Low mileage 240....

jetronic63 · Jul 30th, 2013, 20:16

..... On Ebay (nothing to do with me)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-...item338427225a

rusty244 · Jul 30th, 2013, 20:58

Ad states 2 litre but has a GLT badge on the back.

More likely to be incorrect badging I guess as doesn't look very GLT-like.

Other than this looks nice and original. How do people do so few miles?!?!

tannachyallen · Jul 31st, 2013, 06:40

Mmmm. Looks nice, but silly price and unconvincing badging. What sort of condition is an engine that's barely done 30 thousand in nearly 25 years going to be like?

Dave A.

Lucien · Jul 31st, 2013, 10:40

This is an age old debate. I agree that an engine that's sat unused for years will deteriorate, but if the car's been regularly but lightly used then I see no reason why there should be any prioblem. Surely it will not have suffered the wear from use? I know people say that seals dry up etc, but I don't think they do if the car gets a good run every couple of months.

I bought a low mileage GLT saloon four years ago - 29,000 on the clock with full history that showed regular use. Since then I've done about 750 miles a year in it, usually 100 or 150 mile trips at a time. It has been very reliable.

This year I treated her to new plugs, leads and dizzy cap and replaced the injector seals as has been recommended on here. I fitted new tyres, headlights and wipers when I bought her. The car has run impeccably and is a pleasure to drive (touch wood!!!)

Kind regards
Lucien

Spiffy Jim · Jul 31st, 2013, 11:10

Crazy pricing on that considering I paid 1/4 of that for an estate with 30k on the clock, that had light usage until it stood for just under a year.

jetronic63 · Jul 31st, 2013, 13:54

Personally I dont put a lot of value on low mileage. If a car has done a couple of thousand, it may have some worth as a museum piece/trailer queen but otherwise I don't particularly see the point in paying a massive premium for lower than average miles. Often low miles means lots of short trips not allowing the engine to warm completely, which often stores up trouble.

I would rather buy a good car at the going rate (or preferably cheaper !) and do all the work required. That way I know everything is sorted and I get the car how I want it. My 240 has cost me much less than the advertised price of this one and I know which one I would prefer to own

Jul 30th, 2013, 20:16	#1
jetronic63 Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 14:18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bournemouth View Photos By: jetronic63	Low mileage 240.... ..... On Ebay (nothing to do with me) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-...item338427225a __________________ Volvo 360 GL ~ Volvo 244 GLE ~ Volvo 240 GLT ~ Volvo 760 Turbo ~ Volvo 760 GLE ~ Volvo 780 Turbo 16v

Jul 31st, 2013, 06:40	#3
tannachyallen 240SE Last Online: Mar 4th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Strath Brora	Mmmm. Looks nice, but silly price and unconvincing badging. What sort of condition is an engine that's barely done 30 thousand in nearly 25 years going to be like? Dave A. __________________ 240 SE Auto 1991

Jul 31st, 2013, 10:40	#4
Lucien VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:34 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Walton-on-Thames	Sticking up for low mileage cars This is an age old debate. I agree that an engine that's sat unused for years will deteriorate, but if the car's been regularly but lightly used then I see no reason why there should be any prioblem. Surely it will not have suffered the wear from use? I know people say that seals dry up etc, but I don't think they do if the car gets a good run every couple of months. I bought a low mileage GLT saloon four years ago - 29,000 on the clock with full history that showed regular use. Since then I've done about 750 miles a year in it, usually 100 or 150 mile trips at a time. It has been very reliable. This year I treated her to new plugs, leads and dizzy cap and replaced the injector seals as has been recommended on here. I fitted new tyres, headlights and wipers when I bought her. The car has run impeccably and is a pleasure to drive (touch wood!!!) Kind regards Lucien

Jul 31st, 2013, 13:54	#6
jetronic63 Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 14:18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bournemouth View Photos By: jetronic63	Personally I dont put a lot of value on low mileage. If a car has done a couple of thousand, it may have some worth as a museum piece/trailer queen but otherwise I don't particularly see the point in paying a massive premium for lower than average miles. Often low miles means lots of short trips not allowing the engine to warm completely, which often stores up trouble. I would rather buy a good car at the going rate (or preferably cheaper !) and do all the work required. That way I know everything is sorted and I get the car how I want it. My 240 has cost me much less than the advertised price of this one and I know which one I would prefer to own __________________ Volvo 360 GL ~ Volvo 244 GLE ~ Volvo 240 GLT ~ Volvo 760 Turbo ~ Volvo 760 GLE ~ Volvo 780 Turbo 16v

Jul 30th, 2013, 20:58	#2
rusty244 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North West	Ad states 2 litre but has a GLT badge on the back. More likely to be incorrect badging I guess as doesn't look very GLT-like. Other than this looks nice and original. How do people do so few miles?!?!

Jul 31st, 2013, 11:10	#5
Spiffy Jim Junior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2015 20:15 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chester	Crazy pricing on that considering I paid 1/4 of that for an estate with 30k on the clock, that had light usage until it stood for just under a year.

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