Here you can talk about the joy owning a Volvo 480 brings. Non-technical discussions take place here, like what is the difference between an ES and a S version.
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Big Brother
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by Big Brother » Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:25 pm
Ok last year I bought the S40 and said the 480 would have to go to pay for it, wellllllllll, when it actually came to putting up an ad I just couldn't do it! So I parked her on the drive and apart from the occasional start (stood idle for 6 month) she hasn't moved more than a few feet to stop the brakes seizing up.
But that’s all changed, today I took the Celeb for her MOT and she passed first time with flying colours, the mechanic commented on the good condition for a car of its age and the fact it had been off the road for over a year. Just waiting for the insurance certificate to turn up and I’ll be able to tax it then I’ll have a new commuting car.
Spent nearly 4 hours cleaning and polishing her this morning before the MOT and she looks better now than she has in a long long time.
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Joolz
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by Joolz » Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:44 pm
that is good news, well done Adam!!
j
Volvo 480 Celebration 466 Dark Grey Metallic (PUS)
previously
Volvo 480 2 ltr Paris Blue
Volvo 480 2 ltr Peacock Green
Volvo 480 1.7 White
Volvo 760 GLE Saloon 2.8 V6 Blue
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by Big Brother » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:27 pm
Thanks Joolz. I was suprised at the cost of the insurance to, £268 fully comp with protected no claims
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Murf
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by Murf » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:55 pm
The joys of old age, it gets better from there!
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by Big Brother » Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:23 am
Not even 25 yet Paul
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JohnTurbo
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by JohnTurbo » Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:34 pm
Good on ya VBB
Past:
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
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VanDerGraaf
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by VanDerGraaf » Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:57 pm
You are doing the right thing mate! Keep it going- and don't sell it!
Rohan
08 Renault Laguna III Sport Tourer 2.0T 4 wheel steering madness
00 Citroën XM ES9 V6 incredible
Previously:
00 W210 Mercedes E430 V8 estate LPG .....wünderbar!
00 W210 Mercedes E320cdi estate dead, eaten alive
95 Citroën XM 2.5 TD estate dead
95 Citroën XM 2.1 TD stolen/dead
'97 Saab 9000 Aero gone
Vase Green '94 Twin Pipe 480 Turbo
"Scar", Vase Green '94 Turbo dead
"Green Goblin" '93 Turbo Auto PITA, dead
Grey '88 ES dead
Steel Grey '93 480 Turbo sold and believed dead
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Big Brother
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by Big Brother » Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:11 pm
Right, tax is paid and should be here soon, not going to use it for work right away as I think it needs breaking in a bit after not doing anything for a year, think 72 miles a day straight might be a bit much to start with
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Darkstar32
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by Darkstar32 » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:50 pm
I Wish my 480 looked as good as yours, Great decision on keeping her, Happy Motoring.
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Raffadakis
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by Raffadakis » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:30 pm
Really really nice color
