Volvo 360

How come you never hear of Volvo 360's? I have seen a couple advertised
(360GLT), seem comparitively quite cheap for what I call a better quality
car, as in fact do other Volvos with a few years on the clock. Various Volvo
forums don't even have a section for them... are they dogs or didn't they
make many?

"jg" <(E-Mail Removed)> schreef in bericht
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> How come you never hear of Volvo 360's? I have seen a couple advertised
> (360GLT), seem comparitively quite cheap for what I call a better quality
> car, as in fact do other Volvos with a few years on the clock. Various
Volvo
> forums don't even have a section for them... are they dogs or didn't they
> make many?
>
>

I had a Volvo 360 GL injection (built 1986) (Hatchback), taken over from my
father who bought it new then. They were built only a few years (1983-1988).
It had a 2Ltr engine with injection. It was a nice car, not very fast, but
very reliable and a good familycar. No powerwheelsteering. I myself drove it
from 1995 till 2003, then I bought myself a Volvo 940SE (2.0 Ltr Turbo).
They were manufactured in the Netherlands, and most sold in Holland, Belgium
an UK. They are now cheap to buy overhere (Holland). Overall I never had
many problems with the car and the engine (a real Volvo engine and never
gave me problems). They were replaced by the 440/460-series. The model was
not "cool", but who cares when you have little children and you need to
travel from A to B. So.........., they were not dogs. The most luxurious of
them all was the 360 GLT.
It's up to you if you prefere one or not. Never buy a 340!!!!!! That's a
real dog with a bad engine (1.7 Renault).
regards
Peter

"P.M.A. Melissen" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "jg" <(E-Mail Removed)> schreef in bericht
> news:UPYEd.114531$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > How come you never hear of Volvo 360's? I have seen a couple advertised
> > (360GLT), seem comparitively quite cheap for what I call a better
quality
> > car, as in fact do other Volvos with a few years on the clock. Various
> Volvo
> > forums don't even have a section for them... are they dogs or didn't
they
> > make many?
> >
> >
>
> I had a Volvo 360 GL injection (built 1986) (Hatchback), taken over from
my
> father who bought it new then. They were built only a few years
(1983-1988).
> It had a 2Ltr engine with injection. It was a nice car, not very fast, but
> very reliable and a good familycar. No powerwheelsteering. I myself drove
it
> from 1995 till 2003, then I bought myself a Volvo 940SE (2.0 Ltr Turbo).
> They were manufactured in the Netherlands, and most sold in Holland,
Belgium
> an UK. They are now cheap to buy overhere (Holland). Overall I never had
> many problems with the car and the engine (a real Volvo engine and never
> gave me problems). They were replaced by the 440/460-series. The model
was
> not "cool", but who cares when you have little children and you need to
> travel from A to B. So.........., they were not dogs. The most luxurious
of
> them all was the 360 GLT.
> It's up to you if you prefere one or not. Never buy a 340!!!!!! That's a
> real dog with a bad engine (1.7 Renault).
> regards
> Peter
>
Thank you, I was wondering about one for my daughter. Did not even know the
440/460 was the next model - we don't see many small volvos in Australia.
Sometimes the less known cars go very cheap. I would agree with staying away
from anything Renault.

In article <TO3Fd.115507$(E-Mail Removed)>
(E-Mail Removed) "jg" writes:

> [...] Did not even know the 440/460 was the next model - we
> don't see many small volvos in Australia. [...]

FWIW, I have owned both versions of the 440. Both were/are nice
to drive, comfortable and have treated me well enough. The few
improvements made in the second version were good to have but not
what I'd call "essential" -- the possible exception being how the
later version's engine does not keep running for 15 minutes after
switch-off. This (I was told) prevents carburettor overheating
and fuel bubbles, which complicate restarting if the engine has
not cooled sufficiently.
--
Andrew Stephenson

"Andrew Stephenson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> In article <TO3Fd.115507$(E-Mail Removed)>
> (E-Mail Removed) "jg" writes:
>
> > [...] Did not even know the 440/460 was the next model - we
> > don't see many small volvos in Australia. [...]
>
> FWIW, I have owned both versions of the 440. Both were/are nice
> to drive, comfortable and have treated me well enough. The few
> improvements made in the second version were good to have but not
> what I'd call "essential" -- the possible exception being how the
> later version's engine does not keep running for 15 minutes after
> switch-off. This (I was told) prevents carburettor overheating
> and fuel bubbles, which complicate restarting if the engine has
> not cooled sufficiently.
> --
> Andrew Stephenson
>
....so for a short trip top the shop you could turn it off just as you left
home The handbrake would have to work better than mine, so you didn't
have to wait to park it in gear?

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(E-Mail Removed) "jg" writes:

> "Andrew Stephenson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> > In article <TO3Fd.115507$(E-Mail Removed)>
> > (E-Mail Removed) "jg" writes:
> >
> > > [...] Did not even know the 440/460 was the next model - we
> > > don't see many small volvos in Australia. [...]
> >
> > FWIW, I have owned both versions of the 440. Both were/are nice
> > to drive, comfortable and have treated me well enough. The few
> > improvements made in the second version were good to have but not
> > what I'd call "essential" -- the possible exception being how the
> > later version's engine does not keep running [...]

Rats. That should have read "...later version's radiator fan..."
I can see how my mistake might inspire witty remarks. :-)
--
Andrew Stephenson

I think he meant the cooling fan. This is a common trait among French
engined cars and nothing to be unduly alarmed at. The best thing about the
Renault engines is that they are known as "wet-liner" engines.

Cheers, Peter.

"jg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Andrew Stephenson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> In article <TO3Fd.115507$(E-Mail Removed)>
>> (E-Mail Removed) "jg" writes:
>>
>> > [...] Did not even know the 440/460 was the next model - we
>> > don't see many small volvos in Australia. [...]
>>
>> FWIW, I have owned both versions of the 440. Both were/are nice
>> to drive, comfortable and have treated me well enough. The few
>> improvements made in the second version were good to have but not
>> what I'd call "essential" -- the possible exception being how the
>> later version's engine does not keep running for 15 minutes after
>> switch-off. This (I was told) prevents carburettor overheating
>> and fuel bubbles, which complicate restarting if the engine has
>> not cooled sufficiently.
>> --
>> Andrew Stephenson
>>
> ...so for a short trip top the shop you could turn it off just as you left
> home The handbrake would have to work better than mine, so you didn't
> have to wait to park it in gear?
>
>

Ah the fan, the Hyundais do that too. Their motors also run on when they get
old and the cat converter blocks up. It's not a bad idea, I sometimes let a
motor idle for a short while when it's very hot to relieve a bit of pressure
on the cooling system.

"Peter K L Milnes" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I think he meant the cooling fan. This is a common trait among French
> engined cars and nothing to be unduly alarmed at. The best thing about the
> Renault engines is that they are known as "wet-liner" engines.
>
> Cheers, Peter.
>
> "jg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:k2eFd.116220$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> > "Andrew Stephenson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> In article <TO3Fd.115507$(E-Mail Removed)>
> >> (E-Mail Removed) "jg" writes:
> >>
> >> > [...] Did not even know the 440/460 was the next model - we
> >> > don't see many small volvos in Australia. [...]
> >>
> >> FWIW, I have owned both versions of the 440. Both were/are nice
> >> to drive, comfortable and have treated me well enough. The few
> >> improvements made in the second version were good to have but not
> >> what I'd call "essential" -- the possible exception being how the
> >> later version's engine does not keep running for 15 minutes after
> >> switch-off. This (I was told) prevents carburettor overheating
> >> and fuel bubbles, which complicate restarting if the engine has
> >> not cooled sufficiently.
> >> --
> >> Andrew Stephenson
> >>
> > ...so for a short trip top the shop you could turn it off just as you
left
> > home The handbrake would have to work better than mine, so you didn't
> > have to wait to park it in gear?
> >
> >
>
>

On 12/1/05 5:52 PM, in article
TO3Fd.115507$(E-Mail Removed), "jg" <(E-Mail Removed)>
decided to come out from under the bed and slurred:

>
> "P.M.A. Melissen" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:41e4bcc6$0$67111$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> "jg" <(E-Mail Removed)> schreef in bericht
>> news:UPYEd.114531$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> How come you never hear of Volvo 360's? I have seen a couple advertised
>>> (360GLT), seem comparitively quite cheap for what I call a better
> quality
>>> car, as in fact do other Volvos with a few years on the clock. Various
>> Volvo
>>> forums don't even have a section for them... are they dogs or didn't
> they
>>> make many?
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I had a Volvo 360 GL injection (built 1986) (Hatchback), taken over from
> my
>> father who bought it new then. They were built only a few years
> (1983-1988).
>> It had a 2Ltr engine with injection. It was a nice car, not very fast, but
>> very reliable and a good familycar. No powerwheelsteering. I myself drove
> it
>> from 1995 till 2003, then I bought myself a Volvo 940SE (2.0 Ltr Turbo).
>> They were manufactured in the Netherlands, and most sold in Holland,
> Belgium
>> an UK. They are now cheap to buy overhere (Holland). Overall I never had
>> many problems with the car and the engine (a real Volvo engine and never
>> gave me problems). They were replaced by the 440/460-series. The model
> was
>> not "cool", but who cares when you have little children and you need to
>> travel from A to B. So.........., they were not dogs. The most luxurious
> of
>> them all was the 360 GLT.
>> It's up to you if you prefere one or not. Never buy a 340!!!!!! That's a
>> real dog with a bad engine (1.7 Renault).
>> regards
>> Peter
>>
> Thank you, I was wondering about one for my daughter. Did not even know the
> 440/460 was the next model - we don't see many small volvos in Australia.
> Sometimes the less known cars go very cheap. I would agree with staying away
> from anything Renault.
>
>
I was looking in my local library yesterday and they have a service manual
for the 300 series. Let me know if you need anything looked up.

Cheers

H

"Hamish Alker-Jones" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On 12/1/05 5:52 PM, in article
> TO3Fd.115507$(E-Mail Removed), "jg" <(E-Mail Removed)>
> decided to come out from under the bed and slurred:
>
> >
> > "P.M.A. Melissen" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:41e4bcc6$0$67111$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>
> >> "jg" <(E-Mail Removed)> schreef in bericht
> >> news:UPYEd.114531$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>> How come you never hear of Volvo 360's? I have seen a couple
advertised
> >>> (360GLT), seem comparitively quite cheap for what I call a better
> > quality
> >>> car, as in fact do other Volvos with a few years on the clock. Various
> >> Volvo
> >>> forums don't even have a section for them... are they dogs or didn't
> > they
> >>> make many?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> I had a Volvo 360 GL injection (built 1986) (Hatchback), taken over
from
> > my
> >> father who bought it new then. They were built only a few years
> > (1983-1988).
> >> It had a 2Ltr engine with injection. It was a nice car, not very fast,
but
> >> very reliable and a good familycar. No powerwheelsteering. I myself
drove
> > it
> >> from 1995 till 2003, then I bought myself a Volvo 940SE (2.0 Ltr
Turbo).
> >> They were manufactured in the Netherlands, and most sold in Holland,
> > Belgium
> >> an UK. They are now cheap to buy overhere (Holland). Overall I never
had
> >> many problems with the car and the engine (a real Volvo engine and
never
> >> gave me problems). They were replaced by the 440/460-series. The model
> > was
> >> not "cool", but who cares when you have little children and you need to
> >> travel from A to B. So.........., they were not dogs. The most
luxurious
> > of
> >> them all was the 360 GLT.
> >> It's up to you if you prefere one or not. Never buy a 340!!!!!! That's
a
> >> real dog with a bad engine (1.7 Renault).
> >> regards
> >> Peter
> >>
> > Thank you, I was wondering about one for my daughter. Did not even know
the
> > 440/460 was the next model - we don't see many small volvos in
Australia.
> > Sometimes the less known cars go very cheap. I would agree with staying
away
> > from anything Renault.
> >
> >
> I was looking in my local library yesterday and they have a service manual
> for the 300 series. Let me know if you need anything looked up.
>
Thank you, I (my daughter that is) haven't bought one yet. Just wondered if
they were bad & everyone was trying to forget, but I got some good replies.
The hard part is overcoming the image kids here have of volvos... like the
Nissan Cedric.