Exchange 240 for 340

Post by **trabitom99** » 24 Jan 2008 04:14 pm

filthyjohn wrote:... or it'll be pink.

I was waiting for that

Tom

Post by **Ian Hutchinson** » 27 Jan 2008 03:15 pm

Update:

The deals off as unfortunately Mo's excellent 340 was seriously damaged last night.

B****r!

Im now back to square one. I may have to buy a 340 first and then sell the 240. Problem is that I cant really have a gap between one going and the next one coming as I run as a sort of Volvo 'family care pool'! My GLT lives under a breathable cover and can only be used for me, my current 340 is my daily commuter and the third car (currently the 240) is for use by family members or as an emergency commuter car for me. This is why I want to replace the 240 with a 1.4 340 - cheaper tax and insurance mainly but also as its smaller and more versatile car (and I like them!)

Ian

Post by **classicswede** » 28 Jan 2008 02:32 pm

Any idea as to what Mo is going to do with the car now?

Post by **Ian Hutchinson** » 28 Jan 2008 02:40 pm

classicswede wrote:Any idea as to what Mo is going to do with the car now?

He said that it was beyond economic repair - perhaps hes going to break it?

Post by **SteveP** » 28 Jan 2008 05:19 pm

It is beyond economic repair, but sometimes it's economical to put a tank of fuel in a 300...

Having seen that car it would be a shame to break it up

Post by **trabitom99** » 28 Jan 2008 05:24 pm

What happened to the car? Sounds like an accident

Tom

Post by **Ian Hutchinson** » 28 Jan 2008 05:33 pm

trabitom99 wrote:What happened to the car? Sounds like an accident

Tom

Impact damage all along the nearside I think - not sure whether it still drives

Post by **classicswede** » 28 Jan 2008 08:05 pm

If the shell is still ok it would be worth repairing.

Post by **Ian Hutchinson** » 06 Feb 2008 03:26 pm

Update on this thread

Ive located a 3dr 1.4 in near immaculate condition as far as bodywork goes - just needs a few mechanical jobs. I pick it up at the weekend. A guy on the VOC forum is set to buy my 240LPG next week all being well.

I will sort some photos out soon!

Post by **classicswede** » 06 Feb 2008 08:11 pm

You'll just need to LPG the 340

if all goes well

Post by **Ian Hutchinson** » 06 Feb 2008 10:54 pm

classicswede wrote:You'll just need to LPG the 340 if all goes well

Now theres a thought.....................

Post by **filthyjohn** » 07 Feb 2008 03:27 am

That's a thought that keeps pestering my head. I probably can't afford the initial cost, but it would pay for itself in 6 months. Brain hurt.

Post by **classicswede** » 07 Feb 2008 01:42 pm

John I thought you were a competant spanner man. You could opt to fit yourself to save a bit of teh cost.

Post by **filthyjohn** » 07 Feb 2008 04:53 pm

I am but I iz scared of teh exploding gas innit

Post by **classicswede** » 08 Feb 2008 01:51 pm

You would need to have it checked over before you start using it but its not as hard as many think. We have got the volvo's down time wise and can do a amazon, 140 240 740 or 300 in a day. Once you know exactly how to make ure brackets where to drill etc. That is why we can offer conversions at a good price without being shoddy.

DIY is an option but only if you are confident in your work