1978 245 dl 44k miles - Page 6

bookerbill · Sep 6th, 2013, 18:48

Hi there i remember seeing a lovey volvo on here a good while back , i traveled many a mile on train then got picked up by forum member and that was a further 48 miles ASK PRUFROCK :And i got home about 12 midnight nice car thou , i traveled from Liverpool

batespeed · Sep 20th, 2013, 16:32

its still for sale, if anyone is interested come and see it and make me an offer. 3700 views on here and not one person has actualy come to have a look.............................

benviedude · Sep 20th, 2013, 22:02

Hi Wondered if you could send me some additional pictures, mainly underneath and engine bay?
I am based in Dundee so not too far away for collection.
tommcconnachie@hotmail.com
Cheers
Tom

VolvoVplates · Sep 21st, 2013, 01:06

I agree with many of the comments on here re distance. I've bought classics from miles away because I wanted the car, so I got it, then drove it home.

Driving a Volvo back from the highlands is likely to be a far more pleasurable experience than I had driving a '55 VW Beetle back a couple of hundred miles, but I was determined to have it. So what if it breaks down? It's what the RAC is for (other breakdown companies are available).

The car for sale here looks to be in great nick, it's a bit different, a top colour, and well maintained. Good price too.

rippedoffagain · Sep 21st, 2013, 01:36

I think its a gorgeous looking motor. If I had the money (which unfortunately I don't), I'd have it just for the looks alone.

I can't see how distance can be a problem. Last time I looked at a map Inverness was on the UK mainland. If you're on the UK mainland, there is no other point on the mainland that is more than a few hours drive away. I drove 4 hours with a knackered back to collect my 940. If it had been more than 4 hours away I'd have driven more than 4 hours because I believed it was the right car for me. It was, now I'm happy. I'd be even happier if I could justify the expense of an additional car, so I could have the motor in this thread.

john h · Sep 21st, 2013, 08:42

In my opinion, the rarer the car, the further you need to be prepared to travel. I flew to Germany to collect my 164! However, travel costs a lot and therefore can make a given car more expensive.

This 245 looks a good buy for someone, but it's quite a lot of money and personally I would want a close look around the body before committing - hence the travel arrangements can't be one-way only!

If it was in the Midlands or the south, where there are many potential buyers, it would be sold by now. Hope it finds a good home soon!

batespeed · Oct 3rd, 2013, 08:26

THE VOLVO HAS GONE TO A BETTER PLACE..................Suffolk to be precise.

look after it suffolk bloke.

Paul240480 · Oct 3rd, 2013, 09:40

^^ Great news!
When I bought my 850, it involved a 50 miles car journey.... a 1 hr flight.....a 30 mile taxi ride.... 3&1/2 hours driving it down to Pompey, overnight on the ferry & then another 2+ hr drive home.....then re-registering costs. Still worked out to be quite a bargain really.

.................I now have a mate trying to 'offload' his 1 owner 2004 V70 with 97k in my direction..... this is in mid-glamorgan.....could be another enjoyable epic journey coming on, lol

I hope 'suffolk bloke' keeps us updated......

batespeed · Oct 3rd, 2013, 09:59

I just text suffolk bloke to make sure he got home in one piece,

Yes, he said . kept to 55mph/3000rpm, got home at 1.30 am after a long stop in ikea edinburgh (?) well according to google maps it is 590 miles...........

VolvoVplates · Oct 3rd, 2013, 10:06

That's some road trip! Good work Sussex chap, although the car is now only marginally closer to me than before it was sold. Looks a good'un.

Sep 6th, 2013, 18:48	#51
bookerbill Trader Last Online: Jul 4th, 2019 18:11 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: around merseyside	distance :if you want it you will Hi there i remember seeing a lovey volvo on here a good while back , i traveled many a mile on train then got picked up by forum member and that was a further 48 miles ASK PRUFROCK :And i got home about 12 midnight nice car thou , i traveled from Liverpool

Sep 20th, 2013, 22:02	#53
benviedude Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 20:19 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: dundee	additional pics Hi Wondered if you could send me some additional pictures, mainly underneath and engine bay? I am based in Dundee so not too far away for collection. tommcconnachie@hotmail.com Cheers Tom

Sep 21st, 2013, 08:42	#56
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 17:34 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	In my opinion, the rarer the car, the further you need to be prepared to travel. I flew to Germany to collect my 164! However, travel costs a lot and therefore can make a given car more expensive. This 245 looks a good buy for someone, but it's quite a lot of money and personally I would want a close look around the body before committing - hence the travel arrangements can't be one-way only! If it was in the Midlands or the south, where there are many potential buyers, it would be sold by now. Hope it finds a good home soon! __________________ XX

Oct 3rd, 2013, 08:26	#57
batespeed New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2013 16:00 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: inverness	THE VOLVO HAS GONE TO A BETTER PLACE..................Suffolk to be precise. look after it suffolk bloke. Last edited by batespeed; Oct 3rd, 2013 at 09:01.

Oct 3rd, 2013, 09:40	#58
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	^^ Great news! When I bought my 850, it involved a 50 miles car journey.... a 1 hr flight.....a 30 mile taxi ride.... 3&1/2 hours driving it down to Pompey, overnight on the ferry & then another 2+ hr drive home.....then re-registering costs. Still worked out to be quite a bargain really. .................I now have a mate trying to 'offload' his 1 owner 2004 V70 with 97k in my direction..... this is in mid-glamorgan.....could be another enjoyable epic journey coming on, lol I hope 'suffolk bloke' keeps us updated...... __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Sep 20th, 2013, 16:32	#52
batespeed New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2013 16:00 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: inverness	its still for sale, if anyone is interested come and see it and make me an offer. 3700 views on here and not one person has actualy come to have a look.............................

Sep 21st, 2013, 01:06	#54
VolvoVplates Junior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2013 11:06 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Warrington	I agree with many of the comments on here re distance. I've bought classics from miles away because I wanted the car, so I got it, then drove it home. Driving a Volvo back from the highlands is likely to be a far more pleasurable experience than I had driving a '55 VW Beetle back a couple of hundred miles, but I was determined to have it. So what if it breaks down? It's what the RAC is for (other breakdown companies are available). The car for sale here looks to be in great nick, it's a bit different, a top colour, and well maintained. Good price too.

Sep 21st, 2013, 01:36	#55
rippedoffagain Premier Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2019 18:20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkshire	I think its a gorgeous looking motor. If I had the money (which unfortunately I don't), I'd have it just for the looks alone. I can't see how distance can be a problem. Last time I looked at a map Inverness was on the UK mainland. If you're on the UK mainland, there is no other point on the mainland that is more than a few hours drive away. I drove 4 hours with a knackered back to collect my 940. If it had been more than 4 hours away I'd have driven more than 4 hours because I believed it was the right car for me. It was, now I'm happy. I'd be even happier if I could justify the expense of an additional car, so I could have the motor in this thread.

Oct 3rd, 2013, 09:59	#59
batespeed New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2013 16:00 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: inverness	I just text suffolk bloke to make sure he got home in one piece, Yes, he said . kept to 55mph/3000rpm, got home at 1.30 am after a long stop in ikea edinburgh (?) well according to google maps it is 590 miles...........

Oct 3rd, 2013, 10:06	#60
VolvoVplates Junior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2013 11:06 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Warrington	That's some road trip! Good work Sussex chap, although the car is now only marginally closer to me than before it was sold. Looks a good'un.

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