Beautiful 1989 Volvo 340GLE 1.7 in Car & Classic

Paula · Jan 28th, 2012, 23:16

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C273536

Hi everyone,

Long time since I have been on here.

In fact the Autumn of 2008 !!!

Anyway, I viewed this car for a Volvo 300 Mania member three weekends ago and it is one of the finest 340's for it's age that I have ever seen.

It's as good as my Trundle 2 was, in fact better ...

Trundle 2 being taken away after I sold her on behalf of my neighbour - long story !!

It's a one owner car and belongs to the gentleman's aunt who has had it maintained by the local Volvo dealer with no expense spared.

It's done just over 34K !!!

I did not drive the car but the seller ran the engine and it was as quiet as a bird. Also did not look underneath but if it's as good as the top, then I am sure it will be fine.

He is open to offer so I suggest you give him a call.

But he refuses to sell the car to a drifter and is waiting for an enthusiast who will love and cherish her.

The car has been garaged all it's life.

Here are my fotos:

Immaculate engine bay

Just cosmetic

Leaf debris - no rust at all

Just a bit of back to black needed

Boot interior like new

Like new

Like new with well mats

Well mats and like new - no rust anywhere - Front seat bolster is 100%

Sunroof and seal is perfect

Windscreen rubbers 100%

Minor dent in plastic bumper

Minor marks that just need touching in and compounding - Then will never be seen - not down to metal

Missing wheel trim and good tyre

Good tyre and minor scratch on wheel trim

Love the colour - No chips on bonnet's leading edge & wings are 100%

Taxed to 31st July 2012

More back to black needed

Same shot but closer - Easily sorted

Front valance looks fine

Paula · Feb 1st, 2012, 12:06

Unless the seller is willing to reduce the price to around £400.00 to £500.00, I doubt that he will ever sell it.

Sad but true !!

Paula · Feb 11th, 2012, 23:44

After giving this car a lot more thought, I think a fair value is around the £600 to £800.00 mark providing that after an RAC inspection/or 340 expert, it's as good underneath as it is on top.

Also it needs to be driven to see that it's in 100% mechanical condition.

This is such a specialist market and it would be criminal if the car goes to either a drifter or someone who is just going to use it as a runaround until it either deteriorates or something breaks and then it lands up in a breaker's yard.

It must go to a genuine Volvo 340 enthusiast who will cherish it forever.

johnjp · Feb 12th, 2012, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paula

It must go to a genuine Volvo 340 enthusiast who will cherish it forever.

They must be very few in number these days!

Paula · Feb 12th, 2012, 16:07

Shame but how right you are ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjp

They must be very few in number these days!

Paula · Feb 17th, 2012, 00:15

Just had an e-mail from the lovely gentleman selling this stunning car.

Good news as it appears that it's gone to a buyer who is going to cherish it.

Anyone on here?

Hi Paula

Good news for me, not such good news for you. The car is now sold - to a newly retired gentleman who wanted a project and looks to be an ideal purchaser who will do the right thing by it just as Jen or you might have been. It even gets a garage so I am hopeful that it will be appreciated and cared for. He's had a GLE once before.

Thanks again for your help, advice and encouragement. I hope you find what you are looking for, stay well.

Best wishes

Roderick Plinge · Feb 17th, 2012, 22:24

I'd love one of these old 300 Series. I posted a while ago that I drove a 360 GLT which was an absolute treat. Trade in at a local garage about fifteen years ago. Up for £900, the salesman said "if you like it you can have it for £500." Absolutely no rust whatsoever and ran perfectly. I must have been a fool way back then as well, because I left it on the forecourt!

"The follies which a man regrets most in his life are those which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity."
Helen Rowland.

Paula · Feb 18th, 2012, 10:42

Just sent an e-mail to the seller saying:

Some of us would like to know how your Aunt's car gets on.

Would you like to send this link to the new owner.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=144308

He may already be a member of the Volvo Owner's Club but if not, it would be a useful point of reference.

Many thanks

Paula

Jan 28th, 2012, 23:16	#1
Paula Junior Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2013 00:25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey	Beautiful 1989 Volvo 340GLE 1.7 in Car & Classic http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C273536 Hi everyone, Long time since I have been on here. In fact the Autumn of 2008 !!! Anyway, I viewed this car for a Volvo 300 Mania member three weekends ago and it is one of the finest 340's for it's age that I have ever seen. It's as good as my Trundle 2 was, in fact better ... Trundle 2 being taken away after I sold her on behalf of my neighbour - long story !! It's a one owner car and belongs to the gentleman's aunt who has had it maintained by the local Volvo dealer with no expense spared. It's done just over 34K !!! I did not drive the car but the seller ran the engine and it was as quiet as a bird. Also did not look underneath but if it's as good as the top, then I am sure it will be fine. He is open to offer so I suggest you give him a call. But he refuses to sell the car to a drifter and is waiting for an enthusiast who will love and cherish her. The car has been garaged all it's life. Here are my fotos: Immaculate engine bay Just cosmetic Leaf debris - no rust at all Just a bit of back to black needed Boot interior like new Like new Like new with well mats Well mats and like new - no rust anywhere - Front seat bolster is 100% Sunroof and seal is perfect Windscreen rubbers 100% Minor dent in plastic bumper Minor marks that just need touching in and compounding - Then will never be seen - not down to metal Missing wheel trim and good tyre Good tyre and minor scratch on wheel trim Love the colour - No chips on bonnet's leading edge & wings are 100% Taxed to 31st July 2012 More back to black needed Same shot but closer - Easily sorted Front valance looks fine Last edited by Paula; Jan 28th, 2012 at 23:50.

Feb 17th, 2012, 22:24	#7
Roderick Plinge Senior Member Last Online: Today 12:25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Carthage	What a corker! I'd love one of these old 300 Series. I posted a while ago that I drove a 360 GLT which was an absolute treat. Trade in at a local garage about fifteen years ago. Up for £900, the salesman said "if you like it you can have it for £500." Absolutely no rust whatsoever and ran perfectly. I must have been a fool way back then as well, because I left it on the forecourt! "The follies which a man regrets most in his life are those which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity." Helen Rowland.

Feb 1st, 2012, 12:06	#2
Paula Junior Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2013 00:25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey	Unless the seller is willing to reduce the price to around £400.00 to £500.00, I doubt that he will ever sell it. Sad but true !!

Feb 11th, 2012, 23:44	#3
Paula Junior Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2013 00:25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey	After giving this car a lot more thought, I think a fair value is around the £600 to £800.00 mark providing that after an RAC inspection/or 340 expert, it's as good underneath as it is on top. Also it needs to be driven to see that it's in 100% mechanical condition. This is such a specialist market and it would be criminal if the car goes to either a drifter or someone who is just going to use it as a runaround until it either deteriorates or something breaks and then it lands up in a breaker's yard. It must go to a genuine Volvo 340 enthusiast who will cherish it forever.

Feb 17th, 2012, 00:15	#6
Paula Junior Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2013 00:25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey	Just had an e-mail from the lovely gentleman selling this stunning car. Good news as it appears that it's gone to a buyer who is going to cherish it. Anyone on here? Hi Paula Good news for me, not such good news for you. The car is now sold - to a newly retired gentleman who wanted a project and looks to be an ideal purchaser who will do the right thing by it just as Jen or you might have been. It even gets a garage so I am hopeful that it will be appreciated and cared for. He's had a GLE once before. Thanks again for your help, advice and encouragement. I hope you find what you are looking for, stay well. Best wishes

Feb 18th, 2012, 10:42	#8
Paula Junior Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2013 00:25 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey	Just sent an e-mail to the seller saying: Some of us would like to know how your Aunt's car gets on. Would you like to send this link to the new owner. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=144308 He may already be a member of the Volvo Owner's Club but if not, it would be a useful point of reference. Many thanks Paula

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