Bucketeer Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 The last member of my fleet has to go. I even CUL8RD my beloved AX Forte before this as I really really wanted to keep it. Unfortunately I am now homeless as well as jobless and penniless, so CUL8R the Volvo must.It's a 1990 Volvo 740 GLE Auto Estate with the tarmac rippling 2.3L powahouse. It is MOT'd until December and is showing about 155,000 of the Queen's miles. Although due to the unique chocolate Volvo used for speedo drive parts it has only been intermittently working for a while and therefore has actually done more miles than that.It has a towbar, a proper comf leather interior and all the usual electric jizz. It has it's faults, but not as many as me. It needs two front tyres soon/now. There are various bits of trim and whatnot with the usual wear/damage. Along with the intermittent speedo (tap the top of the dash and it works) the fuel guage doesn't work. There's a slight exhaust blow, but I believe this is just from the coupling near the fannymould which isn't completely snug due to it being an exhaust for a different model (twin pipes yo). It's passed MOTs like this and makes barely more noise than normal. There's a little surface rust appearing on some wheel arches. There can be a little cough at lower revs sometimes but Skattrd said he remedied this (for a bit) with a jiggle of the plug leads.It still runs great, and I would (and many times did) trust it to get me absolutely anywhere. The faults can be ignored or fixed, I would still daily the shit out of it. It's a proper lovely thing (IMHO) and I doubt I'll ever afford to get into another one. SAD TAIMS Anyway, less waffle more pictures. Oh yeah, the bonnet does resemble a Nice'n'Spicy Nik-Nak a bit, but it still bonnets fine. And the tailgate is the correct colour and everything but is from a posher Volvo. So you can fool people into thinking you can afford more petrol than you actually can. On a petrol note, I can easily get 35mpg+ out of it on a decent run. You may get less if you drive with more vigour than me (likely). It has excellent off road capabilities. It comes with free disabled parking (it doesn't come with free disabled parking). It has a lovely picture window (the picture is not always a V8 Stellar). It is bigger than a Peugeot 106. It is Wales compliant. It enjoys visiting fellow old ruins. It has previous history on here, being owned by six_cylinder and Skattrd before me. It was also loaned out to Richard K during six_cylinder's reign, and as such featured in whatever magazine he writes for (CCW or CCB or PC or CCJ or BFG or summat) for ultimate barrel-scraping fame points. I think that's everything. It is located in Camberley, Surrey (GU16) but as always I am happy to deliver anywhere for fuel costs and BFH. £7 per ticket, or two for £14, or three for £21, or four for £28.Or if you want to buy it outright, make me an offer, however derisory. My life is that fucked, I am likely to accept it. eddyramrod, Skizzer, Shep Shepherd and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Fuckinell man. one please, that's lovely and so are you. djimbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Ouch. I hope all goes well for you in the future. Can't participate because le banque. Sorry. I wish I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Ahh shit, I hope things pan out for you chief. Can I have three numbers, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Phwoar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I’m going to be partaking in this - once I get home from Ireland and inspect my ‘also fucked’ life/bank balance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 In for three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Hey now, I don't want no pity salad. Only buy tickets if you're hungry for Volvo. loserone and Pat Earrings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Four RANDOOMS please, squire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 That's a bugger, though I'm not sure why you'd sell a car you can sleep in if you're homeless. mercrocker, NorfolkNWeigh, Jim Bell and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 You absolute GIT. Volvo. Roffle. This can only go one way. NORTH 4 MUTHAFUCKIN' RANDOMS PLZ Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Split_Pin, loserone, aldo135 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 NO MORE ROFFLES I SAID TO MYSELF, NO MORE. Random please. aldo135 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 3 pl3ase man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Really can't but sorry to hear about your circumstances, mate. Hope it picks up for you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 That's a bugger, though I'm not sure why you'd sell a car you can sleep in if you're homeless.Money for food and stuff > Volvo.Plus I have a spacious Peugeot 106 on loan at the moment. dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I don't need this and it's in bloody Surrey.Three tickets please. cms206 and aldo135 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleyeller Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Put me down for a random and if it wins keep the dosh and the car Pat Earrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I will have couple of unlucky tickets please thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Number 24 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9UKE Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Give me one. Number 11 if it ain't taken. I'd buy far more but being in Belfast means an epic trip home. "£7 Vulva collection thread complete with Ryanair and Stena Ferry" would make a pretty good read, I'm sure.... aldo135, The Moog and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanism Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I;ll have 3 randoms on this please. Number 13 if its still available though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 One random please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 I don't need thisWash your mouth out Adrian. You need the Volvo and the Volvo needs you. rml2345, aldo135 and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 3 13 and 30 please! Edit - swap 13 for a random please mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 I'll get a numbers list up asap. Bear with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 3 randoms here, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chompy_snake Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 How is my insurance so expensive on this? £950 tpft! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Partially want this so I can plate mug it to give to my dad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Homeless? Live in the Volvo! random x2 please, if we aren't sold out. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 One please. /sodeadifiwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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