RE: Shed Of The Week: Volvo 940
Discussion
bristolracer said:
Sorry I just dont get this
These cars were nothing special when new, nothing special now. Are we all going to get weepy eyed over a toyota avensis or a nissan almera in 30 years time?
So back in the day before the internet, when you picked up Autocar or Motor magazine did they shout out about the Volvo? Safe? yes, practical? yes, interesting? err no!
Volvo only got interesting when ford took over and some decent chassis were put underneath them.
Really we have to stop looking through rose tinted glasses,just because some of these cars survive does not make them any better now than they used to be. Im not just having a go at this shed, theres been plenty that really were un-remarkable when new and can never be described as anything else now.
You, and people like you, will never get it. But hey, horses for courses. The rest of us recognise some appeal in the ugly, the unremarkable, and the oddballs. Time changes everything, and personally speaking, there's a lot of old cars that I fancy for all the wrong reasons, often because of some sort of retro appeal and sometimes just because of that "something" that I can't quite put my finger on. That should be celebrated, and PH tries to cater to a broad spectrum, so just because a few of you don't get it......well the back key is only a click away.These cars were nothing special when new, nothing special now. Are we all going to get weepy eyed over a toyota avensis or a nissan almera in 30 years time?
So back in the day before the internet, when you picked up Autocar or Motor magazine did they shout out about the Volvo? Safe? yes, practical? yes, interesting? err no!
Volvo only got interesting when ford took over and some decent chassis were put underneath them.
Really we have to stop looking through rose tinted glasses,just because some of these cars survive does not make them any better now than they used to be. Im not just having a go at this shed, theres been plenty that really were un-remarkable when new and can never be described as anything else now.
And another thing, when are people going to realise that SOTW is not a public service to help sell cars? The classifieds are free to view for all, so it's not as if SOTW is offering some sort of privileged access to a private lounge for interesting cars, and now you're getting upset that the best they can come with is an old Volvo! SOTW is supposed to be entertainment and generate interest and discussion. Aint it funny that it's often these "un-remarkable" SOTWs that generate the highest post count? Seems there's a lot of people who do "get it" and want to talk about it
irish boy said:
Old Volvo bricks are superb things.
Mum bought a new w124 estate in january 1990, at the same time as dad bought a 240 estate. They both still have them and still drive them (don't see a need to upgrade while they still work perfectly) and are both on around 150k and in superb condition. What's interesting tho is that the Volvo has taken a lot less maintenance than the merc, basically nothing outside it's annual service. Where the merc has needed the wings painted a couple of times, various electrical items and a head gasket.
With both cars however rarely does the phrase 'they don't build them like they used to' feel so apt. The beauty of the Volvo's is that you can jump in one and travel to the far end of the country in reliable comfort despite the number on the clock. Not many 80's cars that can be done in.
Having been raised on a diet of Volvo's since birth I now run an '88 740 as my daily during the summer months. 1 owner before me and bought with 36k miles. Now on 54k and has never missed a beat, and is just a fantastic place to sit for the commute. People either love it or hate it, but let the haters jump aboard their mk4 diesel golf's I say.
Turbo wheels - very nice indeed. Love the colour. Wouldn't it look great with the matte black Turbo trim round the windows and grille?
I need to find an excuse to get one. A convincing excuse to persuade my wife.
Mum bought a new w124 estate in january 1990, at the same time as dad bought a 240 estate. They both still have them and still drive them (don't see a need to upgrade while they still work perfectly) and are both on around 150k and in superb condition. What's interesting tho is that the Volvo has taken a lot less maintenance than the merc, basically nothing outside it's annual service. Where the merc has needed the wings painted a couple of times, various electrical items and a head gasket.
With both cars however rarely does the phrase 'they don't build them like they used to' feel so apt. The beauty of the Volvo's is that you can jump in one and travel to the far end of the country in reliable comfort despite the number on the clock. Not many 80's cars that can be done in.
Having been raised on a diet of Volvo's since birth I now run an '88 740 as my daily during the summer months. 1 owner before me and bought with 36k miles. Now on 54k and has never missed a beat, and is just a fantastic place to sit for the commute. People either love it or hate it, but let the haters jump aboard their mk4 diesel golf's I say.
Turbo wheels - very nice indeed. Love the colour. Wouldn't it look great with the matte black Turbo trim round the windows and grille?
I need to find an excuse to get one. A convincing excuse to persuade my wife.
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