Hey all. Besides craigslist, where can I look for a 240-ish Volvo? The websites I've checked seem to kind of dead.
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March 8, 2011 9:02 a.m. angusmf Reader
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March 8, 2011 9:10 a.m. DustoffDave Reader
IPD has a small classified section, but most of those cars are on the west coast. However, IPD also has a list of forums and clubs that would probably have classifieds sections on them.
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March 8, 2011 9:16 a.m. Andy Reid Auction Editor
I would search Craigslist Phoenix and Tucson, there are many of these cars in Arizona. The San Francisco Bay area Craigslist is good as well.
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March 8, 2011 9:30 a.m. m4ff3w SuperDork
Nothing on TurboBricks?
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March 8, 2011 9:36 a.m. jrw1621 SuperDork
My first thought (as learned here on GRM) was Atlanta seeing that you are on the east coast. A quick search produced this nice 1993 (last year) example at 129k miles for $2.2k, asking price.
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March 8, 2011 9:55 a.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork
I'll second TurboBricks Finder Thread
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March 8, 2011 9:55 a.m. angusmf Reader
jrw1621 wrote:
My first thought (as learned here on GRM) was Atlanta seeing that you are on the east coast. A quick search produced this nice 1993 (last year) example at 129k miles for $2.2k, asking price.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/cto/2243812601.htmlYeah, thats kinda what I'm doing now. I have a program that I use to search craigslist for anything within 200 miles of me. I guess I could widen that.
I may have missed checking out turbobricks, so I'll try that. Any other forums that have some activity?
Thanks, guys.
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March 8, 2011 9:59 a.m. angusmf Reader
Strike_Zero wrote:
I'll second TurboBricks Finder Thread
Won't let me register because they actively block spammers? Friendly.
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March 8, 2011 10:05 a.m. ArthurDent Reader
One could start hanging around seniors homes waiting for a older person ready to give up driving and sell their mint Volvo.
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March 8, 2011 1:43 p.m. triumph5 Dork
IPD volvo someplace in PacNorWest--volvo tuners. They should know; today's Bring a Trailer
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March 8, 2011 1:59 p.m. cwh SuperDork
SoFla CL- 91 240, 999.00
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March 8, 2011 6:34 p.m. JohnW Reader
In reply to angusmf: Where are you located? I am ending my hunt for a Volvo 240 because after much searching (there's a lot of junk out there) I found a car I'm very pleased with.
I'm in Virginia and can send you a lead or two on the cars I passed on that may be worth checking out. FWIW, all of the cars I'm considering were manual trans. Volvos
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March 8, 2011 7:38 p.m. Junkyard_Dog Dork
Where to find Volvo 240s? Normally I'd say my back yard, but I'm out at the moment.
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March 8, 2011 11:02 p.m. Streetwiseguy Dork
Someplace where the tinworm does not live. As always, buy the best one you can find. Poke at the floor pan along the sills carefully. Actually, buy two- one rustbucket from the northeast with non- sunbaked interior, and a dry Arizona car for the body.
Oh yeah- and a Mustang for the engine.
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March 9, 2011 8:17 a.m. angusmf Reader
JohnW wrote:
In reply to angusmf: Where are you located? I am ending my hunt for a Volvo 240 because after much searching (there's a lot of junk out there) I found a car I'm very pleased with.
I'm in Virginia and can send you a lead or two on the cars I passed on that may be worth checking out. FWIW, all of the cars I'm considering were manual trans. Volvos
I'm in Raleigh, NC. I want something in nice shape with a manual trans, although I'll take an automatic if the car is cherry enough.
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March 9, 2011 8:59 a.m. ditchdigger HalfDork
I can't imagine volvo 240's being hard to find. They are just too common out here. I doubt a day goes by that I don't see at least 30 of them. I know 2800 miles is a long way to drive but you might look in the PNW craigslists.
The appeal of them is lost on me however. I guess don't get it.
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March 9, 2011 9:00 a.m. pres589 HalfDork
Friend bought a $300 240 wagon off of Craigslist in Albuquerque (long story) and drove it with few issues for a few years. Automatic. Not fast, felt a bit boat-ish to drive actually which surprised me, although that could probably be improved with bigger sways and all bushings replaced, etc.
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March 9, 2011 9:27 a.m. ArthurDent Reader
ditchdigger wrote:
I can't imagine volvo 240's being hard to find. They are just too common out here. I doubt a day goes by that I don't see at least 30 of them. I know 2800 miles is a long way to drive but you might look in the PNW craigslists.
The appeal of them is lost on me however. I guess don't get it.
Common here but rarely for sale.
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March 9, 2011 9:57 a.m. PubBurgers Dork
There are a decent amount in Ohio. I just saw a 240 wagon on CL a couple days ago for ~$1000. I live the 700 series better myself, can never have too many 90 degree angles.
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March 9, 2011 10:37 a.m. Brett_Murphy Reader
There are a few for sale on CL at the moment that I'm sure you saw. Are you looking for a wagon or a sedan?
Old Volvos always seem more commonly for sale in the summertime. I'd say that Volvos are going to get more common on Craigslist in about 2 months, as people who put away their summer cars take them back out and sell off their winter beaters.
Also, it's good to see another GRMer in the Raleigh area.
Brett
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March 9, 2011 11:56 a.m. Vigo Dork
I know a local guy with a SUPER NICE non turbo/manual late 70s one for sale. Its sheer beauty to my eyes. I think he wants in the high 3s for it, its that nice.
only one pic.
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March 10, 2011 2:45 p.m. angusmf Reader
Brett_Murphy wrote:
Also, it's good to see another GRMer in the Raleigh area.
For sure!
