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[richardsoniscool]

Hi, i got rid of my mini about a month ago now and i cant really afford another so iv decided i want my next car to be a ....

Volvo 480 Turbo

unfortunately they are quite rare and all the ones iv found on the internet (4) are just not right (rusty arches - no MOT etc)

they are easily tunable, i think cool and have lots of gadgets and can be had for not much money.

so what i ask is that if you come across any in your local area or in local papers etc, just to let me know - they may even be a pack of hobnobs in it for you

thanks, Mike.

[danie garry]

that the 1.7 one?? does it need to be turbo?? the turbo only gave a few extra hp and the 1.7 was roughly the same as the 2.0 power wise

seen this?? 2l's tho
or this??

[ANON]

why not go for an 850 T5?

[Mini Mad Drakeley]

try carandclassic.com cus they have loadsa classic cars and i just checked and they have a few of them

Edited by Mini Mad Drakeley, 09 October 2010 - 06:46 PM.

[daviedevil]

good news is they do tune up nicely and can hit 230 bhp with a t28 turbo.
i've run 1 of these engines in my renault 5 turbo and will be doing again in my mk1 clio
if you need any help or want to look at the engine any time the kettle is usually on

[richardsoniscool]

i do really want a turbo so i can get a "richmod" which will put power up to 170bhp

that one on ebay is overpriced for what it is - he did have it at auction for 450 starting bid and know one bid.

Edited by richardsoniscool, 09 October 2010 - 07:37 PM.

[richardsoniscool]

bleeding double posts - second one tonight!

Edited by richardsoniscool, 09 October 2010 - 07:36 PM.

[Mini Mad Drakeley]

trust me go on this website cus they will have a lot of cars and even loads u could have never have heard of and they do have a few rovers

http://www.carandclassic.com/

[haggz]

theres a massive volvo place on the A1 near wyboston

www.lakes4volvo.co.uk.

he has been there for years and does sell every kind of volvo. worth a shot

[daviedevil]

there's a guy on the rtoc website that will modify the ecu's for you instead of the richmod. it'll allow the engine to run more boost

[davidv]

To be fair my mate had one.They are a nice lotus old type shape with a high electric spec.His was quite new and always in the dealers for mends he sold it fast and lost loads on it.Volvo make some great cars but not that one.Think i would look at a few Audis as well no rot and well made.

[richardsoniscool]

I understand that they are not exactly well made but we are speaking on a mini forum and nobody can say they are the best made cars in the world

i dont like audi's they are expensive and do nothing for me, plus i see them all the time with serious lacquer peel and paint fade.

Mike.

p.s cheers for the links, iv had a look at carandclassic but no turbos on their, and ill give that volvo specialist a ring on monday, thanks.!

Edited by richardsoniscool, 10 October 2010 - 07:04 AM.

[davidv]

Yes we all like certain cars you should be able to find one on a good price nice shape car for its day.I was just shocked with my mates.Try Piston Heads on web.