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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' |
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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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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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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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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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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15 January 2019, 01:58 AM | #7 |
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Nice beater
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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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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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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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I haven’t seen one of those in years! Those things are bullet proof!
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That would make for a nice weekend fishing car.
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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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15 January 2019, 03:36 AM | #14 |
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Perfect car for camping. Congratulations!
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15 January 2019, 03:38 AM | #15 |
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Great choice. How about an interior and engine pic?
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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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Congrats, Bas! That should come in handy. Reach out to Jocke for sure if needed!
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15 January 2019, 04:27 AM | #18 |
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Nice!
What year is it?
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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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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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Love it !
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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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Thanks a lot everyone!
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15 January 2019, 05:58 AM | #26 |
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My (beater)bicycle will fit just fine I think
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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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15 January 2019, 06:45 AM | #28 |
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its a good beater. Congrats
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15 January 2019, 06:58 AM | #29 |
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Very nice Bas! All the best buddy!
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Nice ride Bas! Congrats! What is the weight on that. Looks heavy in a good way.
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