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I had to use (Yes HAD TO) but did not own a 1987 Volvo 340 in 1993. It was the most Uneconomical car I have ever driven to this day (including the V8engined and Yanks I have driven). It appeared to drive fine and accelerated/ran okay, it's just that the fuel economy was always less than 18m.p.g regardless (town or on run). Thankfully it wasn't mine and wasn't paying for fuel .
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I had a '89 1.7 for a few months earlier this year.
Good: RWD, a bit like a 240 inside (seats were good), good brakes, almost indistructable - ultimate thrash mobile, good for off roading...and erm rear spoiler. Cheap too.
Bad: Wind over 20mph effected the handling, thirsty and interesting 'handling' in wet.
I don't particularly like the styling of the car, but they're good cars. I had to scrap mine as it needed welding but the fuel tank - wasn't worth the hassle....
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if anyone's after a cheap 340GL... get yerself to york. needs locks but nothing else. £100 sir. Clicky Clicky!
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2005 12:37:41 GMT by Pillock
Never trust a man Who names himself Trevor. Or one day you might find He's not a real drug dealer.
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PPC Mag bangered one of these at the weekend,i'll get some pics for you.
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E36 328 Touring
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Anybody off here know that Ed Hall character?
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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I think he hangs about alfa155.co.uk
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E36 328 Touring
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welcome dude! Those twin carbs sound awesome! Nice looking car! Should start a thread on it. I notice a familar black 360 in one of your pics too!
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Ok, I'll bite ;D I'm the owner of the silver car on the first page. Here is a little 360 porn... YAY I love it when we manage to hook someone whose car we've been admiring,.. thanks for more pictures. Volvo 340/360 are such an underrated car. Do you know if anyone is competeing in Track or Hillclimb events with one? They seem like a good choice for some budget motosport.
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Philj
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I'll never look at a 3 series volvo in the same way after seeing this thread!
Silly question time. Are they front or rear wheel drive?
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Rear wheel drive...with a Porsche-style transaxle giving nearly 50/50 weight distribution.
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Top grammar tips! Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Silly question time. Are they front or rear wheel drive? Rear,.. with a rear transaxle and they are lighter than you'd think as well
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Shame to see PPC bangering one, especially seeing as they seem to take great pleasure in destroying Volvos purely for being Volvos, did you read their little column in the latest PPC about it? I have nothing against banger racing or PPC, but surely gloating about how they're about to destroy a tidy old car is no better than the minority of banger racers who take pleasure in wrecking more accepted saveable classics just because they're old and unusual? It's a great mag, but I lose respect for them every time they take their little vendetta against Volvos further.
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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SteveP
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Rather suprised to find this Mine's the black car in the above picture It's suprising that other people are enthusiastic about the 300 series, they're usually the car that people like after owning one I've just bought a 360GLT saloon with the original factory bodykit to replace the black car. And Damn... you guys need to hear that 360 twin carb 'in the flesh' mmmm, it sounds evil!
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2003 - Volvo S60 D5 SE (Daily) 1989 - Volvo 360 GLT 1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
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alright foggy, alright steve ;D
oh yes and ive heard it in the flesh ;D ;D ;D
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once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears!
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i haven't heard the vid tho!
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SteveP
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2003 - Volvo S60 D5 SE (Daily) 1989 - Volvo 360 GLT 1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
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theres a certain image of a certain someone running out of fuel.....if i can find it agen
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once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears!
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