Volvo 240 Estate wanted

Downside · Jun 1st, 2015, 10:14

Hi Guys

I'm on the lookout for a new car and need an estate car for practicality reasons but fancy something older so i've decided on a Volvo 240 estate. I really love the style of boxy 80's cars and rwd and a 240 fits that perfectly. I've had a look online but not getting much luck so thought I'd try my hand here.

It must fit the following criteria

Close to Bedfordshire area (UK) (within 50 miles preferred but may be willing to travel further for the right one)
Manual
Petrol
Drivable (I don't mind something that needs work as long as its not anything major)
Preferably in white or black but open to other colours.
£1500 or less

Message me via pm or reply in here as I'll be checking back frequently.

Thanks

Velorum · Jun 1st, 2015, 18:14

Excellent choice

As well as checking eBay, Autotrader etc on line - you could stick a few wanted cards in newsagents etc - you never know

Check out the archived threads on what to look for as well

They are decreasing in numbers but there are still some good ones about - keep looking and you will find one

Good luck!

Downside · Jun 2nd, 2015, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velorum

Excellent choice

As well as checking eBay, Autotrader etc on line - you could stick a few wanted cards in newsagents etc - you never know

Check out the archived threads on what to look for as well

They are decreasing in numbers but there are still some good ones about - keep looking and you will find one

Good luck!

Yeah i've got a few followed searches on Ebay and I'm checking autotrader and gumtree regularly. Time is on my side so I don't mind waiting for the right one to turn up.

I've wanted a Volvo 240 for a long time and as I need a more practical car I figured now is good time to go for it.

Downside · Jun 2nd, 2015, 10:57

This is just a reply to Mark1stu as i'm not able to send PM's yet

It sound good, you are quite far away but when its ready let me know. If I don't have one by the time its ready then I would be interested in checking it out.

Thanks

Antz · Jun 4th, 2015, 12:31

You'll probably have to travel for the right car. I went 238 miles each way for mine just because it ticked all the boxes. Plus the roadtrip is always part of the fun.

Downside · Aug 25th, 2015, 14:57

Bumping this thread as I'm still on the look out for one. its turning out to be more difficult than I first thought trying to find the right car.

Downside · Sep 2nd, 2015, 09:15

Just thought I would update this to say i'm no longer looking for a volvo 240 any more as there has been a change of plans and i've purchased a different car.

For those who PM'd me I don't have enough post to send pm's back so couldn't reply personally.

howiesfx · Sep 3rd, 2015, 16:12

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C621608

Antz · Sep 3rd, 2015, 16:50

Because you have to travel if you want the right car.

Personally I'd go to any part of the country for the right car rather than worry about it being more than 50 miles where you live. But then Im in the sticks in Yorkshire and everything is more than 50 miles away from where I live so travelling for stuff is just part of life.

Prufrock · Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:50

Keeping to the subject of travelling for car purchases but in my case for 740 saloons. My first 740 saloon was purchased from a lovely chap in Cornwall: an 800 mile round trip - the car is now owned by forum member MrMeringo.

My current 740 saloon was purchased from a friend (lovely chap again), and that was a 500 mile round trip.

The right car is always worth the trip, and it can be fun too.

Jon
700/900 Register Keeper VOC.

Jun 1st, 2015, 10:14	#1
Downside New Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 08:20 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dunstable	Volvo 240 Estate wanted Hi Guys I'm on the lookout for a new car and need an estate car for practicality reasons but fancy something older so i've decided on a Volvo 240 estate. I really love the style of boxy 80's cars and rwd and a 240 fits that perfectly. I've had a look online but not getting much luck so thought I'd try my hand here. It must fit the following criteria Close to Bedfordshire area (UK) (within 50 miles preferred but may be willing to travel further for the right one) Manual Petrol Drivable (I don't mind something that needs work as long as its not anything major) Preferably in white or black but open to other colours. £1500 or less Message me via pm or reply in here as I'll be checking back frequently. Thanks

Jun 1st, 2015, 18:14	#2
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Excellent choice As well as checking eBay, Autotrader etc on line - you could stick a few wanted cards in newsagents etc - you never know Check out the archived threads on what to look for as well They are decreasing in numbers but there are still some good ones about - keep looking and you will find one Good luck! __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Jun 4th, 2015, 12:31	#5
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	You'll probably have to travel for the right car. I went 238 miles each way for mine just because it ticked all the boxes. Plus the roadtrip is always part of the fun. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Sep 3rd, 2015, 16:12	#8
howiesfx Junior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2016 17:19 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: davenrty	Volvo 240 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C621608

Sep 3rd, 2015, 16:50	#9
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Because you have to travel if you want the right car. Personally I'd go to any part of the country for the right car rather than worry about it being more than 50 miles where you live. But then Im in the sticks in Yorkshire and everything is more than 50 miles away from where I live so travelling for stuff is just part of life. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Jun 2nd, 2015, 10:57	#4
Downside New Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 08:20 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dunstable	This is just a reply to Mark1stu as i'm not able to send PM's yet It sound good, you are quite far away but when its ready let me know. If I don't have one by the time its ready then I would be interested in checking it out. Thanks

Aug 25th, 2015, 14:57	#6
Downside New Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 08:20 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dunstable	Bumping this thread as I'm still on the look out for one. its turning out to be more difficult than I first thought trying to find the right car.

Sep 2nd, 2015, 09:15	#7
Downside New Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 08:20 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dunstable	Just thought I would update this to say i'm no longer looking for a volvo 240 any more as there has been a change of plans and i've purchased a different car. For those who PM'd me I don't have enough post to send pm's back so couldn't reply personally.

Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:50	#10
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Keeping to the subject of travelling for car purchases but in my case for 740 saloons. My first 740 saloon was purchased from a lovely chap in Cornwall: an 800 mile round trip - the car is now owned by forum member MrMeringo. My current 740 saloon was purchased from a friend (lovely chap again), and that was a 500 mile round trip. The right car is always worth the trip, and it can be fun too. Jon 700/900 Register Keeper VOC.

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