Beautiful 1989 Volvo 340GLE 1.7 in Car & Classic

[Paula]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C273536

Hi Guys,

I viewed this car for Jen a couple of weeks ago and it is one of the finest 340's for it's age that I have ever seen.

It's as good as Trundle 2 was, in fact better ...

It's a one owner car and belongs to the gentleman's aunt who has had it maintained by the local Volvo dealer with no expense spared.

It's done just over 34K !!!

I did not drive the car but Roy ran the engine and it was as quiet as a bird. Also did not look underneath but if it's as good as the top, then I am sure it will be fine.

He is open to offer so I suggest you give him a call.

I have loads of fotos that I sent to Jen which I will post up in a few minutes, OK.

Paula

Here we go

Immaculate engine bay


Just cosmetic

Leaf debris - no rust at all

Just a bit of back to black needed


Boot interior like new

Like new

Like new with well mats

Well mats and like new - no rust anywhere - Front seat bolster is 100%


Sunroof and seal is perfect

Windscreen rubbers 100%

Minor dent in plastic bumper


Minor marks that just need touching in and compounding - Then will never be seen - not down to metal

Missing wheel trim and good tyre


Good tyre and minor scratch on wheel trim


Love the colour - No chips on bonnet's leading edge & wings are 100%

Taxed to 31st July 2012

More back to black needed

Same shot but closer - Easily sorted

Front valance looks fine

[Paula]

Do look at the fotos that I sent to Jen who was considering it ..

She got some prices for a new rear bumper and the N/S/F wing paintwork and I am sure that she will be along later and tell you what was quoted.

I just wish I could afford her but as you all know, I have other expenses ...

[Paula]

I am being very positive now, I am going to win the lottery this weekend and she's mine ... (Paula prays)

[Paula]

Just had an e-mail from the seller.

Hi Paula,

I've decided, as you say, that we are being a bit ambitious on price for my aunt's Volvo and I am dropping to £1000 ono.

See: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C273536

[SteveP]

That's a nice car on the but I fear that with all them imperfections, especially the rusty scrape will affect its value - also is there rust starting on the rear arch

[Paula]

Hi Steve,

I would reckon £100 to fix the scrape and if I remember correctly on the front edge of the rear arch, it's mud, but if it's just rust on the edge, again no big deal unless it's hiding worse.

It must be worth going to see cos if I had the money I would buy it right away.

When I bought Trundle 2 back in 2000, I had to get a replacement driver's door from a breakers as the original had too big a dent in it.

I paid around £40.00 and then had the whole side resprayed to match for £150.00 inc lacquer.

She was up for sale back then at £700.00 and I knocked the trader down to £375.00

That's a nice car on the but I fear that with all them imperfections, especially the rusty scrape will affect its value - also is there rust starting on the rear arch

[Vi's340]

Hi, if it helps I was quoted £150 for the scrape, £50 for a replacement bumper and £30 for a hub cap.

[MCHUDD]

Hi all.
£30.00 for a hub cap
I will give you four of them for free.
Cheers Mark.

[Paula]

Unless the seller is willing to reduce the price to around £400.00 to £500.00, I doubt that he will ever sell it.

Sad but true !!

[Paula]

After giving this car a lot more thought, I think a fair value is around the £600 to £800.00 mark providing that after an RAC inspection/or 340 expert, it's as good underneath as it is on top.

Also it needs to be driven to see that it's in 100% mechanical condition.

This is such a specialist market and it would be criminal if the car goes to either a drifter or someone who is just going to use it as a runaround until it either deteriorates or something breaks and then it lands up in a breaker's yard.

It must go to a genuine Volvo 340 enthusiast who will cherish it forever.

[Paula]

Just had an e-mail from the lovely gentleman selling this stunning car.

Good news as it appears that it's gone to a buyer who is going to cherish it.

Anyone on here?


Hi Paula

Good news for me, not such good news for you. The car is now sold - to a newly retired gentleman who wanted a project and looks to be an ideal purchaser who will do the right thing by it just as Jen or you might have been. It even gets a garage so I am hopeful that it will be appreciated and cared for. He's had a GLE once before.

Thanks again for your help, advice and encouragement. I hope you find what you are looking for, stay well.

Best wishes

[Paula]

Just sent an e-mail to the seller saying:

Some of us would like to know how your Aunt's car gets on.

Would you like to send this link to the new owner.

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... 49#p160349

He may already be a member of the this forum but if not, it would be a useful point of reference.

Many thanks

Paula