Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...

[jdc]

out of paper =) looks like fun.

$13 + shipping



http://www.ebay.com/itm/330735761854?ssP...: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/

[decay]

brick red!

[Z]

So if I have two that actually drive...

[deckeda]

... now you can also have one made out of paper that retains all the style of the original.

[Mike V]

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.

[GeneL]

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!

[RgrF]

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 don't know aren't closely related to a knowledgeable Volvo mechanic

PM me if you need more. Never turn down a freebee.

[max]

RgrF wrote:
Never turn down a freebee.

True, parts are more expensive than Jaguar's, but it does not break down as often, either.
It does sound as a great deal...

[decay]

Gene,

you should register here and ask questions.
i bet you'd get A TON of great responses.

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/

[GeneL]

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).