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germ
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by germ » 28 Jan 2007 03:52 pm
I adapted to being on the right hand side very quickly my dad too.
the main thing is to remember the gearbox is not next to the window
and that the gears work the same way as right hand drive (there not inversed)
But i know the french prefere to drive on the left than the right

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1988
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IvanS.
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by IvanS. » 28 Jan 2007 08:04 pm
Sounds interesting.
Strange thing, i start my engine on the right side, not on the left where is the wheel.
to germ:
Serbs prefere to drive in any ( possible ) directions as far as i know

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Chris_C
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by Chris_C » 29 Jan 2007 12:22 am
IvanS. wrote:Serbs prefere to drive in any ( possible ) directions as far as i know
Nah, compared to a lot of other countries, you guys are sane

'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
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'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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by biewz » 29 Jan 2007 01:32 pm
Hey im up for anyone if they can get em out for me
thatd be so lovely

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by johnboy874 » 18 Mar 2007 01:30 am
Hi folks new to this site I have a met green 360gle forsale, ive just bought it as I was going to use it to make my 1988 360gle perfect body condition however it wasn't a perfect colour match so it's no use to me. I already have a 340gl too so I've no room for this car. It has mot and tax til april and is over all a really great car serviced by volvo until 2004 and with the same owner all that time, they must ve really looked after it and just wished I could keep it. I ve got it on ebay too but really need rid as I just don't have anywhere for it. cheers john 07983 484910
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foggyjames
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by foggyjames » 18 Mar 2007 02:40 am
Hi John,
Welcome to the site. You might like to try a post in the "offers" (for sale) forum for the car - it's more likely to be seen there.
cheers
James
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Tourinki
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by Tourinki » 20 Mar 2007 03:48 pm
I bought this couple of days ago.
It is Volvo 360 GLi B200F 1990
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I bought this from Tero Huikko. He also (as you know) writes here sometimes.
(I hope that i wrote those last two lines correctly. Correct that if it is written wrong)
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foggyjames
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by foggyjames » 20 Mar 2007 08:25 pm
I owe you some parts for that car....I did owe them to Tero, but now he says I should send them to you! I'll be in touch.
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by Tourinki » 20 Mar 2007 09:11 pm
Yes Tero mentioned that you have some parts for it.
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by jtbo » 21 Mar 2007 11:27 pm
Volvo 360GL -88 -under restoration-
Volvo 343DL vario -81 -running-

Volvo 240 Diesel -83 -undecided-
Citroen ZX Dturbo -97 -daily-


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by trabitom99 » 22 Mar 2007 09:28 am
Nice 3dr car! I like the look of Finnish plates ... Short & sweet.
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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by IvanS. » 22 Mar 2007 09:27 pm
LIKE THE COLOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That one is very rare here....3 door Volvo...
BTW what does mk1 and mk2 mean ?
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foggyjames
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by foggyjames » 22 Mar 2007 11:33 pm
I never actually noticed that your car is "that" colour Jani. It is lovely. There was a G plate 1.7 lived near me in Devon in that colour, and it was always a lovely looking car.
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by petefarrell360 » 23 Mar 2007 12:30 am
IvanS. wrote:LIKE THE COLOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That one is very rare here....3 door Volvo...
BTW what does mk1 and mk2 mean ?
Volvo never really named the models in this way, but it's something we've adopted as a way of recognising the different age variations of the 300. Mark 1 Volvo 300's are the early 343 and 345's, with the original styling, although there were variations on these with regards to bumpers etc. Then a Mk 2 had some updated styling, a lip under the front lights and wing mounted indicators are easiest to spot. Then a Mk 3 is the most common 300 from approx 1986/7 onwards, known as the facelift version, with no wing mounted indicators, etc.
HTHs.
Pete
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by IvanS. » 23 Mar 2007 02:07 am
Thanks pete...I've always tried to understand but no use.
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