Well spec'd 850R auto.. How much?

[claymore]

Good decision Andy. A general question to everyone though. Why are people so hung up on what the car may be worth in the future? I'd rather enjoy driving the car as much as possible, instead of once in a blue moon and worrying about putting the mileage up etc.

Good question Mike, I had a friend who would buy a new performance Ford every three years, he would leave all the plastic protectors on the door cards, cover the nice recaro seats with cheap seat covers front and back and I once remember he was going from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
and turned back when he was only about 7 miles from Shrewsbury as they had just tarmacked the road, All he did was make it a lovely car for the next owner, he can't have possibly enjoyed the cars himself.

[volvokid]

Good question Mike, I had a friend who would buy a new performance Ford every three years, he would leave all the plastic protectors on the door cards, cover the nice recaro seats with cheap seat covers front and back and I once remember he was going from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
and turned back when he was only about 7 miles from Shrewsbury as they had just tarmacked the road, All he did was make it a lovely car for the next owner, he can't have possibly enjoyed the cars himself.

The part of the enjoyment is keeping it in good condition some people enjoy that more than the driving experience itself.

Glad your keeping it Andy

[MIKESC70T5]

Good question Mike, I had a friend who would buy a new performance Ford every three years, he would leave all the plastic protectors on the door cards, cover the nice recaro seats with cheap seat covers front and back and I once remember he was going from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
and turned back when he was only about 7 miles from Shrewsbury as they had just tarmacked the road, All he did was make it a lovely car for the next owner, he can't have possibly enjoyed the cars himself.

Funnily enough, I've just got back from a little M meet. One of the guys has a 1M, only made 450 of them. New they were £40000, and 4 years on they still fetch £40000. He's the second owner and it's now on 41000 miles, 2000 he has put on it in 6 months. He's love driving it. Another guy who turned up with his e46 M3, 13 years old and he does a 1000 a year in it and he's had it 3 years. He got worried when the rain clouds came over. I asked him why buy a caryou really wanted, but don't use it. He got ££££ty with me and said it would be worth more in the future. Sad really.

[MIKESC70T5]

The part of the enjoyment is keeping it in good condition some people enjoy that more than the driving experience itself.

Glad your keeping it Andy

But I do both, I maintain it, detail it etc etc and then really enjoy driving it every day.

[foammanmark]

But I do both, I maintain it, detail it etc etc and then really enjoy driving it every day.

You have to drive them or I totally can't see the point in having them.

[volvokid]

But I do both, I maintain it, detail it etc etc and then really enjoy driving it every day.

Yeah and then some dick head could write you off that's why I have my other R I'm not so sentimental about it plus it drives better than the old bus anyway

[claymore]

Yeah and then some dick head could write you off that's why I have my other R I'm not so sentimental about it plus it drives better than the old bus anyway

That's a really perculiar thing to say, I see no point in having a car if not to drive, it's not as if it's an E type or old Ferrari which is appreciating by 10's of thousands of pounds each year.

[volvokid]

That's a really perculiar thing to say, I see no point in having a car if not to drive, it's not as if it's an E type or old Ferrari which is appreciating by 10's of thousands of pounds each year.

That's your opinion though. Mine is that I always wanted that particular car and now I have it I don't want it to get ruined by driving it. Like I said I I've another car that is pretty much better in everyway so I drive that one so that the saffy is kept in good condition. I'm not worried about how much it's worth, I know its not worth much. The car costs me nothing , I would probably have a different view on it if I was paying money for the car. People collect model cars because they like them, turns out I have the real deal and it will stay that way

[960kg]

All he did was make it a lovely car for the next owner

This is the quote of my life with all my motors...

I have spent thousands and thousands just to let the future owner get the best from them!

My boss in the sixties all ways had a new car every 2yrs. those were the times when undersealing was an expensive optional extra which he always had done.........until i told him he was just paying for the car to be looked after for the future owner!

One of my Mk1 Lotus Cortina`s in great condition with a brand new exhaust i sold when the speedo cable broke and i did not have time to fix because of work ....it broke my heart seeing it drive a way but it was too late by then...

I fully understand the passion we all have and what with this OCD thingy ...i have to wipe the dash with a microfibre cloth everytime i lock up the Merc. to keep the dust off, what a prat is that....even at my age...Lol

All i can say is Move On as i did cut your losses and enjoy the next motor and get the problem one out the way and out the mind....you will feel better for it.

[Kingsford G]

The way I see it its one of the best R`s on here if not the best and lots of money spent on and I understand why were thinking of selling it cos sometimes u have to draw the line.In terms of sentimental value u can keep it as u`ve decided now or just move on and I`m sure there many other car that would make you happy but after a 9 years ownership I can`t be too sure.It is sad to see that engine coughing after all that money and effort.

[Wobbly Dave]

Speaking as someone who is in a similar boat - I think parking it up for a while and trying something else for a bit is no bad thing. I am very attached to my SSB despite all the hassle. However if your heart is just not in it anymore then perhaps a clean start is something to consider. Can't think of anything else I'd really like.

[jamesy12345]

Speaking as someone who is in a similar boat - I think parking it up for a while and trying something else for a bit is no bad thing. I am very attached to my SSB despite all the hassle. However if your heart is just not in it anymore then perhaps a clean start is something to consider. Can't think of anything else I'd really like.

It's the same with my 480 - it's worth far less than the money spent on it, but I never manage to get rid. I've promised many times to sell it (& have even sold/gave it away twice) and it keeps coming back....sometimes in bits!

[kmb]

That's what I like to term a yo-yo car

[jamesy12345]

That's what I like to term a yo-yo car

the string has snapped at the moment mate (engine blown)....so I'm trying to squeeze a T4 engine in there....

[kmb]

The yo-yo that gets a bit more interesting each time it comes back! Like the sound of it with a T4.

I used to drive a 480 Turbo (was a pool car in a small family company I worked for) about 20 years ago, I had a Citroen ZX 1.9i Volcane at the time and remember being distinctly underwhelmed by the Volvo. But I did like the separate rear seats

Bugger, showing my age.

[jamesy12345]

The yo-yo that gets a bit more interesting each time it comes back! Like the sound of it with a T4.

I used to drive a 480 Turbo (was a pool car in a small family company I worked for) about 20 years ago, I had a Citroen ZX 1.9i Volcane at the time and remember being distinctly underwhelmed by the Volvo. But I did like the separate rear seats

Bugger, showing my age.

I could waffle on loads about 480's but I don't want to de-rail the Andy's thread...they are under-powered as standard but there's a good few of us with ECU's fiddled with by a chap named Robou in the Netherlands. About the 480 T4 - my ideas are great but sometimes reality gets in the way - promise to make a project thread if I get anywhere...!

http://volvo480.spreadshirt.fr/roboumod-C316829

ZX volcane very underated btw

Apologies Andy!

[kmb]

Last invasion into this thread (ooops apologies) - I replaced the ZX Volcane with the ZX 16V (mi16 lump), it never really seemed as good a car as the Volcane.

I shall await the yo-yo project thread James

[stribo]

Great to hear you're going to persevere with the car Andy, my only concern is parking a car up for a year or 2, really does it no favours at all, bearings and seals dry out, bushes perish, brakes rust and seize. A car that only needs an engine now, may need quite a bit more work a year or 2 down the line.

[jamesy12345]

Great to hear you're going to persevere with the car Andy, my only concern is parking a car up for a year or 2, really does it no favours at all, bearings and seals dry out, bushes perish, brakes rust and seize. A car that only needs an engine now, may need quite a bit more work a year or 2 down the line.

Very true & becomes even worse if the car is stored near the coast

[Doingitsideways]

it keeps coming back....sometimes in bits!

At least it came back from me in one piece!

Lol