[SOLD] Volvo 240 1986 manual wagon - $3.5k

lachlan_s

Volvo 240 wagon 1986

M46 manual W/ overdrive

B230F, lh2.2

271,000k's but the odo wasn't working when I bought it (fixed now). Could be 300k+

The good:

Lowered king springs front, standard height king springs rear.

Draco wheels recently fitted, tyres should all be roadworthy.

New gear shift knob fitted.

Sports steering wheel (still have original, can remove for cheaper price).

New radiator and overflow tank.

Recent oil and filter change.

The bad:

Rust around windscreen sill, drivers side rear window and door. Clear coat peeling in places.

Wiring loom is on it's way out, oil pressure light flashes (oil pressure is fine, just sensor wiring grounds out).

Due for timing belt and water pump (have the parts ready to install).

Price negotiable $3.5k

lachlan_s

Didn't think I'd have this much trouble selling her!

Negotiable on price, the rust really isn't all that bad and I'd be paying the $2-3k in rust restoration if I hadn't started a new project that I'd rather put the money towards.

It drives great, like, surprisingly great. The manual also makes it feel zippier than it probably deserves to be. Been great to haul the occasional load, with most of its use taking me and the girlfriend to the drive-in cinema (which wasn't that often thanks to lockdowns.)

Wiring looms can be purchased/made locally or bought for $400 from Dave's Volvo Page. I can also do the timing belt & pump prior to sale.

Philia_Bear

is the white balance off on your camera?

in some photos it looks sorta green... and in others its silver...

lachlan_s

Philia_Bear
is the white balance off on your camera?
in some photos it looks sorta green... and in others its silver...

Phone camera so likely. The car is silver.

Ex850R

I think the rust is a big barrier to those that want to buy and drive.

That sort of person is scared of it , doesn't want to have to deal with getting it fixed and if they tried the usual panel shop they see around town those shops generally won't touch that sort of work. It means they need to find a private one who is unknown.....

Have you checked the other known problem areas like drivers footwell (that windscreen leak causes water into footwells , had a plastic bag on my right foot to drive in rain on my old wagon.......) The rear wheel wells , battery tray , under the doors etc.

lachlan_s

Ex850R
I think the rust is a big barrier to those that want to buy and drive.
That sort of person is scared of it , doesn't want to have to deal with getting it fixed and if they tried the usual panel shop they see around town those shops generally won't touch that sort of work. It means they need to find a private one who is unknown.....
Have you checked the other known problem areas like drivers footwell (that windscreen leak causes water into footwells , had a plastic bag on my right foot to drive in rain on my old wagon.......) The rear wheel wells , battery tray , under the doors etc.

It's got some surface rust in those spots, mainly the battery tray I think. The rust hasn't progressed much since I bought and registered the car two years ago. It was given a historic rego "roady", I don't think it would struggle to get another one provided you went to the right mechanic. Full rego roady would present a challenge.

ramrod

You will always sell a car for more money when you fix what's wrong with it

lachlan_s

ramrod
You will always sell a car for more money when you fix what's wrong with it

Why didn't I think of that...

Don't have the time or money to fix it, hence the sale.

jamesinc

Yeah rust bubbles are a nuisance but rust-free 240s are few and far between and getting more expensive to boot.

lachlan_s

jamesinc
Yeah rust bubbles are a nuisance but rust-free 240s are few and far between and getting more expensive to boot.

Yeah, I feel like I'm suffering for actually having an honest ad. Certainly repels the tyre kickers

Ex850R

lachlan_s
https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/204223#Comment_204223
Yeah, I feel like I'm suffering for actually having an honest ad. Certainly repels the tyre kickers

Not when the uninformed ones get there and get scared by rust and either run away or offer $500....

Slowbrick

In my humble opinion the price for this particular 240 is set just a little too optimistically. I has a few things working against it as far as 240s go

The rust. Yeah its a small amount but people who are looking to buy 240s havent yet become accustomed yet to the idea of fixing rust and will rather wait it out for another one. The supply hasnt dwindled enough yet for people to consider it as a job worth doing like other cars such as Kombis, old holdens etc. It also looks like this car has had a windscreen in the past as the seal looks aftermarket. The rust around the bottom could be a little worrying for a potential buyer as this could indicate water intrusion and rust in other places downstream of the A pillars such as the floor. The colour. 80s metallic silver 240s are kinda meh. The paint fades, it peels and can be a bit of work to keep looking fresh and deep. A solid colour 240 of the same year will generally have a better quality paintjob still on it today compared to their metallic brothers. The year. 1986 - 1987 was a weird year for 240s in terms of their engine management. They got LH2.2 which was a stop gap solution until the far superior LH2.4 came along. Owning an LH2.2 240 can be a little bit of a chore with things like bio degradable wiring harnesses, weird fuel pressure regulator mount location and troublesome AMM's. You also have the imfamous hall effect sender which can randomly just leave you stranded. Compared to changing a CPS a hall effect is a bit of a paint in the butt. The manual. Yes for many is a desirable upgrade but in 2022 ive found so many people shy away from manual transmission cars. I struggled to sell a subaru L series wagon. Not because it was a bit of a beater but because of the manual transmission. I had atleast 5 people back out because they decided they didnt want a manual.The historic rego. This is pretty limiting for someone who may want to use it as a daily/semi daily. The rust is going to be a big red flag for anyone who may want to put it back on full registration as it will need to be inspected again. The new owner may go from needing to repair rust to needing to repair suspension components, emissions equipment and the list goes on. Seeing those historic plates is going to make people think about all the shit that could be broken and inbetween them and obtaining full registration.

Your car is also dirty. Go get it cleaned and make it shine as best as it can. A clean car always attracts more interest and less scrutiny by those interested. Depending on how quickly you need to move it on you might be better off just lowering the price or lowering your expectations of how quickly it will sell and hold onto the price and wait it out for a serious offer.

None of this is meant to offend so dont take it that way. You just seemed curious to why your 240 wasnt selling and these are the reasons I can see as someone who has had a 240 since 2007 so has seen a few come and go :)

lachlan_s

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I suppose I did ask for it!

It's no longer at my house, storing it at my parents so I had to quickly take the photos before tending to other errands (which is why it is dirty).

But yes, your points are all valid.

Maybe I'll redo the ad at some point, but I'll leave it at 3.5k for a bit longer and see if I get any bites. It's honestly a really nice car to drive, just has a few gremlins.

Cheers

Ex850R

Its on GTree isnt it?

lachlan_s

Ex850R
Its on GTree isnt it?

Yeah

Ranchu

I've been looking for a 240 wagon in a manual at a reasonably price for months now, and would buy this if it were near Brisbane. Yes it has rust but is priced accordingly in my view. Good luck with sale.