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700/900 Series General Forum for the Volvo 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & S/V90 cars |
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May 19th, 2020, 19:38 | #21 | |
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May 19th, 2020, 19:53 | #22 | |
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This is incredibly helpful - thank you very much. The more I am reading everyone's comments the more I am realising it's worth £500/600 tops. A manifold I imagine is going to be expensive to replace? Even the gasket and fitting won't be cheap I imagine. In regards to the speedo and odometer issue - both are definitely up S*** creek! The car has supposedly travelled 2 miles in the last 3 years which, given the fact the current owner has done about 30 miles in it, is clearly wrong. Like you say, I have no idea of the actual mileage the car has done since 2015. I am thinking that sorting the speedo and odometer will be a nightmare as I'd need to find someone to fix it. I'd have to ask someone to help me fit the belt. Could I fit the belt as a minimum and leave the tensioner, guides and water pump to a later date? Apologies: Vin: YV1945853R1105649 |
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May 19th, 2020, 19:58 | #23 | |
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So, the latest is this:
"I have spoken with my brother, he has taken onboard what you said, apart from tyres which he said should pass mot and are about a year old. He wants the car to go too a good home and really likes it but has no use for it atm, he said he would do 750 if that helps, he is happy to show you round the car Saturday if you do come" I still think at £750 it's too much given all the advice here? |
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May 19th, 2020, 20:02 | #25 | |
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I bought a 1998 auto celebration 940 with 1 owner from new on 154k Miles. It had yearly services which I think basically amounted to an oil change in the last few years. it cost me £880 on eBay auction and I’ve spent a good load of cash changing the cooling system and belts along with masses of other less important stuff. I think you can do better with that cash just have to be patient. If I was buying again I would wait for one off the forum buy/sell pages but you might be waiting a good while for a nice one only bad thing
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May 19th, 2020, 20:28 | #26 | |
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It also has a sizeable dent in the N/S/R door but is described as "Superb". Quote:
To fit a new timing belt you have to distrub the tensioner, if it's rough and/or noisy renew it, renew if in any doubt anyway. As for the guides, errrrrrr you'll have to take that one up with Akela i think! Quote:
I'd suggest having a look at it, if nothing else rears its ugly head besides the coolant as Mark pointed out and i'm guessing you've already budgeted for that then i'd say start the bidding at £550 with the explanation that you've gone up £50 as the tyres aren't imminent but will need doing soon. See if the seller makes any noises downwards from there and then try to meet in the middle somewhere probably around £600-650 ish give or take as you feel comfortable depending on the car and what you think of it. If you know someone called Lisa, you could probably sell them the registration as well.
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May 19th, 2020, 21:01 | #28 | |
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If you really want to take a punt on the red one turn up with £500 cash and don't budge In fact I'd start him at £450.00 as I reckon a N/A car with potentially 240k+ is only worth that.
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When you talk about budgeting for coolant - are we talking a coolant flush and change or overhauling the whole system? It’s going to be a second car so will be doing about 3/4k a year. Thank you again for your help. The advice from everyone is invaluable, especially given the fact I’m not mechanically minded! |
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Beat me too it Dave.......
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