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Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - jdc - 06-16-2012
out of paper =) looks like fun.
$13 + shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330735761854?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1413
EDIT: theres also a 2.5' Veyron, if the 240 aint your speed, and its free (you just need to print it out)
http://visualspicer.com/bugatti-veyron/
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - decay - 06-16-2012
brick red!
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - Z - 06-16-2012
So if I have two that actually drive...
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - deckeda - 06-16-2012
... now you can also have one made out of paper that retains all the style of the original.
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - Mike V - 06-16-2012
The paper one is almost as square as the real thing!
When I was 10 we had one just like this, was more of a maroon colour than red though.
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - GeneL - 06-16-2012
I may have a chance to get a 92 Volvo wagon with low mileage. If it comes through it would be free or very little money.
I haven't had a car for a long time, since we have a Camry that is basically available for me when I need it and most of the time Mavis and I go places together.
The thing is, I would like to have a vehicle that could carry larger items and also be able to do somethings on my own, without leaving my S/O stuck at home.
I'd appreciate any thoughts about pros and cons of this model.
Thanks!
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - RgrF - 06-16-2012
Depending on previous driving patterns & maintenance, it will serve both you and Mavis to your graves. If you happen to roll it into a canyon, it will probably keep you both alive but shear a few years off.
They are fantastic cars, if you decide not to take it, PM me or Matt at AS - he also hosts a Volvo site.
Things you'll need to deal with:
A/C almost never works, but they were made to run in Sweden so they didn't care a lot about a/c and you live in Dana Point so you don't care a lot about a/c either.
electrical problems - harnesses may need replacement **
don't freeway it before you have the oil seals checked out **
overdrive solenoids can cause problems - there is a switch on the left side of the gearshift - press it and see if a light comes on the dashboard, press again to see if it goes off - if it stays on you have trouble**
**all of these can be very costly, maybe beyond the value of the car if you
PM me if you need more. Never turn down a freebee.
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - max - 06-16-2012
RgrF wrote:True, parts are more expensive than Jaguar's, but it does not break down as often, either.
Never turn down a freebee.
It does sound as a great deal...
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - decay - 06-16-2012
Gene,
you should register here and ask questions.
i bet you'd get A TON of great responses.
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/
Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own... - GeneL - 06-16-2012
Thanks everyone, for all the info1
At this point, I hardly know how realistic the possibility really is, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
1.0 earthquake reported in Dana Point (me jumping up and down if this comes through).
