What's your model Volvo and what DONT you like about it? - Page 5

MTerry · Jan 24th, 2009, 18:14

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Originally Posted by jetronic63

240 GLT

1) Ride - rear axle is a bit clumsy (more controlled with Bilsteins though)
2) Far too reliable - needs to be more 'challenging' to become a proper classic - see under Lancia/anything Italian (perhaps not !).

Other than that, I love it - perfect car for £250

Just randomly loosen a bunch of bolts and you can have that Italian ownership experience you crave. Or better yet, have someone else do it so you don't know what's about to fall off.

Robbijay · Jan 24th, 2009, 18:19

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Originally Posted by Volvo-in-my-blood

(As per my sig - V70 2006 model) That changing the feckin headlamps is so inconvenient!!!

Agree 100%!

foggyjames · Jan 24th, 2009, 21:37

You know I have a couple of sets of Euro-spec headlights for a pre-facelift 740 kicking about...

cheers

James

Lucretian · Jan 29th, 2009, 20:13

1993 Volvo 850

Love the car apart from a couple of annoying issues...

1. Eats anti-roll bars
2. Handling as a result is... interesting
3. Gear position sensor just went bad...

sandycowe · Jan 29th, 2009, 20:20

i would liks a 4th gear in the auto box of my 144!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul240480 · Jan 30th, 2009, 07:39

Great thread Laney!

89' 240 Est
1) Its a 2.0Ltr
2) Wiring for tailgate electrics.
3) nope, can't think of ote' else

91' 480T Auto
1) It leaks like a sieve.
2) Intermittent electrical faults
3) Intermittent rough idling

fowlerman · Jan 30th, 2009, 11:17

98 940 se est.

1) Dash top reflects on screen when sun shines, not too much of a problem last two summers though!!
2) Hasn't got adjustable steering column.
3)Stupid position of alarm siren, in a box underneath where it collects moisture.

Apart from the above, can't fault it.

foggyjames · Jan 30th, 2009, 23:23

If you think the 940 is bad for "shiny dashboard syndrome", try a V40!

cheers

James

typhoon · Feb 1st, 2009, 03:23

On my 740 wagon, I hate teh location of the bonnet release, just stupid!
But I love the abundance of cheap, new spare parts and the 14psi fun!

Regards, Andrew.

imac · Feb 1st, 2009, 10:07

1997 S70 T5 CD Manual

I don't dislike anything about it - absolutely spot on. Complete opposite of my other car so when I want something simple/that handles/more fun I use that instead!

Jan 24th, 2009, 21:37	#43
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	You know I have a couple of sets of Euro-spec headlights for a pre-facelift 740 kicking about... 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

Jan 30th, 2009, 07:39	#46
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Great thread Laney! 89' 240 Est 1) Its a 2.0Ltr 2) Wiring for tailgate electrics. 3) nope, can't think of ote' else 91' 480T Auto 1) It leaks like a sieve. 2) Intermittent electrical faults 3) Intermittent rough idling __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Jan 30th, 2009, 23:23	#48
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	If you think the 940 is bad for "shiny dashboard syndrome", try a V40! 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

Feb 1st, 2009, 03:23	#49
typhoon Junior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2009 07:47 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Straya mate!	On my 740 wagon, I hate teh location of the bonnet release, just stupid! But I love the abundance of cheap, new spare parts and the 14psi fun! Regards, Andrew. __________________ 740 Turbo Sov Vagn Get your bloody "shrimp" off my barbie!

Feb 1st, 2009, 10:07	#50
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	1997 S70 T5 CD Manual I don't dislike anything about it - absolutely spot on. Complete opposite of my other car so when I want something simple/that handles/more fun I use that instead! __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

Jan 29th, 2009, 20:13	#44
Lucretian New Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2009 14:33 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alnwick View Photos By: Lucretian	1993 Volvo 850 Love the car apart from a couple of annoying issues... 1. Eats anti-roll bars 2. Handling as a result is... interesting 3. Gear position sensor just went bad...

Jan 29th, 2009, 20:20	#45
sandycowe Junior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2012 12:19 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: jedburgh	i would liks a 4th gear in the auto box of my 144!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 30th, 2009, 11:17	#47
fowlerman Master Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 10:00 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: blackpool	98 940 se est. 1) Dash top reflects on screen when sun shines, not too much of a problem last two summers though!! 2) Hasn't got adjustable steering column. 3)Stupid position of alarm siren, in a box underneath where it collects moisture. Apart from the above, can't fault it.

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