Hi all , advice needed please.

Post by **djbolf** » 26 Jan 2006 09:42 pm

Hey Guys , Been a visitor on this site for a while.

Was at work the other day just browsing ebay and remembered about this Volvo 360 GLT on ebay , from here.

Anyway I thought it was mega cheap if the description is accurate.

Stuck a little bid on.

ANYWAY! . Turns out i won the car for £256.

Problem was it was in Canvey Island , Essex and i'm in Preston Lancs.

Any particularly known problems to lookout for before i make the 250 miles journey , apart from the usual.

My Mother had a nice 3dr 340 1.4 years back that I used to maintain . However the 360 GLT is a different kettle of fish.

Thanks for reading folks .

Post by **classicswede** » 26 Jan 2006 09:47 pm

No big problems realy, Whatch out for colapsed struts and make sure the gear lever doesnt float about. No unusual problems realy.

Post by **5lab** » 26 Jan 2006 09:55 pm

look out for any rust. any play in the steering wheel. other than that you're probably onto a goodun

Post by **SteveP** » 26 Jan 2006 10:18 pm

Thats a bargain of a car if its in the condition it seemingly looks, nice one! Doubt you'll need to check much on the car itself, just check it matches the description of the advertisement and check tyres!

Good luck!

Post by **djbolf** » 26 Jan 2006 10:20 pm

Be a nice way to test the economy anyway won't it.

I'll fill the tank up , drive 250 miles and fill it again.

Post by **huskyracer** » 26 Jan 2006 11:32 pm

Rust, rust, and er, rust. everything else will survive anything, up to and possibly including nuclear holocaust

congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum.

Post by **petefarrell360** » 26 Jan 2006 11:36 pm

As the others say, there probably won't be much wrong. It appears to have been used up until the sale, so you shouldn't have any problems related to a lack of use, or anything that would majorly affect everyday driving. Just so you're aware of where the fuses are for the electronic fuel pump, they're behind the battery, always a good place to start checking if it cuts out on you. Well done on the auction, if it's as good as it looks and sounds, you've got a bargain, a lot of car for your money. A G reg 360 is quite a rare item too, although I have one, there aren't too many about. They're still all 1989, none in 1990 AFAIK, but registered in the later part of the year. Good luck and enjoy the trip back on the 9th if I remember correctly.
Pete

Post by **djbolf** » 27 Jan 2006 07:26 pm

Thanks Guys , its great to have a warm welcome , i know i'll have a lot more questions once i pick her up.