Your 440/460/480 - Page 2

ramz · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:47

Since i started this thread my car has done about erm.....another six thousand miles or so, since then, nothing has gone wrong. Its chugged up and down the A14 and the M6 with no problem or hassle at all. Just keeps on going. The best thing i think about the 440 is the power of it. my 2.0i keeps surprising me, put your foot to the floor in 3rd, your whole body is pushed back in the rather compfy half leather seat and its off, the accerlation in the upper end is rather impressive. The accerlation in the lower end is just as good.

the best thing i think is the space, for car that isnt really that big, nottas big as some estates or even some of the new mpv or 4x4's that we see on the road today. i can quite happily fit 5 people in the car for a nice long journey in comfort. the boot space will fitted all of my mums christmas food shopping for 13 people with space to spare, made it look like she hadnt brought much!

i do however have one gripe, i dont know if its just my car, but the gearbox, its a bit....clunky. in normal weather its fine, in the cold its cluncky, in the boiling hot its clunky, but i guess i'll just have to live with it until i can figure out whats wrong with it!

anyway i hope it gives me many more happy years of motoring!

the hoff · Apr 14th, 2007, 12:55

HI HAVE A LOOK AT MINE ITS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE BEST AND IVE STILL GOT A WHOLE NEW FRONT END TO PUT ON YET (FACELIFT BONNET ETC) PAID 300 ODD MOT TAXED AND WITH A FEW TWEEKS NOW NEEDS FLIGHT CLEARENCE AT MY LOCAL AIRPORT LOL

the hoff · Apr 14th, 2007, 13:02

Oh New Wheels 4 Got

Volitiveflyer · Apr 14th, 2007, 15:59

Sadly my 440 has ended up being "Enviromentaly De-Polluted" i.e. Scrapped, because I could not afford to replace the complete exhaust system & other small bits & pieces that needed doing. - I felt like as if I had commited Murder & felt really rotten with myself for having to take such a drastic step.

I blamed my husband & jokingly said words to the effect of "If only you been a bloody mechanic".

Ah well maybe someday I may win the lottery (not very likelly as I don't play it) & be able to buy myself another Volvo.

the hoff · Apr 14th, 2007, 18:44

My Mate Had 440 Turbo M Reg Mint Decided To Sell For 800 1 Month Later Regretted Decicion And Bought Another M Reg Same Colour Etc Turbo As He Decided He Loved Them "youll Be Back"

AndyPants · Apr 14th, 2007, 21:38

Well my 460 is my second car and the first Volvo I have ever owned, but I have always wanted a Volvo.

Nothing has really gone wrong on it, but then it has now only done 55k miles! Main gripes with it are the usual rust on rear arches, which is minor so far, treated one side but other side also needs doing. One thing that does annoy me though is the glovebox broke and now I have a spring sticking out the top... Anyone else had this problem?

Was abit annoyed when I found out the car didn't have ABS as advertised when I bought it though (Does have a fuse for it strangely). Especially when I had to do an emergency stop at 60mph going round a corner! Luckily the car didn't veer off and I eased on the brakes in an attempt to stop the wheels locking. All too easy with a car that weights just over a ton with 4 discs!

Its a very relaxing car to drive but doesn't offer much for more spirited driving. It also annoys me that its just far too sensible. Yes I know its a Volvo, but it atleast could have had a massive thirsty engine to make it atleast a bit silly!

ian r thomas · Apr 14th, 2007, 22:32

yes i agree that the gearbox is a bit clunky, but the thing that does irate me is the rattles, dashboard, glove compartment this spoils outherwise a fine car

the hoff · Apr 17th, 2007, 17:24

rattles at 75 my centre console fell of ripped the screws clean out gear boxes are ****e and cnt cope with the 1.6 engine let alone 1.7 turbo and the ride quality is in comparison to that of my daughters ride on electric car with hard tyres on a cobble stonen bloody horrendous but by god its fun to drive 440 turbos for ever

AndyPants · Apr 22nd, 2007, 23:37

Gearbox is clunky, but atleast it 'clunks' into gear unlike my old car. The phrase 'like a stick in sh*t' comes to mind for that one

Can't say my car rattles much if at all, apart from the glovebox sometimes but then it is broken. Ride quality ain't bad, abit rolley-polley though. Wish my car was a Turbo

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:47	#11
ramz Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2010 00:24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ipswich View Photos By: ramz	Since i started this thread my car has done about erm.....another six thousand miles or so, since then, nothing has gone wrong. Its chugged up and down the A14 and the M6 with no problem or hassle at all. Just keeps on going. The best thing i think about the 440 is the power of it. my 2.0i keeps surprising me, put your foot to the floor in 3rd, your whole body is pushed back in the rather compfy half leather seat and its off, the accerlation in the upper end is rather impressive. The accerlation in the lower end is just as good. the best thing i think is the space, for car that isnt really that big, nottas big as some estates or even some of the new mpv or 4x4's that we see on the road today. i can quite happily fit 5 people in the car for a nice long journey in comfort. the boot space will fitted all of my mums christmas food shopping for 13 people with space to spare, made it look like she hadnt brought much! i do however have one gripe, i dont know if its just my car, but the gearbox, its a bit....clunky. in normal weather its fine, in the cold its cluncky, in the boiling hot its clunky, but i guess i'll just have to live with it until i can figure out whats wrong with it! anyway i hope it gives me many more happy years of motoring! __________________

Apr 14th, 2007, 15:59	#14
Volitiveflyer "Vauxhell Driver" Last Online: Jan 11th, 2009 21:28 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Sadly my 440 has ended up being "Enviromentaly De-Polluted" i.e. Scrapped, because I could not afford to replace the complete exhaust system & other small bits & pieces that needed doing. - I felt like as if I had commited Murder & felt really rotten with myself for having to take such a drastic step. I blamed my husband & jokingly said words to the effect of "If only you been a bloody mechanic". Ah well maybe someday I may win the lottery (not very likelly as I don't play it) & be able to buy myself another Volvo. __________________ *"Refer to Drawer - The Cheque isn't in the post"*

Apr 14th, 2007, 21:38	#16
AndyPants VOC Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 18:25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over there. View Photos By: AndyPants	Well my 460 is my second car and the first Volvo I have ever owned, but I have always wanted a Volvo. Nothing has really gone wrong on it, but then it has now only done 55k miles! Main gripes with it are the usual rust on rear arches, which is minor so far, treated one side but other side also needs doing. One thing that does annoy me though is the glovebox broke and now I have a spring sticking out the top... Anyone else had this problem? Was abit annoyed when I found out the car didn't have ABS as advertised when I bought it though (Does have a fuse for it strangely). Especially when I had to do an emergency stop at 60mph going round a corner! Luckily the car didn't veer off and I eased on the brakes in an attempt to stop the wheels locking. All too easy with a car that weights just over a ton with 4 discs! Its a very relaxing car to drive but doesn't offer much for more spirited driving. It also annoys me that its just far too sensible. Yes I know its a Volvo, but it atleast could have had a massive thirsty engine to make it atleast a bit silly! __________________ Current: '96 850 2.5 20v GLT Estate & '17 Skoda Rapid 1.0 Sport Prev: '04 V40 1.9D Sport '98 C70 2.3 T5 GT Coupe '89 760 Turbo Intercooler Est. '95 850 2.5 20v GLT Saloon '96 460 1.6i GS

Apr 22nd, 2007, 23:37	#19
AndyPants VOC Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 18:25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over there. View Photos By: AndyPants	Gearbox is clunky, but atleast it 'clunks' into gear unlike my old car. The phrase 'like a stick in sh*t' comes to mind for that one Can't say my car rattles much if at all, apart from the glovebox sometimes but then it is broken. Ride quality ain't bad, abit rolley-polley though. Wish my car was a Turbo __________________ Current: '96 850 2.5 20v GLT Estate & '17 Skoda Rapid 1.0 Sport Prev: '04 V40 1.9D Sport '98 C70 2.3 T5 GT Coupe '89 760 Turbo Intercooler Est. '95 850 2.5 20v GLT Saloon '96 460 1.6i GS

Apr 14th, 2007, 18:44	#15
the hoff 440IFIED Last Online: Aug 8th, 2007 21:57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brum View Photos By: the hoff	My Mate Had 440 Turbo M Reg Mint Decided To Sell For 800 1 Month Later Regretted Decicion And Bought Another M Reg Same Colour Etc Turbo As He Decided He Loved Them "youll Be Back"

Apr 14th, 2007, 22:32	#17
ian r thomas ian r thomas Last Online: Apr 8th, 2008 22:47 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: york	yes i agree that the gearbox is a bit clunky, but the thing that does irate me is the rattles, dashboard, glove compartment this spoils outherwise a fine car

Apr 17th, 2007, 17:24	#18
the hoff 440IFIED Last Online: Aug 8th, 2007 21:57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brum View Photos By: the hoff	rattles at 75 my centre console fell of ripped the screws clean out gear boxes are ****e and cnt cope with the 1.6 engine let alone 1.7 turbo and the ride quality is in comparison to that of my daughters ride on electric car with hard tyres on a cobble stonen bloody horrendous but by god its fun to drive 440 turbos for ever

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