Thinking of Selling my 1989 340

Pennycoolcat · Mar 6th, 2013, 00:14

Hi All
Just wondered if anyone would be interested in buying my beloved 340. Unfortunately, my husband isn't particularly fond of Volvo's and my 340 has been the cause of many 'differences of opinion' over the years, and if it was up to him it would've been scrapped a long time ago ! However, I've hung on thus far, but I can't fight any longer and I was hoping to find a fellow Volvo lover who would look after my baby ! I really don't want to have to sell on ebay !

The details are as follows:-
Dark Grey Volvo 340 3 door hatchback 1989 F reg, 86,400 miles. It's had new battery, new radiator, new water pump, refurbished carburettor and servicing every year. It flew through it's MOT every year. I had a problem with sediment from the petrol tank getting into the carburettor about 2 years ago, had a refurbished carburettor but problem persisted. It was then declared SORN for a year. However, I'm going to have the petrol tank and carburettor cleaned and the whole car retuned, etc, and put it through a new MOT. There are a few little age related bits, like window trims and a car park dent (which appeared while I was in Sainsbury's !), but it's basically sound and I'll be very sad to see it go.

Anyway, I'm in the Essex area, just outside London, so if anyone's interested I'd love to hear from you. (When it comes back from it's refurb and MOT I'll post some photos).

Bye for now !

Joe Harding · Mar 6th, 2013, 08:55

The husband will have to be put up for sale.

mchudd · Mar 6th, 2013, 16:31

Hi mate.
As Joe says. Sell the husband,keep the 340

Hope it goes to a good home.
Cheers Mark.

Pennycoolcat · Mar 6th, 2013, 22:42

Hi

Thanks for all the good wishes - and I might consider that suggestion !

If you know anyone who might be interested (in the car not the husband !) I'd be grateful if you'd pass on the details. Oh - and cross your fingers !

SteveP · Mar 7th, 2013, 07:48

Sounds like a well cared for example! Stick it on volvo300mania.com/forum-uk I'm sure you'll get a buyer, although watch out as a lot of 340's tend to get smashed up at Essex Arena - which I guess you wouldn't want for a cherished example!

Chris_C · Mar 7th, 2013, 09:15

Photos always help too

Pennycoolcat · Mar 7th, 2013, 10:55

Thanks for the advice, I'll bear all your suggestions in mind.

Joe Harding · Mar 7th, 2013, 15:06

Is that you in the avatar?

Pennycoolcat · Mar 7th, 2013, 22:09

I wish !!

Mar 6th, 2013, 00:14	#1
Pennycoolcat Pennycoolcat Last Online: Nov 5th, 2013 23:58 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ilford	Thinking of Selling my 1989 340 Hi All Just wondered if anyone would be interested in buying my beloved 340. Unfortunately, my husband isn't particularly fond of Volvo's and my 340 has been the cause of many 'differences of opinion' over the years, and if it was up to him it would've been scrapped a long time ago ! However, I've hung on thus far, but I can't fight any longer and I was hoping to find a fellow Volvo lover who would look after my baby ! I really don't want to have to sell on ebay ! The details are as follows:- Dark Grey Volvo 340 3 door hatchback 1989 F reg, 86,400 miles. It's had new battery, new radiator, new water pump, refurbished carburettor and servicing every year. It flew through it's MOT every year. I had a problem with sediment from the petrol tank getting into the carburettor about 2 years ago, had a refurbished carburettor but problem persisted. It was then declared SORN for a year. However, I'm going to have the petrol tank and carburettor cleaned and the whole car retuned, etc, and put it through a new MOT. There are a few little age related bits, like window trims and a car park dent (which appeared while I was in Sainsbury's !), but it's basically sound and I'll be very sad to see it go. Anyway, I'm in the Essex area, just outside London, so if anyone's interested I'd love to hear from you. (When it comes back from it's refurb and MOT I'll post some photos). Bye for now ! __________________ Pennycoolcat

Mar 6th, 2013, 08:55	#2
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:27 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	There's an easier answer The husband will have to be put up for sale. __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Mar 6th, 2013, 16:31	#3
mchudd Senior Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 14:56 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: BELFAST	340 Hi mate. As Joe says. Sell the husband,keep the 340 Hope it goes to a good home. Cheers Mark.

Mar 6th, 2013, 22:42	#4
Pennycoolcat Pennycoolcat Last Online: Nov 5th, 2013 23:58 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ilford	Thanks Guys ! Hi Thanks for all the good wishes - and I might consider that suggestion ! If you know anyone who might be interested (in the car not the husband !) I'd be grateful if you'd pass on the details. Oh - and cross your fingers ! __________________ Pennycoolcat

Mar 7th, 2013, 09:15	#6
Chris_C Gopher Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southampton or Isle of Wight View Photos By: Chris_C	Photos always help too __________________ 2003 S60 D5 SE 1989 340GL - Fake - Gallery Project Thread - Spare parts car turned motorsport plaything. 8 more valves, 277 more cc's Previously, a lot of various 300s

Mar 7th, 2013, 07:48	#5
SteveP 300 Maniac Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Coventry View Photos By: SteveP	Sounds like a well cared for example! Stick it on volvo300mania.com/forum-uk I'm sure you'll get a buyer, although watch out as a lot of 340's tend to get smashed up at Essex Arena - which I guess you wouldn't want for a cherished example!

Mar 7th, 2013, 10:55	#7
Pennycoolcat Pennycoolcat Last Online: Nov 5th, 2013 23:58 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ilford	Thanks for the advice, I'll bear all your suggestions in mind. __________________ Pennycoolcat

Mar 7th, 2013, 15:06	#8
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:27 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	Is that you in the avatar? __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Mar 7th, 2013, 22:09	#9
Pennycoolcat Pennycoolcat Last Online: Nov 5th, 2013 23:58 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ilford	I wish !! __________________ Pennycoolcat

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