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Bunks-Tj

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...because i have a problem, I am in love with a 245

I don't know why, or what the catalyst even was but i started to need another, older car, that with my luck will only be semi reliable :)

my father had a 740 turbo wagon with the manual and it was a hell of a lot of fun to drive and was my main transportation in HS.

when it was time to get a car of my own i looked at and lusted over a 240 turbo, i honestly think it was a 2 door but wouldn't bet a pay check. I was in negotiations when it was stolen from me by someone with more money.

i landed in a (87) saab 900 3 door, followed by...
a manual (95) 4 runner
a manual (01) A4 1.8t
a manual (00) wrangler
a manual (02) 530 (unicorn)
toss a motorcycle in their someplace and that's the history.

my wife is currently driving a (07) jeep commander

while i split my time between a (99) MB 300 diesel (273K miles) and a (89)chevy single cab truck (673K miles)


i don't really know what my timeline will be for a volvo, but until that time i will sit back, read, learn, and continue to drool.


Liam
 
Welcome, and buy this, it should check all your boxes.

1983 245 turbo in PDX

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:lol: I knew I'd get a 'wrong coast' out of you.

Pay your shipping it's cheaper than battling the rust monster that anything 'local' is going to have.
 
Redwood Chair said:
:lol: I knew I'd get a 'wrong coast' out of you.

Pay your shipping it's cheaper than battling the rust monster that anything 'local' is going to have.
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Most native Virginia cars don't have rust problems. It's just outside the rust belt IMO.
 
Redwood Chair said:
Regardless even with shipping figured in that's a great price for a nice 245 Turbo.

:e-shrug:
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Well that's absolutely true. Just pointing out that in general Virginia cars are in much better shape than upstate new York cars.
 
i love how active these boards are. there are so many sleepy forums out there. there is obviously a passion for these cars.

Redwood Chair said:
Regardless even with shipping figured in that's a great price for a nice 245 Turbo.

:e-shrug:
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Shifted said:
Horseisht... no better way to get to know a new ride. And that's a great 'friend' price.

It'll make it. :nod:
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not knocking the price. Unfortunately, in my timeline I am still at the drool phase.
 
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boostdemon said:
Welcome!
Theres a ton of DC people. I'm sure you can find something decent locally.
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even if it landed in my lap today i would have to politely decline. I am in the learning and envy phase at the moment. We sold out townhouse this AM, and are moving next month, but i will have a garage at the new house....
 
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Bunks-Tj said:
even if it landed in my lap today i would have to politely decline. I am in the learning and envy phase at the moment. We sold out townhouse this AM, and are moving next month, but i will have a garage at the new house....
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This is smart. Wait and have your cash ready when the right one pops up. The good ones at steal prices go fast.
 
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