new 480 owner !!
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scoobydont
- 480 Newbie
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- Joined: Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:13 pm
- Location: eastbourne
new 480 owner !!
Hi everyone.Guess im in the right place.Ive just been given a 480 by my neighbour who's emigrating...says he cant stand anymore of Blair.As ive never had a volvo,can someone give me a heads-up on known problems,bad points,good points etc.Its due an mot so i may break it if its to much work but at the moment i know naff all about it.Is anyone re-building or carrying out major work ?All help appreciated:D
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rpruen
- Friend of Club 480 Europe
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- Joined: Wed May 26, 2004 9:09 pm
- Location: Near Bristol (uk)
Welcome!
Just have a read here, you will find most of the common problems, and soulutions here. It's better than asking, and will give you a feel for the car you have.
If there are specific problems, then try searching first, and post in the right place if you can't find an answer.
Enjoy your new car:)
Richard
Just have a read here, you will find most of the common problems, and soulutions here. It's better than asking, and will give you a feel for the car you have.
If there are specific problems, then try searching first, and post in the right place if you can't find an answer.
Enjoy your new car:)
Richard
Car Status: Squashed :(
Now have 765 GLE 2.8 V6
Now have 765 GLE 2.8 V6
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stu chacks
- Friend of Club 480 Europe
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Re: new 480 owner !!
scoobydont wrote:Ive just been given a 480 by my neighbour who's emigrating...says he cant stand anymore of Blair.
Sure it wasn't to get away from the 480?
It has been know (where are you MatBat?!).Only kiddin, welcome to the club, hope you get her up and running ok. There's plenty of help on here when you need it. Any photo's?
Stu.
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ROBLITTLER
- Started learning about 480
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- Location: North Yorkshire
i wish my neighbours would give me a car!!! 
i would look out mainly for leaks water has been known to come in just about everywhere! and electrics can be dodgy at times. what kind of 480 is it? S, ES, GT, Turbo? what year what mileage what clour?
i would look out mainly for leaks water has been known to come in just about everywhere! and electrics can be dodgy at times. what kind of 480 is it? S, ES, GT, Turbo? what year what mileage what clour?white 1991 480 S G.B.N.F
two tone 1992 480 ES SOLD TO gltease!
1991 440 turbo ONLY 20K GOT RICH MOD :):):) :wave:
two tone 1992 480 ES SOLD TO gltease!
1991 440 turbo ONLY 20K GOT RICH MOD :):):) :wave:
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scoobydont
- 480 Newbie
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- Location: eastbourne
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Matthew Brennan
- 480 Rookie
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Bloody Speedo!!
Hopefully yours will be ok.....
Don't be put off tho... they are beautifull cars to drive and great in the winter months cos of a brill heater and heated seats etc.
Handling is amazing on these cars really good fun on twisty roads. And they are also very safe in accidents too!
Welcome to the club mate!!
Matt
Hopefully yours will be ok.....
Don't be put off tho... they are beautifull cars to drive and great in the winter months cos of a brill heater and heated seats etc.
Handling is amazing on these cars really good fun on twisty roads. And they are also very safe in accidents too!
Welcome to the club mate!!
Matt
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terrastudios
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other main problem is the rear arches, if i was you id put my hand back there and get all the mud/crap out as it just sits and rots through the body!
Website - http://www.tracklogic.co.uk/
Fenix protocol converters, OBDII, wide band controller, GPS, lap timers
Fenix protocol converters, OBDII, wide band controller, GPS, lap timers
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martinholmesuk
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