of charity event, when i removed it, there is a lot of gunk left from this, which i havent bothered to remove yet, but im sure it will come off with some remover, it does make the car look a bit scruffy. and on the driver's side when removing the vinyl some of the lacquer has come off with it (its clearly from a past repair down that side, and its the same color paint under it, as in lacquer over lacquer)

The headliner was also removed and was painted blue, and the sunroof has been sealed since i got the car, its not taped up or anything, but it's had the controls removed. so i assume it stopped working at some point and the owner decided it wasn't worth fixing.

the horn does not work i think its the clock spring, since i tested the horn unit itself, and both horns work.(the last owner had air horns on the car, so i dont know if he just unplugged something somewhere) so its somewhere in the circuit. Also the exhaust is loud, i've never looked at it, but assume its got a hole in it somewhere and probably needs replacing.

I know that seems like a lot, but that is everything that is wrong with the car, I think its better to be upfront about problems.

so the good bit, the car drives great, it recently had a new alternator, ignition coil, plugs, and leads, and volvo battery. I also put some speakers in the back doors from an old 940, and a new kenwood head unit in with mp3 connectivity. the car's A/c works, as does the heater. the electric+heated seats work. its full grey leather interior. and as stated the mileage has just hit 100k. I definitely would keep this car if it could just get around 10mpg more, but its just too thirsty to keep as my daily driver.

will update with some pics.

I'm looking for £1100 ONO for the car.

-matt

lixah · Apr 8th, 2013, 18:49

this was taken when i first got the car. only picture i have atm

also forgot to mention, i would consider trading with a 855 as i think thats what im going to get next.

volvoz2000 · Apr 8th, 2013, 23:07

I seem to remember seeing that on ebay a short while ago..... I think you would have to be talking half that too get any real interest but you never know

jakobandhismakarov · Apr 8th, 2013, 23:35

Yeah, didn't this end for £650?

Palmer · Apr 9th, 2013, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakobandhismakarov

Yeah, didn't this end for £650?

Around that.

I could pick up a pristine 940 for that. Or for the £1k hes asking, a 940 sports with all the goodies, and have change to insure it.

Damnit im dribbling.

dreadnought · Apr 10th, 2013, 16:47

I could pick up a pristine 940 for that. Or for the £1k hes asking, a 940 sports with all the goodies, and have change to insure it.

Damnit im dribbling.[/QUOTE]

show me one example of a 940 sport for less than £900 that's actually worth having, I say £900 because even cheap insurance is going to cost £100.

Palmer · Apr 12th, 2013, 17:47

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-940-...p2047675.l2557

Ended for £710....

lixah · Apr 12th, 2013, 21:08

It's like this, the price reflects what it's worth to me, i appreciate this may not be competitive. but at the end of the day i don't really want to sell, if i do, it would have to be worth while. I didn't just post an advert with a price to start with because i don't really want to sell.

It's just a shame i will have to store the car until i next get to use it.

Apr 8th, 2013, 15:22	#1
lixah Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 12:16 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire	1988 764 turbo manual staffordshire, any interest? Hi, I recently got a 760 turbo (B230ET) after a lot of searching, but a change in circumstances means i need something much better on fuel. So i am considering selling, the car is not perfect, with mainly cosmetic bits needing doing, i havent really had chance to do anything since getting the car, but it was already in good condition. with just about 100k on the engine, it runs nice. I mainly wanted to know if there was any interest in the car, then i could get some more info/pics posted. regards, matt

Apr 8th, 2013, 18:25	#2
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	interest here..... __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Apr 8th, 2013, 18:49	#4
lixah Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 12:16 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire	this was taken when i first got the car. only picture i have atm also forgot to mention, i would consider trading with a 855 as i think thats what im going to get next. Last edited by lixah; Apr 8th, 2013 at 19:07.

Apr 8th, 2013, 23:07	#5
volvoz2000 Premier Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2022 11:48 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: reading	I seem to remember seeing that on ebay a short while ago..... I think you would have to be talking half that too get any real interest but you never know __________________ 55 V70 t5 sport 97 940 Classic LPT Estate (LPG) 94 940 HPT saloon 95 940 Sports 95 Volvo 940 LPT 88 Saab 9000 T16 89 9000 Carlsson 2.0T 93 9000 CS LPT 85 900 T16S 06 Mercedes Sprinter 315 CDI Auto..... Twin Turbo see the pattern emerging?

Apr 8th, 2013, 23:35	#6
jakobandhismakarov Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough	Yeah, didn't this end for £650? __________________ Sinderland Road through Dunham Town - The interesting way home.

Apr 8th, 2013, 18:44	#3
lixah Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 12:16 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire	is there anything you'd like to know in particular ? its the facelift front end (940) and when i originally bought the car it had been vinyl wrapped for some kind of charity event, when i removed it, there is a lot of gunk left from this, which i havent bothered to remove yet, but im sure it will come off with some remover, it does make the car look a bit scruffy. and on the driver's side when removing the vinyl some of the lacquer has come off with it (its clearly from a past repair down that side, and its the same color paint under it, as in lacquer over lacquer) The headliner was also removed and was painted blue, and the sunroof has been sealed since i got the car, its not taped up or anything, but it's had the controls removed. so i assume it stopped working at some point and the owner decided it wasn't worth fixing. the horn does not work i think its the clock spring, since i tested the horn unit itself, and both horns work.(the last owner had air horns on the car, so i dont know if he just unplugged something somewhere) so its somewhere in the circuit. Also the exhaust is loud, i've never looked at it, but assume its got a hole in it somewhere and probably needs replacing. I know that seems like a lot, but that is everything that is wrong with the car, I think its better to be upfront about problems. so the good bit, the car drives great, it recently had a new alternator, ignition coil, plugs, and leads, and volvo battery. I also put some speakers in the back doors from an old 940, and a new kenwood head unit in with mp3 connectivity. the car's A/c works, as does the heater. the electric+heated seats work. its full grey leather interior. and as stated the mileage has just hit 100k. I definitely would keep this car if it could just get around 10mpg more, but its just too thirsty to keep as my daily driver. will update with some pics. I'm looking for £1100 ONO for the car. -matt

Apr 10th, 2013, 16:47	#8
dreadnought Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2018 20:56 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: north dorset	I could pick up a pristine 940 for that. Or for the £1k hes asking, a 940 sports with all the goodies, and have change to insure it. Damnit im dribbling.[/QUOTE] show me one example of a 940 sport for less than £900 that's actually worth having, I say £900 because even cheap insurance is going to cost £100.

Apr 12th, 2013, 17:47	#9
Palmer Premier Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2021 02:21 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Peterborough	http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-940-...p2047675.l2557 Ended for £710....

Apr 12th, 2013, 21:08	#10
lixah Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 12:16 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire	It's like this, the price reflects what it's worth to me, i appreciate this may not be competitive. but at the end of the day i don't really want to sell, if i do, it would have to be worth while. I didn't just post an advert with a price to start with because i don't really want to sell. It's just a shame i will have to store the car until i next get to use it.

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