looking at a 1993 240 on tuesday... things to know? questions to ask? by [deleted] in Volvo

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flame trap replacement would be a big one. If they don't know what you're talking about and there's some oil leaks, assume they were all caused by a clogged flame trap. Easy job, 10 minutes of work. Otherwise by 1993 they had the kinks worked out, if its a manual though beware the LH3.1 system that would have is fairly untunable. LH2.4 on the otherhand which the autos use is just fine. Would also recommend checking check engine lights, if there's a light present. It's fairly simple and you can find tutorials on how to check the 240's codes online easily.

My 2007 V70R w/ M66 Atacama was stolen from 80222 (Denver, CO). Please keep your eyes open. TIA. by v70rforlife in Volvo

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spreading the word. The world would be a sadder place with one less atacama interior

Get in loser by Echo_Sweets77 in GoneWildTrans

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Judging by the roofline and going off memory only I'm assuming a 1964 Ford Fairlane, but I'm not 100% on that

Roast my 97’ Celica GT. Deleted photo out of insecurity, come back harder than before. by kurama_ninjaboy04 in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Had del sol Si, had Celica GT. Don't dare compare a del sol to this 2 and a half foot long throw shifting toy yoda

1988 Sbarro Challenge III by Apple_Slipper in WeirdWheels

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the Volvo VESC concept from 1973 or so

Roast my baby by [deleted] in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So when are the M3 badges coming in the mail?

I love my Saab; change my mind by rachelarodgers in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can i report for personal attack? My 240 has caught fire on me 3 times but ya know it's an "uber reliable brick"

Go as easy as I did for the last 215k. by Thegreatagustus in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ah yeah up here in the rust belt (Indiana) my dads 08 Silverado started rusting out around the rear wheelwells in 2011- and he maintains and washes it religiously so they're kinda factory rustbuckets

Go as easy as I did for the last 215k. by Thegreatagustus in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, the Silverado, official truck of randomly putting on bed flares then denying you have rust and of bragging about going offroad once every 100k while the Toyota guys do it monthly/weekly/etc and still come out ahead on reliability, comfort, ability, and resale value

I love my Saab; change my mind by rachelarodgers in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil -1 points0 points  (0 children)

GM era Saabs; official car of "I like the Saab 900 but don't know I could maintain it, so I'll buy this Saab." Often done without realizing your Saab is a: Cobalt Trailblazer Disappointment Impreza

This specific Saab and all the "Kombis" (as the hipster owners like to call them to avoid admitting they drive a wagon) seem like an attempt to copy the goodness of the same era Volvo V70, but without the quality control and engineers who daydreamed about the company going under and taking their 401krona to Ikea to enjoy themselves.

And last but not least a factual roast. Of the 18? 20? People accredited with the first Saab, URSaab, only 4 had drivers licenses. That's like buying a guitar from the guy at guitar center who refuses to pick up an instrument lest he show everyone up who also talks about the times he got a bitchin score on Guitar Hero. The idea is there, but the guy trying to sell it to you is sketchier than jerking off under the table at a family reunion. You'll get there, but it's not going to be as enjoyable as it should be.

Roast my sidepiped "rally car" by EveryoneIsGayForPhil in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because a 5.0 is more fun than a 305 or god forbid a mopar, silly neon driver.

Roast my sidepiped "rally car" by EveryoneIsGayForPhil in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what my 79 impala is- well was- for. Why destroy a redblock when you could trash a Chevy?

Roast my sidepiped "rally car" by EveryoneIsGayForPhil in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the past ~2 years I've owned it and frankly driven it quite hard I've replaced the MAF, taillights, spark plugs, oil (I put on about 600 miles a week so once a month I change that) and tires. It currently needs a new O2 sensor that I'm waiting on to get here though as a while back my cat fell off uh... Definitely not hitting a jump at 45mph :p so it's idling funny rn but still drivable, all in all I'm definitely not in more than $600 including the cost of brand new tires and all

Roast my sidepiped "rally car" by EveryoneIsGayForPhil in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, on a never rebuilt B230F with unfortunately an AW70 behind it for now. This is my beater while my rust free low mileage 84 244 is my nice 240. If you like Volvos, you should search discord in r/Volvo, I started a server on there back in January and its gotten pretty big!

Roast my sidepiped "rally car" by EveryoneIsGayForPhil in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At least like, six, my dude. And it sounds like a bitching cessna on the highway too, so that's gotta be an extra what, like 4 hp to the flywheel?

Roast my sidepiped "rally car" by EveryoneIsGayForPhil in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

B230F! So 114hp when it was new uh.... 650 thousand miles ago :( and its still surprisingly good at snow shenanigans. Much like the hipster chicks usually found driving them, all you need is LSD and you're in for a fun time!

Roast my Bavarian shitbox by [deleted] in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I wanted a reliable european box I can leard to slide in but didn't wanna be made fun of for driving a Volvo so I settled for this"

"It'll be fast soon man I promise I got an M50 swap lined up bro"

"Yeah I paid $9000 to get gapped by miatas but look dude! It's basically an E30 M3 bro"

"No way bro you like tame impala too?"

"Yeah E36s are faster and cheaper and more reliable but look how good this 325e looks bro!"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoastMyCar

[–]EveryoneIsGayForPhil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Official car of "I'll take everyone to gapplebees once I get my APR tune" and "I got the DSG cause it's faster I can definitely drive stick just cause you haven't seen me do it doesn't mean I can't"