740 GLE For sale - Page 2

Dastardly Diesel · Mar 23rd, 2020, 17:42

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Originally Posted by MiniNinjaRob

Well the book is wrong then......because.....

"Book" prices are ok for 10-15 years from new but can be hopelessly inaccurate as cars get older than that.

But it's not for sale at auction now, is it. Its languishing on a dealers forecourt, where it continues to remain. The number of people buying new 7's wasn't that great, and the number willing to pay silly money for one 35 years on is even smaller.

The person who paid £2600 at auction for it now can't sell it.

AllHailKingVolvo · Mar 23rd, 2020, 18:28

I think with this, the normal rules apply of a car being worth what someone is willing to pay for it...there is no "book" as such for these cars. All I know is that I wouldn't pay that sort of money for a 7 series car in a month of Sundays.

360beast · Mar 24th, 2020, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Dastardly Diesel

But it's not for sale at auction now, is it. Its languishing on a dealers forecourt, where it continues to remain. The number of people buying new 7's wasn't that great, and the number willing to pay silly money for one 35 years on is even smaller.

The person who paid £2600 at auction for it now can't sell it.

I wouldn't say that the 7 series wasn't popular when new. Volvo were on the verge on bankruptcy when they made it and it saves them it sold that well (especially north America).

But yes not many people would be willing to pay that much for one now especially when it isn't turbo.

740T · Apr 6th, 2020, 11:01

I see its still for sale, as mentioned not surprising at that price. If its actually as good as it looks that's worth £2,500 - £3,000 all day long.

MiniNinjaRob · Apr 8th, 2020, 08:13

I’d pay £3k for it, drop the engine out of my 940 into it, lower it and change the wheels for something bigger and wider and just cruise.

It’s my favourite colour and interior style so I’d pay more for it.

MiniNinjaRob · Apr 8th, 2020, 10:17

This is one of the first images I found when I was buying my first Volvo, still love it and would love to replicate it!

griston64 · Apr 8th, 2020, 11:55

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Originally Posted by MiniNinjaRob

This is one of the first images I found when I was buying my first Volvo, still love it and would love to replicate it!

Looks like they are about to do a drive by shooting !

I'm still not 100% sure on the Ocean wheels. I think they are a bit too deep dish.

90Wine745 · Apr 8th, 2020, 21:33

I think she looks lovely, no reason to knock it.
Good luck to the buyer .....and the seller.
Mike

Mar 23rd, 2020, 18:28	#12
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	I think with this, the normal rules apply of a car being worth what someone is willing to pay for it...there is no "book" as such for these cars. All I know is that I wouldn't pay that sort of money for a 7 series car in a month of Sundays. __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Apr 8th, 2020, 08:13	#15
MiniNinjaRob Master Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2022 12:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: West Yorkshire	I’d pay £3k for it, drop the engine out of my 940 into it, lower it and change the wheels for something bigger and wider and just cruise. It’s my favourite colour and interior style so I’d pay more for it. __________________ The Millennium Volcon - 1997 940CD HPT Estate Millennium Volcon NOW FOR SALE HERE Last edited by MiniNinjaRob; Apr 8th, 2020 at 10:15.

Apr 6th, 2020, 11:01	#14
740T Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:02 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Glasgow View Photos By: 740T	I see its still for sale, as mentioned not surprising at that price. If its actually as good as it looks that's worth £2,500 - £3,000 all day long.

Apr 8th, 2020, 21:33	#18
90Wine745 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2024 21:30 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Clare	I think she looks lovely, no reason to knock it. Good luck to the buyer .....and the seller. Mike

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