Just Bought a New 700 Series!!

James_N · Aug 11th, 2006, 17:31

Hi

Some of you may of read in the 850 section that my dads volvo has gone VERY badly wrong. We are unsure what to do with it yet, but either way, he needs another car to get to and from work.

Given that he needs an estate to lug all his stuff around, Ive agreed to give him my mint 740GLE Estate that you have all seen on here.

That left me carless. But i saw a nice 740 on ebay, and decieded to buy it now. It sounded somewhat a bargain, so here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200015487336

A volvo 740 2.3 Turbo. and the increase to insurance? £30

given the list of things hes done to it, the fact its got 11 months MOT, tax til december, and just had the cambelt done, its a bargain.

Im already thinking of simple and inexpensive mods to get the power over 200BHP

Maybe you can help with that 1stRaven

So whats everyones opinion on my somewhat impulse buy?

CTCNetwork · Aug 11th, 2006, 17:36

Hi,

Nice piece of kit there..
Make sure to secure it as someone may nick such a nice one..

Des. . .

st5ve · Aug 11th, 2006, 17:37

Looks a nice car, hope you enjoy your new toy.

Citizen.Agfa · Aug 11th, 2006, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_N

So whats everyones opinion on my somewhat impulse buy?

"Fortune favours the brave".

Happy motoring, Nick H.

octo0072000 · Aug 11th, 2006, 19:47

but dont complain about the fuel figures with heavy right foot 18to 24ish but looks very tidy hope you have fun with it

James A · Aug 11th, 2006, 21:02

Nice one!

Chesh740R · Aug 11th, 2006, 21:26

Yeah looks a nice car, if you want quick and cheap added performance from it, just purchase an MBC and a calibrated Boost Gauge and turn the boost up to around 12psi or where ever it starts to detontate and be happy.

After that theres lots of other little mods to do to further increase power, but do a stage 0 on it first and ensure that the engine is given a thorough service first. I.e Plugs, leads, Dizzy and cap, Filters, cure oil leaks. Get the basics done first before extracting more horses.

James_N · Aug 11th, 2006, 21:40

MBC?

If i could get around 220bhp or even a figure over 200, that would be enough for me

Thanks for all the comments so far. I was semi glad my estate didnt have a turbo as its one less thing to go wrong, but ive been wanting something a bit faster of late, and this seemed like a good oppourtunity.

Just hope its as reliable as my trusty estate has been so far

Chesh740R · Aug 11th, 2006, 21:49

Manual Boost Controller, about £20 or so from ebay.

Goes between the turbine housing and the actuator. Increases the boost pressure, which in turn gives you more power.

James_N · Aug 11th, 2006, 22:01

is it reliable? doesnt really sound too good.

I'll run it for a week or so, see what the power is like stock, then might start messing around with it

Aug 11th, 2006, 17:31	#1
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Just Bought a New 700 Series!! Hi Some of you may of read in the 850 section that my dads volvo has gone VERY badly wrong. We are unsure what to do with it yet, but either way, he needs another car to get to and from work. Given that he needs an estate to lug all his stuff around, Ive agreed to give him my mint 740GLE Estate that you have all seen on here. That left me carless. But i saw a nice 740 on ebay, and decieded to buy it now. It sounded somewhat a bargain, so here it is: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200015487336 A volvo 740 2.3 Turbo. and the increase to insurance? £30 given the list of things hes done to it, the fact its got 11 months MOT, tax til december, and just had the cambelt done, its a bargain. Im already thinking of simple and inexpensive mods to get the power over 200BHP Maybe you can help with that 1stRaven So whats everyones opinion on my somewhat impulse buy? __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Aug 11th, 2006, 17:36	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Nice piece of kit there.. Make sure to secure it as someone may nick such a nice one.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Aug 11th, 2006, 19:47	#5
octo0072000 Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2018 21:38 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Doncaster	very tidy but dont complain about the fuel figures with heavy right foot 18to 24ish but looks very tidy hope you have fun with it

Aug 11th, 2006, 21:02	#6
James A VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2014 10:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Volvograd	Nice one! __________________ 2002-2003: 1988 240GL manual saloon - Nameless 2003-Date: 1990 740SE automatic estate - The Volvo 2009-2014: 1997 V70SE 2.5 10v manual estate - The Volvo 2 aka TV2 2014-Date: 1992 940SE Turbo automatic estate 'Wentworth' - The Wentworth

Aug 11th, 2006, 21:40	#8
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	MBC? If i could get around 220bhp or even a figure over 200, that would be enough for me Thanks for all the comments so far. I was semi glad my estate didnt have a turbo as its one less thing to go wrong, but ive been wanting something a bit faster of late, and this seemed like a good oppourtunity. Just hope its as reliable as my trusty estate has been so far __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Aug 11th, 2006, 17:37	#3
st5ve S60 R Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2019 11:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: United Kingdom	Looks a nice car, hope you enjoy your new toy.

Aug 11th, 2006, 21:26	#7
Chesh740R Turbobricker Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 18:09 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wellingborough	Yeah looks a nice car, if you want quick and cheap added performance from it, just purchase an MBC and a calibrated Boost Gauge and turn the boost up to around 12psi or where ever it starts to detontate and be happy. After that theres lots of other little mods to do to further increase power, but do a stage 0 on it first and ensure that the engine is given a thorough service first. I.e Plugs, leads, Dizzy and cap, Filters, cure oil leaks. Get the basics done first before extracting more horses.

Aug 11th, 2006, 21:49	#9
Chesh740R Turbobricker Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 18:09 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wellingborough	Manual Boost Controller, about £20 or so from ebay. Goes between the turbine housing and the actuator. Increases the boost pressure, which in turn gives you more power.

Aug 11th, 2006, 22:01	#10
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	is it reliable? doesnt really sound too good. I'll run it for a week or so, see what the power is like stock, then might start messing around with it __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

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