Spotted 240s - Page 31

ian2000t · Aug 31st, 2012, 22:01

Saw nice gold 240 estate earlier on A491 heading towards Bromsgrove. I was heading opposite direction in the 760 and got nod off the driver, so must be an enthusiast.

Paul240480 · Sep 1st, 2012, 08:12

A GL Estate twice in 2 days, both times forgot me phone/cam

Dark Blue, with a full metal roof rack, quite probably a D6 as most are over here.

Oh got a big old wave 1st time as I was in my 240, yesterday I was in the 850 & he 'snubbed' me despite my wave, lol

Angie · Sep 1st, 2012, 09:09

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Originally Posted by Paul240480

A GL Estate twice in 2 days, both times forgot me phone/cam

Dark Blue, with a full metal roof rack, quite probably a D6 as most are over here.

....................yesterday I was in the 850 & he 'snubbed' me despite my wave, lol

And you're surprised?!!

tannachyallen · Sep 1st, 2012, 17:25

I think mine must have some kind of cloaking device..............I drive almost the length of the UK from Wiltshire to Sutherland 5, 6 times a year. A round trip of 1250 miles each time and no one ever sees me

It's not like it's not conspicuous with full bespoke roofrack and big tyres!

Dave A.

chris s · Sep 5th, 2012, 20:18

On a trip to Plymouth today from Redruth in Cornwall,in my wife's Torslanda, I spotted three different 240s!
First one was heading uphill east on the A30 dual carriageway towards the Padstow turning.That was a gleaming dark blue 240 Estate pulling a caravan.( I think it was 'E' reg.)
Second one was parked in Plymouth Sainsburys car park,again dark blue.This was a saloon,I think it was 'C' reg.
Third one was a silver estate, I spotted it way off on the other dual carriageway of the Plymouth bypass as I was heading home.
Nice to see some 240s,I haven't seen one in this part of Cornwall for months!

Chris.

Angie · Sep 5th, 2012, 21:04

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Originally Posted by chris s

On a trip to Plymouth today from Redruth in Cornwall,in my wife's Torslanda, I spotted three different 240s!
First one was heading uphill east on the A30 dual carriageway towards the Padstow turning.That was a gleaming dark blue 240 Estate pulling a caravan.( I think it was 'E' reg.)
Second one was parked in Plymouth Sainsburys car park,again dark blue.This was a saloon,I think it was 'C' reg.
Third one was a silver estate, I spotted it way off on the other dual carriageway of the Plymouth bypass as I was heading home.
Nice to see some 240s,I haven't seen one in this part of Cornwall for months!

Chris.

So there are some others down here in the SW. And to add to all those, Chris, we saw a silver K reg. Torslanda negotiating the narrow lanes of Mevagissey today.

Yesterday we were parked quite close to an 850 estate and, sorry to boast, it really emphasised the elegant stylish lines of our Tors!

Paul240480 · Sep 7th, 2012, 12:32

Yesterday in the car park of a local DIY store, saw this saloon drive in:

It was a diesel........ was 'smokin' like a 3 badge stoker' to prove it too.

I liked the 'boot rack' however the front offside wing had been damaged and the repair looked like it had been done with 'paper mash' & badly painted afterwards lol

ian2000t · Sep 7th, 2012, 12:37

Wow, I've never actually seen a 240 diesel in this country (chances are it's non-turbo diesel)! Looks a bit used and abused but hey, it's still going!

All D24's smoke, it's a design feature to keep BMW's further behind you!

Paul240480 · Sep 7th, 2012, 12:39

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Originally Posted by ian2000t

Wow, I've never actually seen a 240 diesel in this country (chances are it's non-turbo diesel)! Looks a bit used and abused but hey, it's still going!

All D24's smoke, it's a design feature to keep BMW's further behind you!

Over here the petrol versions are very much the rare ones!

Angie · Sep 9th, 2012, 23:16

A G reg. very dark colour (green?) going quite fast on the A390 through Lostwithiel this afternoon. By the lack of shiny bits I presume it was a GLT.

Aug 31st, 2012, 22:01	#301
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	Saw nice gold 240 estate earlier on A491 heading towards Bromsgrove. I was heading opposite direction in the 760 and got nod off the driver, so must be an enthusiast. __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

Sep 1st, 2012, 08:12	#302
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	A GL Estate twice in 2 days, both times forgot me phone/cam Dark Blue, with a full metal roof rack, quite probably a D6 as most are over here. Oh got a big old wave 1st time as I was in my 240, yesterday I was in the 850 & he 'snubbed' me despite my wave, lol __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Sep 1st, 2012, 17:25	#304
tannachyallen 240SE Last Online: Mar 4th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Strath Brora	I think mine must have some kind of cloaking device..............I drive almost the length of the UK from Wiltshire to Sutherland 5, 6 times a year. A round trip of 1250 miles each time and no one ever sees me It's not like it's not conspicuous with full bespoke roofrack and big tyres! Dave A. __________________ 240 SE Auto 1991

Sep 7th, 2012, 12:32	#307
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Yesterday in the car park of a local DIY store, saw this saloon drive in: It was a diesel........ was 'smokin' like a 3 badge stoker' to prove it too. I liked the 'boot rack' however the front offside wing had been damaged and the repair looked like it had been done with 'paper mash' & badly painted afterwards lol __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Sep 7th, 2012, 12:37	#308
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	Wow, I've never actually seen a 240 diesel in this country (chances are it's non-turbo diesel)! Looks a bit used and abused but hey, it's still going! All D24's smoke, it's a design feature to keep BMW's further behind you! __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

Sep 5th, 2012, 20:18	#305
chris s Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 20:02 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kernow	On a trip to Plymouth today from Redruth in Cornwall,in my wife's Torslanda, I spotted three different 240s! First one was heading uphill east on the A30 dual carriageway towards the Padstow turning.That was a gleaming dark blue 240 Estate pulling a caravan.( I think it was 'E' reg.) Second one was parked in Plymouth Sainsburys car park,again dark blue.This was a saloon,I think it was 'C' reg. Third one was a silver estate, I spotted it way off on the other dual carriageway of the Plymouth bypass as I was heading home. Nice to see some 240s,I haven't seen one in this part of Cornwall for months! Chris.

Sep 9th, 2012, 23:16	#310
Angie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 16:31 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lostwithiel	A G reg. very dark colour (green?) going quite fast on the A390 through Lostwithiel this afternoon. By the lack of shiny bits I presume it was a GLT.

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