Looking for a 240 in Scotland..

pauldoubleyou · May 20th, 2016, 10:08

Im struggling to find a 240 to buy in Scotland, ideally looking for an estate but would go a saloon. Petrol / diesel not fussed but would prefer a manual box. Must have at least some test. Anything about?

Stephen Edwin · May 20th, 2016, 11:41

I appreciate the issue of distance. I wonder when you look back from the future, what will matter most, the car you really want or the distance to find it?

What will serve you best. You prefer a manual estate. 2.0, 2.1 or 2.3? Carb, K jet or jetronic? Moderate trim or high level trim?

I travelled a modest distance for my fairly basic car ... SE estate ... but it felt right for me especially practically and it is still serving me well despite some usual necessary work at times. I see other 240s I rather like the idea of but I have a car that I am keeping.

If you travel, buy a return ticket. Do not be tempted to buy the wrong car if on examination it is not what it had appeared
to be.

And be careful about price. Some re-sales have cost some people dearly. If you buy carefully, the 240 is in general I believe going up in value. Especially if you buy one to keep not to possibly have to change it.

Above all, get a sound body.

I hope that helps.

If I ever have to buy again, perhaps a GL Saloon ...

.

Antz · May 20th, 2016, 15:10

You couldn't get a diesel 240 in the UK so it'll be petrol. Your options are whether you want a 2.0 or a 2.3 and carb, kjet or LH injection.

Scotland is a big place but also rather barren and full of hairy cows so you may need to broaden your search down in England and be prepared to travel.

heckflosse · May 20th, 2016, 15:37

Luckily 240s are still relatively common (compared to other big 70s and 80s quality cars), so something decent should turn up on the bay of E if not here.
Happy hunting and be prepared to travel.
They are worth the effort.

geoffo · May 20th, 2016, 18:08

....has a price even GLT saloons that aren't for sale.....what are you looking to spend? £200-300 used to be the entry level 240 needing £700 spending on it.....

kev240 · May 21st, 2016, 17:47

To be honest you will probably have to bite the bullet and travel 'down South' to find a good 240, in the past I have travelled down as far as Worcester for a 240, with my most recent 240 coming from Warrington . There appears to be a lack of 240's for sale up in this part of the world, and with less road salt being used over the border cars normally suffer less corrosion than up here on the west coast !
Don't be afraid to travel, ask all the relevant questions over the phone, and you will find the majority of sellers will give you fair and honest answers, you can normally suss out the 'chancers' if they have problems answering your questions.
I have had 33 Volvo's with the majority being bought 'down South' and I have always been lucky, so far , so looks like you will need cast your net further !
Cheers,
Kevin.

iain cooper · May 21st, 2016, 18:19

I would recommend you look down south for a relatively rust free example.

I would never buy an older car that has been subjected to Scottish winters and road salt.

the south of England is best and you will find the right car if you spend the time and do some research first, then a bit of travel.

Iain

pauldoubleyou · May 21st, 2016, 23:52

Money wise I was looking at about a grand for a useable one. Maybe with some nice mods, wheels etc. Not that fussed about originality as I would be looking a turbo to it eventually.

Time is the critical factor for me, I struggle.tonget down south and back truthfully with work (I'm in the submarine service).

240T · May 22nd, 2016, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldoubleyou

Money wise I was looking at about a grand for a useable one. Maybe with some nice mods, wheels etc. Not that fussed about originality as I would be looking a turbo to it eventually.

Time is the critical factor for me, I struggle.tonget down south and back truthfully with work (I'm in the submarine service).

You'll be pushed to find a usable one with mods/wheels on it. Prepare to pay 1k-1.5k for a bog standard GL/DL poverty spec.

gary austin · May 23rd, 2016, 09:12

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C727904 contact him and make him a cheeky offer it needs a drivers seat and the odd bit of trim ,he has a fb page called retro ****e where he sells his cars now and then at ten pound a ticket lol but this glt is your closest one

May 20th, 2016, 10:08	#1
pauldoubleyou Hiding With Pride Last Online: May 22nd, 2016 08:19 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Helensburgh	Looking for a 240 in Scotland.. Im struggling to find a 240 to buy in Scotland, ideally looking for an estate but would go a saloon. Petrol / diesel not fussed but would prefer a manual box. Must have at least some test. Anything about? __________________ Paul S70 2.3 T5 Last edited by pauldoubleyou; May 20th, 2016 at 10:15.

May 20th, 2016, 11:41	#2
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	I appreciate the issue of distance. I wonder when you look back from the future, what will matter most, the car you really want or the distance to find it? What will serve you best. You prefer a manual estate. 2.0, 2.1 or 2.3? Carb, K jet or jetronic? Moderate trim or high level trim? I travelled a modest distance for my fairly basic car ... SE estate ... but it felt right for me especially practically and it is still serving me well despite some usual necessary work at times. I see other 240s I rather like the idea of but I have a car that I am keeping. If you travel, buy a return ticket. Do not be tempted to buy the wrong car if on examination it is not what it had appeared to be. And be careful about price. Some re-sales have cost some people dearly. If you buy carefully, the 240 is in general I believe going up in value. Especially if you buy one to keep not to possibly have to change it. Above all, get a sound body. I hope that helps. If I ever have to buy again, perhaps a GL Saloon ... . Last edited by Stephen Edwin; May 20th, 2016 at 11:57.

May 20th, 2016, 15:10	#3
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	You couldn't get a diesel 240 in the UK so it'll be petrol. Your options are whether you want a 2.0 or a 2.3 and carb, kjet or LH injection. Scotland is a big place but also rather barren and full of hairy cows so you may need to broaden your search down in England and be prepared to travel. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

May 20th, 2016, 18:08	#5
geoffo saving 240's one by one Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 11:01 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlo	Everything.... ....has a price even GLT saloons that aren't for sale.....what are you looking to spend? £200-300 used to be the entry level 240 needing £700 spending on it.....

May 21st, 2016, 18:19	#7
iain cooper Senior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2021 12:26 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: argyll and bute	I would recommend you look down south for a relatively rust free example. I would never buy an older car that has been subjected to Scottish winters and road salt. the south of England is best and you will find the right car if you spend the time and do some research first, then a bit of travel. Iain __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 FWD SE LUX NAV Geartronic

May 20th, 2016, 15:37	#4
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	Luckily 240s are still relatively common (compared to other big 70s and 80s quality cars), so something decent should turn up on the bay of E if not here. Happy hunting and be prepared to travel. They are worth the effort.

May 21st, 2016, 17:47	#6
kev240 Master Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 20:51 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	To be honest you will probably have to bite the bullet and travel 'down South' to find a good 240, in the past I have travelled down as far as Worcester for a 240, with my most recent 240 coming from Warrington . There appears to be a lack of 240's for sale up in this part of the world, and with less road salt being used over the border cars normally suffer less corrosion than up here on the west coast ! Don't be afraid to travel, ask all the relevant questions over the phone, and you will find the majority of sellers will give you fair and honest answers, you can normally suss out the 'chancers' if they have problems answering your questions. I have had 33 Volvo's with the majority being bought 'down South' and I have always been lucky, so far , so looks like you will need cast your net further ! Cheers, Kevin.

May 21st, 2016, 23:52	#8
pauldoubleyou Hiding With Pride Last Online: May 22nd, 2016 08:19 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Helensburgh	Money wise I was looking at about a grand for a useable one. Maybe with some nice mods, wheels etc. Not that fussed about originality as I would be looking a turbo to it eventually. Time is the critical factor for me, I struggle.tonget down south and back truthfully with work (I'm in the submarine service). __________________ Paul S70 2.3 T5

May 23rd, 2016, 09:12	#10
gary austin senior member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 16:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kelty fife	240 glt http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C727904 contact him and make him a cheeky offer it needs a drivers seat and the odd bit of trim ,he has a fb page called retro ****e where he sells his cars now and then at ten pound a ticket lol but this glt is your closest one

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