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1988 340 for sale - Vario *SOLD*

Posted: 16 Oct 2010 11:55 am
by volvosneverdie
Due to more and continued family illness, im needing very very economical car so am looking for a Cavalier TD with the Isuzu lump.

So the Vario is up for sale.

The Roof rack (Griffo), Snowcap (kds19), Wellers (Filthyjohn), Leather (Anjo), Steering Wheel (Filthyjohn) have all been removed and replaced with standard items.

So comes on standard volvo steels, nice GLE heated seats, Standard or possibly Mountney steering wheel.
Horn function will be returned to steering wheel.

62,000 miles. 6 moths MOT, tax is up at the end of November.

Been scratched deeply down one side (not through to the metal). Covered by stickers atm. Including Supercool 340 backflash on the rear screen.

Small rust on one corner of the vallance, smal filled area on drivers door (see pics) small rust on one front arch, and small rust on bonnet leading edge.
None of which is anything to worry about. The shells solid.

Theres a vacuum leak somewhere which causes lumpy running after about 40 mins though its never ever cut out. Still runs on strong though. Never let me down.
Starter motor has been changed recently.
Carb has been changed and checked, not the issue. Engine has been compression tested and is one of the fittest evar!

Vario system was checked over by Macplaxton for mot and is in tip-top shape. Constant uninterupted acceleration is a Winar!!

Some pics at various stages of my ownership. (bear in mind no snowcap, no leather, standard steel wheels, no roofrack included in sale)

Modded front grille, wind defectors, floor trays, and cd player included.


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Looking for less than I paid (which wasnt much!)

First with £200 gets to drive it home.


please note: NO GOOD 4 DRIFTINGZ

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 16 Oct 2010 07:51 pm
by Chris_C
Really wish I could have this from you dude, but it seems unlikely :( Good luck!

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 16 Oct 2010 08:45 pm
by volvosneverdie
Chris_C wrote:Really wish I could have this from you dude, but it seems unlikely :( Good luck!
cheers man.
I wish i could keep it too! :?

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 05:01 pm
by zombeh
Chris_C wrote:Really wish I could have this from you dude, but it seems unlikely :( Good luck!
I have found some space... now just the minor problem of being 300 miles away

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 05:20 pm
by volvosneverdie
zombeh wrote:
Chris_C wrote:Really wish I could have this from you dude, but it seems unlikely :( Good luck!
I have found some space... now just the minor problem of being 300 miles away
http://www.shiply.com/vehicle-delivery/

^ try shiply. They can do a good deal on delivery.

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 06:18 pm
by macplaxton
Just checking down the back of the sofa just now.

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 08:01 pm
by MCHUDD
Hi Ben.
Sorry to here you have to sell up.
I am shure you will be back in the game soon.
Good luck with the sale.
Cheers Mark. sm4

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 17 Oct 2010 08:25 pm
by volvosneverdie
Cheers Mark. :mrgreen:

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 08:46 pm
by jon-ovlov
slight thread jack. what are those wheels? they look shaweet!

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 09:13 pm
by volvosneverdie
jon-ovlov wrote:slight thread jack. what are those wheels? they look shaweet!
They are period Weller motorsport steels.
More often found in white, but much cooler in black. 8)

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 10:41 pm
by jon-ovlov
Thought i recognised them! You wouldn't consider just selling those wheels would you? I'd buy the car, but ones enough for now! :lol:

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 11:23 pm
by volvosneverdie
jon-ovlov wrote:Thought i recognised them! You wouldn't consider just selling those wheels would you? I'd buy the car, but ones enough for now! :lol:
Yes I would, and indeed already have.
I mention that at the start of the listing. :lol:

They're cool wheels though. Keep your eyes peeled on eBay they come up now and again.

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 09:03 am
by jon-ovlov
Ah ha! i swear i read all that first :oops: I'll have to keep trawling the bay then.

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 12:00 am
by mick25229697
if the wagon if still for sale il have it of u on the 28th october were abouts are u

Re: 1988 340 for sale - Vario (cvt) 5door. 1.4 B14

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 12:14 am
by volvosneverdie
Newcastle upon Tyne mate. NE30.
If its still available then, you can drive it away.

I'll post in this thread if it sells in the meantime.

Thanks for the interest.