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Old 15 January 2019, 01:01 AM   #1
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Incoming, my 'new beater'

Bought a Volvo 240 wagon. I don't really need a car but thought it was handy and I've always liked these old station wagons.

It is in good condition, 250k kilometres on the odometer. Two small rusty spots below the back window and a few small dents on the right side, but that is 'character'
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Old 15 January 2019, 01:12 AM   #2
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Love it Bas my man! Built like a tank and will run forever Congratulations
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Old 15 January 2019, 01:21 AM   #3
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Congrats! Now you won't have to run those crazy distances! lol.
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Old 15 January 2019, 01:36 AM   #4
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Congrats

Something relaxing about using a beater car - less to worry about! (parking dings, etc)
The engine will be nicely run-in at 250k Kilometers
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Old 15 January 2019, 01:53 AM   #5
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Brings back memories! My mom had an 1986 240GL wagon growing up that I learned to drive on. :)
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Old 15 January 2019, 01:55 AM   #6
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Well, you've got the family wagon. Now it's time to get married and start having kids. 5 or 8 should be good.
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Old 15 January 2019, 01:58 AM   #7
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Old 15 January 2019, 02:14 AM   #8
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Nice Bas, this one will bring you a long way, 250K is BNIB
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Old 15 January 2019, 02:25 AM   #9
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I love wagons. I wish they are more popular here in the US. Currently we are crazy about SUVs which are lifted wagons. Go figure ;)
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Old 15 January 2019, 02:31 AM   #10
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I love wagons. I wish they are more popular here in the US. Currently we are crazy about SUVs which are lifted wagons. Go figure ;)
It's the illusion of safety and all wheel drive. Mostly the soccer-mom set are driving the SUV craze. To them it's logical to not want to be in the smallest car when transporting your family.
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Old 15 January 2019, 03:04 AM   #11
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I haven’t seen one of those in years! Those things are bullet proof!


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Old 15 January 2019, 03:07 AM   #12
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Well, you've got the family wagon. Now it's time to get married and start having kids. 5 or 8 should be good.

That would make for a nice weekend fishing car.
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Old 15 January 2019, 03:17 AM   #13
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Nice! My first ride was a 1984 240 DL Turbo 2-door. Loved that car, got through high school, college, medical school, and my intern year in that bad boy. But then the cost of a new clutch was more than the resale value, so off it went. Was a sad day....
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Old 15 January 2019, 03:36 AM   #14
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Perfect car for camping. Congratulations!
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Old 15 January 2019, 03:38 AM   #15
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Great choice. How about an interior and engine pic?
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Old 15 January 2019, 03:43 AM   #16
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Cool Bas, I can work with those when I sleep.

I have kill a lot of them in my youth.

Just let me know if you need something for it.
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Old 15 January 2019, 04:17 AM   #17
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Congrats, Bas! That should come in handy. Reach out to Jocke for sure if needed!
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Old 15 January 2019, 04:27 AM   #18
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Nice!

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Old 15 January 2019, 05:00 AM   #19
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Awesome - Volvo is a great car.

They are bulletproof and will go on for ever.

Still have some of the most comfortable seats too in my book.
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Old 15 January 2019, 05:01 AM   #20
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LOVE that thing.

What a total beast.

Drive it in good health my man.
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Old 15 January 2019, 05:03 AM   #21
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Old 15 January 2019, 05:17 AM   #22
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That would make for a nice weekend fishing car.
Also plenty of room for a bicycle.
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Old 15 January 2019, 05:27 AM   #23
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Well, you've got the family wagon. Now it's time to get married and start having kids. 5 or 8 should be good.
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Old 15 January 2019, 05:57 AM   #24
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Congrats! Looks perfect for a beater (in a good way)!

If they are really bulletproof, perhaps I should consider one when I’m going to the city.
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Old 15 January 2019, 05:57 AM   #25
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Well, you've got the family wagon. Now it's time to get married and start having kids. 5 or 8 should be good.
No no no, I'm not going that route just yet

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Cool Bas, I can work with those when I sleep.

I have kill a lot of them in my youth.

Just let me know if you need something for it.
Thanks buddy!
I'm planning to drive to Nordkapp in the summer, maybe we can do a small gtg?

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What year is it?
It is a 1992, two years older than me
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Old 15 January 2019, 05:58 AM   #26
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Also plenty of room for a bicycle.
My (beater)bicycle will fit just fine I think

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Old 15 January 2019, 06:39 AM   #27
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I had several of those wagons, the babysitter crashed the first and we had to trade the second for a minivan :(. Perfect car for a musician or photographer.
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Old 15 January 2019, 06:45 AM   #28
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its a good beater. Congrats
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Old 15 January 2019, 06:58 AM   #29
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Old 15 January 2019, 07:01 AM   #30
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Nice ride Bas! Congrats! What is the weight on that. Looks heavy in a good way.
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