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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / April 2008Old but good... I think
My 20 yo son is driving his grandmother's 1983 240GL, which has 60,000KM. We have had it since new. It has not been well treated these past couple of years, and my son wants to get a different car. My view is that it could be made great (with cosmetic and possibly fundamental problems repaired.) Is it possible to find an honest Volvo specialist in Sydney Australia who could tell me (a) whether its worth getting into shape and (b) what it might cost? What do I need to do to answer these questions.. > My 20 yo son is driving his grandmother's 1983 240GL, which has > 60,000KM. We have had it since new. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > what it might cost? > What do I need to do to answer these questions.. Wow, that's super low miles, less than half the lowest of that year I've seen any time in the last decade. These are great cars, but if your son doesn't want it, sell it to someone who will appreciate it and take care of it. He's likely made up his mind that Volvos are not "cool" and you won't be able to change that. These things are practically indestructible and very easy to deal with mechanically but good cosmetic parts are getting scarce. Nobody without a crystal ball can give you even a rough estimate of the cost, as you haven't said anything about what it needs. > My 20 yo son is driving his grandmother's 1983 240GL, which has > 60,000KM. We have had it since new. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > what it might cost? > What do I need to do to answer these questions.. It's safe to say, paying a specialist (or, any mechanic) to fix or repair even the minimum of likely problems (wiring harness, etc.) would quickly add up to more than the perceived value of the car. It's not so much the repairs are complicated, just that shop rates being what they are... If the body is straight and not rusted (do they get rust in AUS?), the interior has to be good with those low numbers, it would be a jewel of a find for an enthusiast. Surely outlive it's owner. My '83 has more than six times the mileage (kilometerage?) on it... and it still runs fine. Best value for you, if you want to get rid of it, is find where the Volvo guys hang out in Sidney and sell it. Unless it's truly trashed, it should bring top dollar. Thanks so much for your contribution... I did make a mistake in my description of the car.. The car is an 1989, but I presume the 60,000km is pretty good for that age of car. There isnt any rust, but the propblems are cosmetic and sometimes it doesnt want to start in the mornings (the car and the son!) I think it would be tragic to just dump or give away a car which I have known since it was new and shining, hasnt been in an accident, hasnt had anything done to the engine... But you are right about perception... He definitely doesnt think its cool... Maybe if I put alloy wheels and a re-spray, and big doof doof sound system... he might... just ... like it.. Or I will keep it for me! Thanks for the contribution folks... Keep up the good work.. > Thanks so much for your contribution... I did make a mistake in my > description of the car.. The car is an 1989, but I presume the [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Thanks for the contribution folks... > Keep up the good work.. And don't forget the huge rear "wing"! ;-) On Mar 11, 3:12 am, mo...@mob.com.au wrote: > Thanks so much for your contribution... I did make a mistake in my > description of the car.. The car is an 1989, but I presume the > 60,000km is pretty good for that age of car. Low milage may or may not indicate whether the car is in good condition. Your first message indicates that it has not been treated very well for several years. I would translate that statement to mean the car has accumulated a lot of deferred maintenance and problems are beginning to show up. What you need is an honest evaluation and listing of all the things that need to be fixed. I would think that a local Volvo dealer could perform such an analysis for a fee. I'm assuming your 20 year old son is driving the car at no cost other than fuel, etc., and that the car is essentially his for the taking. My response to his wanting a different car would be if you want to throw away a perfectly good car then you pay for it's replacement, insurance and repairs. I sent my daughter off to college with a 1987 240 about 12 years ago and got similar complaints about it being a duffers car, etc. She came to love it after a year. > There isnt any rust, but the propblems are cosmetic and sometimes it > doesnt want to start in the mornings (the car and the son!) [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Thanks for the contribution folks... > Keep up the good work.. > mor...@mob.com.au wrote: > > My 20 yo son is driving his grandmother's 1983240GL, which has [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Volvo guys hang out in Sidney and sell it. > Unless it's truly trashed, it should bring top dollar. Tragically the story moves on, and he has decided he would rather go and buy some 3 yo Japanese car with his hard earned cash, and is happy for me to sell it... So if anyone in Sydney is after a 1989 240GL, with 65k and one owner, get back to me... Its not in mint condition, not even close (I did say its been looked after a 20 yo boy with little appreciation for this car) but its never been in an accident, and was driven by his grandmother for 16 years!!)... Should be gorgeous with some tender loving care... Oh well... >>mor...@mob.com.au wrote: >> [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > gorgeous with some tender loving care... > Oh well... This may actually be a happy ending, at least for the car. On Mar 30, 8:05 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>" > >>mor...@mob.com.au wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > This may actually be a happy ending, at least for the car. Yes... I agree... The 240 looks positively relieved... So if someone can give me an idea of the value of an unregistered (expired 6/April/ 08) White 240GL, with no body damage at all, and only 65k, and in need of TLC...I can then find a new owner who will take care of this little cutie! > On Mar 30, 8:05 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>" > [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > of TLC...I can then find a new owner who will take care of this little > cutie! If you were in he Northeast US. it would be worth between $1500 and $2000 USD. Where you are, it depends on the value of your dollars and the scarcity (and popularity) of the car. Check the local for sale listings. |
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