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300,000 Miles! 700

posted by  hawkeye on  Tue Oct 27 16:40 CST 2009
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Well, today our 1990 760 Turbo turned over 300,000 miles. We have owned this car since 2000. It had 143,000 when we bought it.

It has been a great car so far.

Major Repairs:

New Hydraulic Motor Mounts 2002 DIY
New Nivomats 2008 DIY
A/C Conversion
Replaced the Injector seals
Replaced Radiator
Two Timing belts
Oil Change every 3500 to 4500 miles
Original Mitsubishi Turbo

That's about it.

It's still a nice car. I need to replace the face of the front seats and maybe repair the seat heaters. Everything else still works.












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    posted by  brettsutherland on  Thu Oct 29 11:34 CST 2009
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    I wonder how many people out there like me ... who have "badged" a car in the past and now have another car well on it's way to high mileage awards are now not bothering to get the badges. My 122 has a full set for the first million miles .... my 780 has turned 208,000 miles .... but I haven't bothered to get the badges for it. I think Volvo/Ford are missing out by charging for the badges.

    Brett
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    Brett Sutherland & the 1.5 million mile 122 CANADIAN --- and has been Joined by a 1990 780 BERTONE TURBO Coupe -- WINDSOR, Nova Scotia the birthplace of HOCKEY








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      300,000 Miles! 700

      posted by  hawkeye on  Thu Oct 29 15:43 CST 2009
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      I have the 100 and 200K badges but not displayed on the car. I would like to get a 300K but I understand you can't get them anymore. Somewhere I heard they have stickers but I can't find out where to get those.

      Hawkeye








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    posted by  Lord Volvo on  Thu Oct 29 09:45 CST 2009
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    Well done! The car looks fantastic!

    I'm 5,000 miles away from 300k. I hope to get there next spring (2010).
    --
    Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 285,000 miles
    Original engine, transmission, drive train, starter
    Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15








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    posted by  jerryc on  Thu Oct 29 07:19 CST 2009
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    Excellent to hear, and not that hard to do with a Volvo! My '90 740 had 290k and running the best since I bought it in '01, when it was hit this spring. I was actually keeping an eye out for a 300k badge. I'd have it still and am kinda looking for another, but cash impaired.
    Btw, the parts guy at the Volvo dealer did not know what I was talking about when I asked about a mileage badge. Said he never heard of them. Damn.








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    posted by  hawkeye on  Wed Oct 28 04:06 CST 2009
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    Detail of Expenses for Repairs

    Purchased from 2nd Owner 143,000 Aug. 2000

    Replaced Motor Mounts 145,000 143,000 160 self
    Convert AC, Timing Belt, Acc. Belts 153,000 350 indie
    New Belly Pan & Shifter Bushings 175,600 60 self
    Headliner 183,600 250 indie
    Replace Fuel Pump Relay 189,400 40 self
    Service Transmission 195,000 79 indie
    Replace Injector Seals & Intake Hose 235,800 16 self
    Replace Hi Pressure PS Hose 236,900 26.7 self
    New Turbo Hose 236,500 90 self
    Coolant Flush 236,900 30 self
    Belts Rad. Hose Water Pump 240,500 125 self
    HVAC Blower Fan 245,000 32.7 self
    Speed Sensor, Radio Suppression Relay 259,000 110 self
    New Rear Nivomats 268,000 587 self
    Timing Belt Tensioner Cam Seal oil leak 269,000 288 indie
    Ball Joints, Front Stay Bushings 271,200 262 indie
    Dist. Cap, Rotor, Wires, Plugs 281,500 133 self
    Used Radiator Coolant Hose to Turbo 282,500 78 self

    Total Costs 2717.40 301.93 per year
    Length of ownership 9 years 2 months (110) months

    Total Mileage 157,000 (1,427 miles/Month)

    Hawkeye








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    posted by  Will740turbo on  Tue Oct 27 18:10 CST 2009
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    Congratulations and a job well done!

    One of my motivating factors for fixing my brick (needs engine) is to roll over 300K. I've only got 17K to go....

    Happy Bricking for many more miles!

    Will
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    1990 740 Turbo, on its way to stock specs, maybe beyond








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    posted by  Will740turbo on  Tue Oct 27 18:10 CST 2009
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    Congratulations and a job well done!

    One of my motivating factors for fixing my brick (needs engine) is to roll over 300K. I've only got 17K to go....

    Happy Bricking for many more miles!

    Will
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    1990 740 Turbo, on its way to stock specs, maybe beyond







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