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Hey, Everyone! 700 1983

posted by  Eric J. on  Wed Feb 18 11:03 CST 2004
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Hi. I'm Eric, 20, from L.A. & the proud new owner of a 1983 760 GLE (first car:) . It's a Turbo/Diesel w/ manual tran. + overdrive. It was a deal from a retired lady in the neighborhood who was moving away; she bought it brand new, put very few miles on it in 20 years, & let it go for $500.00! I decided to change the battery cable ends to ring eyes instead of clamps; it needed a new clutch, still needs a new paint job, but so far so good...

I've been looking up history on this car, but I still don't know a whole lot about Volvo's in general. So, I thought it would be best to get some words of wisdom from experienced Bricksters. Is this really a good deal? What are the drawbacks (beside expensive parts, ha ha)?

If I run into any mechanical dificulties, I'll run a "Heads Up" by you if it seems like something to look out for in the 700 series.

Feedback, (Please!)

Eric (Brickster in Training)






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