P1800E Wanted

[gilesimp]

Hi Folks,
I am looking to buy a P1800.
I think I want the P1800E as it has injection and I guess that means more reliable without continual tinkering with carbs? No idea - just an assumption.

Please contact me via this forum or via my email address gilespalfreyman@gmail.com
Please send description, pictures and a price.
Cheers, Giles

[Burdekin]

Hi Giles,

If you haven't already, do plenty of research into what the issues are with the P1800. Rust is the big one and it is expensive to fix and there are no end of bodged P1800's out there as they can be difficult and expensive to fix. The D-jet was the first Bosche FI so can be troublesome, SUs are more simple and the P1800S has better styling in my opinion.

Don't don't buy a P1800 without a thorough inspection first. Good luck with your search.

[Peterjohnbull]

Hi Giles

My advice is to find someone close by who already has a P1800 and go have a look at what it should look like. Especially the sills and the wheel arches.

And buy a magnet to tap against the panels to ensure they are metal.

Sorry if this is obvious stuff - I got all excited and bought the first one I saw and am now very poor.

Pete

[26242]

couldn't agree more
i bought my p1800e "cheap" on a whim
and have spent a fortune putting it right
definitely worth looking at a members car first

[skysurfer]

Problem is, good ones are now starting to fetch serious money, so I guess it's either a question of whether you want to shell out big money up front or buy a running restoration. The former will no doubt be cheaper in the long run, but the latter would get you a usable car which you could improve over the years - if that's your thing. In my experience, most restored cars will need a degree of re-restoring again at some point in the future anyway.

[gilesimp]

Hi folks,
Thanks for your comments.
Ok, it looks like the list important search criteria on a p1800 is the body condition. I will try to do my research to know what a good one looks like.
I have also lookex at the amazon which apparently is a very capable all rounder, it's just that the p1800 is just so stylish, but with those killer looks comes the heafty price tag and complex body construction...... will have to see.
Cheers, Giles

[JP 1800]

My thread might give you some idea http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=156443

[Peterjohnbull]

I guess it depends upon whether you want style, grace and elegance .. or an Amazon.

(that was a joke by the way - I have heard that many Amazon owners are quite happy with their cars).

Chuckle

Pete

[Burdekin]

Giles, no need to compromise on what ypu want, just buy wisely is what the guys are saying.

The P1800 is sexier but the Amazon is cooler (especially the Estate) ;-)