Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

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JC wrote:
>
> Hello all, I am still running my 96 ZJ into the ground but am
> contemplating the purchase of a 1990 Volvo 740 with
> 155k miles on the clock but appears to be in good shape for a second
> work vehicle.
> I would be greatful if any of you with CarFax accts would be so kind
> as to run
> the VIN for me and e-mail the results to me at bassettdude@yahoo.com
> or post it here to the group. VIN # is YV1FA8842L1476398
> The dealer is asking 2000 for the car. Does anyone know if this is a
> decent price for this car? I have no experience with Volvos myself but
> they do have a rep for durability as do our beloved ZJ's. There is no
> maintenance record for the vehicle so what
> maintenance items should I focus on upon purchase?
> Thanks for all you help.
> Chris

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

It has more than 155k: http://www.----------.com/90volvo.jpg
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JC wrote:
>
> Hello all, I am still running my 96 ZJ into the ground but am
> contemplating the purchase of a 1990 Volvo 740 with
> 155k miles on the clock but appears to be in good shape for a second
> work vehicle.
> I would be greatful if any of you with CarFax accts would be so kind
> as to run
> the VIN for me and e-mail the results to me at bassettdude@yahoo.com
> or post it here to the group. VIN # is YV1FA8842L1476398
> The dealer is asking 2000 for the car. Does anyone know if this is a
> decent price for this car? I have no experience with Volvos myself but
> they do have a rep for durability as do our beloved ZJ's. There is no
> maintenance record for the vehicle so what
> maintenance items should I focus on upon purchase?
> Thanks for all you help.
> Chris

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

You know I have seen these exact problems. As a Big Truck Driver it annoys
the hell otta me. Another problem is pulling out into the right lane and
slowing down. I have seen the "all the way into the leftmost lane" and then
slowing down. That scares the heck out of me too.

Andy
2001 TJ
Planning an upgrade

"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:l4Qtb.164334$mZ5.1127113@attbi_s54...
> Approximately 11/15/03 19:59, JC uttered for posterity:
>
> > Hello all, I am still running my 96 ZJ into the ground but am
> > contemplating the purchase of a 1990 Volvo 740 with
> > 155k miles on the clock but appears to be in good shape for a second
> > work vehicle.
> > I would be greatful if any of you with CarFax accts would be so kind
> > as to run
> > the VIN for me and e-mail the results to me at bassettdude@yahoo.com
> > or post it here to the group. VIN # is YV1FA8842L1476398
> > The dealer is asking 2000 for the car. Does anyone know if this is a
> > decent price for this car? I have no experience with Volvos myself but
> > they do have a rep for durability as do our beloved ZJ's. There is no
> > maintenance record for the vehicle so what
> > maintenance items should I focus on upon purchase?
> > Thanks for all you help.
>
> That isn't any big deal on mileage for the 740 if it has had
> reasonable care. That engine tends to just run and run and
> run.
>
> The only problem common to Volvo's I can think of applies mostly
> to the newer yuppie models...when merging on a busy freeway, the
> vehicle has a bad habit of veering abruptly to the left whether
> or not there are cars coming up fast. As soon as it is as far
> left as it can go, then it tends to slow down to 10-15 miles
> under the speed limit and stay there. They also appear to have
> bad brakes, particularly if equipped with cell phones, particularly
> prone to running thru stop signs, yield signs, red lights, etc.
> Most of these bad habits only appear to be common to the Volvii
> with whale or tree hugger bumper stickers tho....
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ass
>

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

You know I have seen these exact problems. As a Big Truck Driver it annoys
the hell otta me. Another problem is pulling out into the right lane and
slowing down. I have seen the "all the way into the leftmost lane" and then
slowing down. That scares the heck out of me too.

Andy
2001 TJ
Planning an upgrade

"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:l4Qtb.164334$mZ5.1127113@attbi_s54...
> Approximately 11/15/03 19:59, JC uttered for posterity:
>
> > Hello all, I am still running my 96 ZJ into the ground but am
> > contemplating the purchase of a 1990 Volvo 740 with
> > 155k miles on the clock but appears to be in good shape for a second
> > work vehicle.
> > I would be greatful if any of you with CarFax accts would be so kind
> > as to run
> > the VIN for me and e-mail the results to me at bassettdude@yahoo.com
> > or post it here to the group. VIN # is YV1FA8842L1476398
> > The dealer is asking 2000 for the car. Does anyone know if this is a
> > decent price for this car? I have no experience with Volvos myself but
> > they do have a rep for durability as do our beloved ZJ's. There is no
> > maintenance record for the vehicle so what
> > maintenance items should I focus on upon purchase?
> > Thanks for all you help.
>
> That isn't any big deal on mileage for the 740 if it has had
> reasonable care. That engine tends to just run and run and
> run.
>
> The only problem common to Volvo's I can think of applies mostly
> to the newer yuppie models...when merging on a busy freeway, the
> vehicle has a bad habit of veering abruptly to the left whether
> or not there are cars coming up fast. As soon as it is as far
> left as it can go, then it tends to slow down to 10-15 miles
> under the speed limit and stay there. They also appear to have
> bad brakes, particularly if equipped with cell phones, particularly
> prone to running thru stop signs, yield signs, red lights, etc.
> Most of these bad habits only appear to be common to the Volvii
> with whale or tree hugger bumper stickers tho....
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ass
>

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

You know I have seen these exact problems. As a Big Truck Driver it annoys
the hell otta me. Another problem is pulling out into the right lane and
slowing down. I have seen the "all the way into the leftmost lane" and then
slowing down. That scares the heck out of me too.

Andy
2001 TJ
Planning an upgrade

"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:l4Qtb.164334$mZ5.1127113@attbi_s54...
> Approximately 11/15/03 19:59, JC uttered for posterity:
>
> > Hello all, I am still running my 96 ZJ into the ground but am
> > contemplating the purchase of a 1990 Volvo 740 with
> > 155k miles on the clock but appears to be in good shape for a second
> > work vehicle.
> > I would be greatful if any of you with CarFax accts would be so kind
> > as to run
> > the VIN for me and e-mail the results to me at bassettdude@yahoo.com
> > or post it here to the group. VIN # is YV1FA8842L1476398
> > The dealer is asking 2000 for the car. Does anyone know if this is a
> > decent price for this car? I have no experience with Volvos myself but
> > they do have a rep for durability as do our beloved ZJ's. There is no
> > maintenance record for the vehicle so what
> > maintenance items should I focus on upon purchase?
> > Thanks for all you help.
>
> That isn't any big deal on mileage for the 740 if it has had
> reasonable care. That engine tends to just run and run and
> run.
>
> The only problem common to Volvo's I can think of applies mostly
> to the newer yuppie models...when merging on a busy freeway, the
> vehicle has a bad habit of veering abruptly to the left whether
> or not there are cars coming up fast. As soon as it is as far
> left as it can go, then it tends to slow down to 10-15 miles
> under the speed limit and stay there. They also appear to have
> bad brakes, particularly if equipped with cell phones, particularly
> prone to running thru stop signs, yield signs, red lights, etc.
> Most of these bad habits only appear to be common to the Volvii
> with whale or tree hugger bumper stickers tho....
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ass
>

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

<snip>

> >
> > The only problem common to Volvo's I can think of applies mostly
> > to the newer yuppie models...when merging on a busy freeway, the
> > vehicle has a bad habit of veering abruptly to the left whether
> > or not there are cars coming up fast. As soon as it is as far
> > left as it can go, then it tends to slow down to 10-15 miles
> > under the speed limit and stay there. They also appear to have
> > bad brakes, particularly if equipped with cell phones, particularly
> > prone to running thru stop signs, yield signs, red lights, etc.
> > Most of these bad habits only appear to be common to the Volvii
> > with whale or tree hugger bumper stickers tho....
> >
> > --
> > My governor can kick your governor's ass
> >
>
>

It seems anything with a Buick emblem does that here. Just this morning a
Park Ave. pulled out of the local Perkins and forced me and another pickup
driver to panic stop. There wasn't a car for a mile behind us. This is on a
4 lane road with is the US highway running through our town. The old fart
then proceeds to drive 15MPH (yes that's 15!) in a 35 zone. I see this so
much that I'm beginning to think that some of these people think that since
they have been driving so long, they have earned the privilege to drive like
this and expect right-of-way.

</rant>

Chris

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

<snip>

> >
> > The only problem common to Volvo's I can think of applies mostly
> > to the newer yuppie models...when merging on a busy freeway, the
> > vehicle has a bad habit of veering abruptly to the left whether
> > or not there are cars coming up fast. As soon as it is as far
> > left as it can go, then it tends to slow down to 10-15 miles
> > under the speed limit and stay there. They also appear to have
> > bad brakes, particularly if equipped with cell phones, particularly
> > prone to running thru stop signs, yield signs, red lights, etc.
> > Most of these bad habits only appear to be common to the Volvii
> > with whale or tree hugger bumper stickers tho....
> >
> > --
> > My governor can kick your governor's ass
> >
>
>

It seems anything with a Buick emblem does that here. Just this morning a
Park Ave. pulled out of the local Perkins and forced me and another pickup
driver to panic stop. There wasn't a car for a mile behind us. This is on a
4 lane road with is the US highway running through our town. The old fart
then proceeds to drive 15MPH (yes that's 15!) in a 35 zone. I see this so
much that I'm beginning to think that some of these people think that since
they have been driving so long, they have earned the privilege to drive like
this and expect right-of-way.

</rant>

Chris

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

<snip>

> >
> > The only problem common to Volvo's I can think of applies mostly
> > to the newer yuppie models...when merging on a busy freeway, the
> > vehicle has a bad habit of veering abruptly to the left whether
> > or not there are cars coming up fast. As soon as it is as far
> > left as it can go, then it tends to slow down to 10-15 miles
> > under the speed limit and stay there. They also appear to have
> > bad brakes, particularly if equipped with cell phones, particularly
> > prone to running thru stop signs, yield signs, red lights, etc.
> > Most of these bad habits only appear to be common to the Volvii
> > with whale or tree hugger bumper stickers tho....
> >
> > --
> > My governor can kick your governor's ass
> >
>
>

It seems anything with a Buick emblem does that here. Just this morning a
Park Ave. pulled out of the local Perkins and forced me and another pickup
driver to panic stop. There wasn't a car for a mile behind us. This is on a
4 lane road with is the US highway running through our town. The old fart
then proceeds to drive 15MPH (yes that's 15!) in a 35 zone. I see this so
much that I'm beginning to think that some of these people think that since
they have been driving so long, they have earned the privilege to drive like
this and expect right-of-way.

</rant>

Chris

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

Approximately 11/16/03 14:15, Andy uttered for posterity:
> You know I have seen these exact problems. As a Big Truck Driver it annoys
> the hell otta me. Another problem is pulling out into the right lane and
> slowing down. I have seen the "all the way into the leftmost lane" and then
> slowing down. That scares the heck out of me too.
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Planning an upgrade

Useta be a guy here that commuted every day on Hwy 17 from Santa Cruz
to Silicon Valley. Carried a digital camera and Apple notebook and
took pictures of idiotic drivers on the "blood alley" section of
CA 17. Put them on a website called "Jerque du Jour" for the worst
example of Darwinian driving observed on that day's commute. Volvos
and Minivans seemed to be the perpetual stars, with some drivers
being repeaters. Got in trouble, as he was showing their license
plate, not disguising the jerk, etc. etc. Suspect Volvo USA also
complained at being featured so prominently.... typically a dumbass
in a Volvo with a cell phone pulling right in front of a huge truck
on the downgrade, and slowing down.

--
My governor can kick your governor's ass

Re: OT- Carfax Request for 1990 Volvo
 

Approximately 11/16/03 14:15, Andy uttered for posterity:
> You know I have seen these exact problems. As a Big Truck Driver it annoys
> the hell otta me. Another problem is pulling out into the right lane and
> slowing down. I have seen the "all the way into the leftmost lane" and then
> slowing down. That scares the heck out of me too.
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Planning an upgrade

Useta be a guy here that commuted every day on Hwy 17 from Santa Cruz
to Silicon Valley. Carried a digital camera and Apple notebook and
took pictures of idiotic drivers on the "blood alley" section of
CA 17. Put them on a website called "Jerque du Jour" for the worst
example of Darwinian driving observed on that day's commute. Volvos
and Minivans seemed to be the perpetual stars, with some drivers
being repeaters. Got in trouble, as he was showing their license
plate, not disguising the jerk, etc. etc. Suspect Volvo USA also
complained at being featured so prominently.... typically a dumbass
in a Volvo with a cell phone pulling right in front of a huge truck
on the downgrade, and slowing down.

--
My governor can kick your governor's ass