I'm currently looking for an 86-93 Volvo 240 Sedan 5-Speed to daily around in as a beater since my CL-S6 is my garage queen. Apparently, Volvo did not make too many 5-Speed 240's in the US. My plan will be to throw on a roof rack, fix it up a little bit, and maybe even throw on a 120 shot just for a little fun . I will be posting volvo stuff in this thread from time to time, and will buy this car once I find it.

 

Are you going to do 45 mph in the 'fast lane' on I-5?

Good luck on finding a 5 speed.

 

Screw that. A 5.0 Ford/T-5 from the same era fits very nicely. I've seen several. The ultimate sleeper. A guy I know who built one even tossed a baby seat in the back seat to complete the look.



Terry

 

That's part of the reason I want one. To keep me from speeding. I think they can reach around 105mph though, just takes a while

I'll find a 5-Speed. There was one for sale locally about 2 weeks ago, but it sold.

 

I have a thing where I like cars having their original engines. Also, I will get better gas mileage by keeping the 4 banger. Plus, my commute to school is very far.

 

I was just thinking how not driving my legend for a couple of weeks has helped my from driving too aggressively on the road. I like your idea but don't succumb to the temptation of speed and put NOS in there lol

 

Yeah I know

I will be taking the volvo to a 1/8th mile track that I like to race at frequently. I know it won't be fast at all, but I like the idea of having nos because I could use it there and then tempt from using it on regular driving. It would be my sport button more or less.

 

why garage a CL...

 

^yea, I'm still confused with the DD cars because I am pretty sure that is what the CL is and while I'm sure another car will be fun, 2 insurances and such at 19 isn't fun. Doesn't the CL get good mileage too?

 

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You could also ask me why I garage my S2000 when it's perfectly serviceable as a very reliable daily driver, even during the winter, or daily-drive a CTS-V during the winter that many think will be a Barrett-Jackson special in 25 years. Lots of us have a car they think is special enough that they want to preserve it. The CL-S is the OP's. He also says he wants to keep from speeding, a laudable goal at any age.

 

he's got 6 speed which is pretty rare. AND LOW MILES

 

I like the idea but as soon as I read the word NOS, I lost interest.

 

I know that the CL-S isn't a special car. It's only a special car to me and only me. I plan on keeping it for a VERY long time. I also have a long commute to school and have already had my old DD (cadillac), broken into and keyed. I just want another beater to drive around in to take the risk, that's all.

 

Now I really understand. Makes my point even better.

Beater Volvo FTW. Who's gonna key a beater Volvo? Unless someone's just plain mad at you.

 

I will admit, after totaling my 3G TL, I now drive a 91 Mazda B2200 as a DD/beater and I LOVE IT. I park as close as I can everywhere I go, I do not lock the doors, and it's paid for

I do miss the luxuries at times, though.

 

So why would he add a shot of NOS if that's his ultimate goal?

 

 

I explained it in post #7. It's a strange reason, I know....

 

Really? How many CTSV have they sold so far?

25 years isnt that far, its like us looking at 1985 models and seeing those passing through the auction block. Only cars i can think of in 85 are ones that were limited production. Say like the Grand National/GNX that would demand a premium.

I dont follow it that much but would love to hear more on how others can think a certain car may be worth more in time.

 

You sir, would be very surprised. My old Cavalier got abused by strangers more than my Accord does.

I think it's mostly about what won't be available to us in the future. I know one of the reasons neuronbob bought the CTS-V is because there probably won't be another car like it for quite some time.

It strikes me as a car that was the result of engineer's imagination having free roam. Take a great sport/luxury sedan, then stuff in the most powerful engine you have available to you. It's appealing as well because the CTS-V seems very proud of it. It's loud, attractive, and doesn't bother with even trying to be politically correct fuel-sipper (relatively speaking). I don't think these kinds of cars will survive through 2016, when the new CAFE regulations come in.

Cars like the Supra demand a premium because it was the last truly high-performance Toyota, and of course its build potential.

I think the Grand National/GNX would be a classic for the same reasons the CTS-V hopefully will. I'd throw in the E30 M3 as well. It's not particularly powerful, but nobody at BMW tried to hide the fact that it was built solely for homologation purposes.

 

Dont forget to get the following bumper stickers for the 240:





....gotta represent Yo.

 

^ Stuffing big engines in a sedan that handles well is nothing new though. For GM it is, so i guess i can see how the CTSV would be a future gem. I am more interested in its production numbers. I dont see many on the roads...

Supra didnt get popular until later. Their sales numbers were pretty poor and the car itself was poo in terms of handling. It was nothing special until tuners got a hold of it which increased the price in the used market. It being the last Toyota sports car had little to do with it. IMO

 

hahahahha I know exactly what your talking about. I have some different stickers for it though. An in & out sticker and a couple surfing ones

 

This one is for sale in my area, but it's automatic




I must keep looking

 

240s don't really get good gas mileage. My uncle had a 5-speed for many years and he was getting around 20-22mpg.

 

I've heard that they get around 25mpg in the city. Either way, it's a lot better than what I get in my CL-S since I can't keep myself from going fast in it.

 

 

dam you must going be going really fast. I get 20 MPG city and I drive pretty aggressively...



I knew a guy with a 240 with a manual. He would never sell it lol

 

If i was you i would pick this one





I love them i had one in a europe.

 

That's why I'm having trouble finding one

 

Those are one of my favorate mercedes, unfortunatly they don't sell them as a stick in the US

 

Good points. There were 3035 CTS-Vs produced in 2009. 2010 numbers should be known officially soon but are likely similar. 2011 will be higher because of the coupe and the Vagon. But that's another thread altogether.



Hahahahahahahaha Too true, too true!

 

whatt no 240 wagon??

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I'm guessing 240 coupes aren't even worth trying to look for, they're so rare, right?

 

The coupes are called 242. They are pretty hard to find, yes.

 

Or you could also look at the 850 T5R or a V70R. A rolling breadbox but 300 HP.

 

I've considered that myself, seeing as I want the speed but really need the utility.

 

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ241400364

 

I'm wondering if the owner of that car thinks Volvo was ahead of the curve with the four-door coupe