WANTED : '89 340 GL 1.7 Speedo Cable

Post by **oilnchain** » 10 Apr 2006 04:17 pm

Alright guys,

The speedo stopped working today and upon examination it had corroded internally and snapped.

I'm certain somebody will have a spare lying around (used or new). Not wanting to pay too much as the car is off to the scrappy when the mot runs out in 10 weeks.

I can pay via paypal.

Please pm me or email - chris.timms100@ntlworld.com for a quick responce.

Thanks

Post by **foggyjames** » 10 Apr 2006 07:01 pm

One from any 300 will do, by the way

Good luck....and don't scrap it!

cheers

James

Post by **oilnchain** » 10 Apr 2006 10:20 pm

Thanks for the advice regarding the speedo cable.

I'm afraid with the current price of 300's at rock bottom it simply isn't worth spending money on an mot. I can weigh the car in and buy a taxed and tested example for under £100. Plus of course I'll have a lot of parts

Post by **SteveP** » 10 Apr 2006 10:29 pm

Then you might end up spending the same amount on other repairs which your old car didn't have.

Take it from me, it's false economy to change cars with these sort of motors. You'll also struggle to find a T&T'd example (thats worthwhile swapping a 300 that you know) for £100 even on ebay.

Post by **oilnchain** » 10 Apr 2006 11:00 pm

SteveP wrote: You'll also struggle to find a T&T'd example (thats worthwhile swapping a 300 that you know) for £100 even on ebay.

My current 340 cost £50 off ebay a few months back. I've done the same thing 5 times now with a saab, two escorts and an ax all costing under £100. To be honest I quite enjoy it - bargain motoring to the extreme. Best bit is if the car breaks you scrap it and get another. You've just got to ensure you have good rac/aa cover

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Post by **foggyjames** » 10 Apr 2006 11:09 pm

I can see the appeal of bangernomics...you've just got to a) get lucky with one that isn't knackered b) not be fussy about getting an 'interesting' example, and c) not get attached to the damn things.

I fail on b) and definitely c)....and occasionally a) too

cheers

James

Post by **SteveP** » 11 Apr 2006 09:14 am

It's certainly a good way to get on the road cheaply - it pretty much is cheaper than the bus. I've been there myself, bought a 1994 Skoda Favorit for £120, swapped bits over from my old one then sold it for £375.. after the MOT had ran out...

However, I dont like the common 'throw-it-away' attitude when something becomes 'expensive' to fix in relation to the actual purchase price of the car.

Or maybe I'm just trying to justify why my car's in the bodyshop at the moment

Post by **340GLT** » 11 Apr 2006 01:38 pm

SteveP wrote: Or maybe I'm just trying to justify why my car's in the bodyshop at the moment

Hear hear. Erm i know the feeling of spending money on a 300. Money to date..... no comment!!! lol
Adam

Post by **Ronnie** » 11 Apr 2006 10:15 pm

If you want to throw the car away - don't bother with a speedo at all.

If you want to keep it then it costs 30 odd quid from volvo for a new one. You'll probably break a second hand while trying to get it off the donor