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Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: jdc
Date: June 15, 2012 07:38PM
out of paper =) looks like fun.

$13 + shipping



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EDIT: theres also a 2.5' Veyron, if the 240 aint your speed, and its free (you just need to print it out)



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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: decay
Date: June 15, 2012 07:40PM
brick red!




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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: Z
Date: June 15, 2012 08:51PM
So if I have two that actually drive...
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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: deckeda
Date: June 15, 2012 09:17PM
... now you can also have one made out of paper that retains all the style of the original.
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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: Mike V
Date: June 16, 2012 03:02AM
The paper one is almost as square as the real thing!

When I was 10 we had one just like this, was more of a maroon colour than red though.


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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: GeneL
Date: June 16, 2012 04:54AM
I may have a chance to get a 92 Volvo wagon with low mileage. If it comes through it would be free or very little money.

I haven't had a car for a long time, since we have a Camry that is basically available for me when I need it and most of the time Mavis and I go places together.

The thing is, I would like to have a vehicle that could carry larger items and also be able to do somethings on my own, without leaving my S/O stuck at home.

I'd appreciate any thoughts about pros and cons of this model.

Thanks!


gl @ Dana Point, CA
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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: RgrF
Date: June 16, 2012 06:21AM
Depending on previous driving patterns & maintenance, it will serve both you and Mavis to your graves. If you happen to roll it into a canyon, it will probably keep you both alive but shear a few years off.

They are fantastic cars, if you decide not to take it, PM me or Matt at AS - he also hosts a Volvo site.

Things you'll need to deal with:

A/C almost never works, but they were made to run in Sweden so they didn't care a lot about a/c and you live in Dana Point so you don't care a lot about a/c either.
electrical problems - harnesses may need replacement **
don't freeway it before you have the oil seals checked out **
overdrive solenoids can cause problems - there is a switch on the left side of the gearshift - press it and see if a light comes on the dashboard, press again to see if it goes off - if it stays on you have trouble**

**all of these can be very costly, maybe beyond the value of the car if you don't know aren't closely related to a knowledgeable Volvo mechanic

PM me if you need more. Never turn down a freebee.
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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: max
Date: June 16, 2012 06:47AM
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RgrF
Never turn down a freebee.
True, parts are more expensive than Jaguar's, but it does not break down as often, either.
It does sound as a great deal...



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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: decay
Date: June 16, 2012 09:20AM
Gene,

you should register here and ask questions.
i bet you'd get A TON of great responses.

[www.matthewsvolvosite.com]




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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: GeneL
Date: June 16, 2012 02:25PM
Thanks everyone, for all the info1 smiling smiley

At this point, I hardly know how realistic the possibility really is, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

1.0 earthquake reported in Dana Point (me jumping up and down if this comes through). grinning smiley


gl @ Dana Point, CA
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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: Z
Date: June 17, 2012 09:43AM
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RgrF
Depending on previous driving patterns & maintenance, it will serve both you and Mavis to your graves. If you happen to roll it into a canyon, it will probably keep you both alive but shear a few years off.

They are fantastic cars, if you decide not to take it, PM me or Matt at AS - he also hosts a Volvo site.

Things you'll need to deal with:

A/C almost never works, but they were made to run in Sweden so they didn't care a lot about a/c and you live in Dana Point so you don't care a lot about a/c either.
electrical problems - harnesses may need replacement **
don't freeway it before you have the oil seals checked out **
overdrive solenoids can cause problems - there is a switch on the left side of the gearshift - press it and see if a light comes on the dashboard, press again to see if it goes off - if it stays on you have trouble**

**all of these can be very costly, maybe beyond the value of the car if you don't know aren't closely related to a knowledgeable Volvo mechanic

PM me if you need more. Never turn down a freebee.

Harness problems only affect 87 and earlier models. Parts aren't all that expensive, actually, though you certainly want to avoid a bit of the aftermarket crap. ( stick with Volvo rubber parts). MVS, mentioned above and brickboard.com are two excellent resources. I'm on my 2nd and 4th 240s (90 and 92 wagons)
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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: GeneL
Date: June 17, 2012 01:28PM
Thankz!


pun intended!


No, really, thanks Z. old fogey smiley


gl @ Dana Point, CA
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Re: Anyone hold a 88-93 Volvo 240 wagon dear to your heart? Build your own...
Posted by: Z
Date: June 17, 2012 05:53PM
Glad to help. Any questions, just send me a PM and I'll be glad to armchair troubleshoot.

(And the overdrive solenoid relay is fixed with about two minutes of soldering, and five minutes or so to get to the relay. The solenoid can also be an issue, but 9 times out of 10 it is the relay. grinning smiley )

(And the oil seals... if they are an issue, it is probably due to the 'flame trap', a PCV-valve-ish thing, that is about $2 to replace. A test drive would show if the engine had simply been cleaned of any evidence of a clogged breathing system, which tends to push oil out and the seals with them...)

(The AC issue, well, I live in Alaska, so I don't sweat it [ha!])



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