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Bogezyah i would love the first gen one but i only want the car for fun. not looking to spend a ton of money.
They can cost a shit ton of money. I just rebuilt the engine and a bunch of other things this year and it needs tires, and a top for it but this has been the first real maintenance in 16 years. Just turn key and drive.
taj.Originally a non-turbo v6, swapped with a rebuilt b230ft.
Very nice. What year is it?
My boyfriend has this 1988 240 4 banger that SUCKS in the snow and we don't know why. It has great tires, is heavy as fuck, and rear wheel drive but, it slides like a drunken sled in every flurry. We've tried weighing down the back and putting studs on it with no luck.
The automatic tranny is part of the issue but, it shouldn't be as bad as it is. Suggestions?
My boyfriend has this 1988 240 4 banger that SUCKS in the snow and we don't know why. It has great tires, is heavy as fuck, and rear wheel drive but, it slides like a drunken sled in every flurry. We've tried weighing down the back and putting studs on it with no luck.
The automatic tranny is part of the issue but, it shouldn't be as bad as it is. Suggestions?
I'm not an expert with cars but does it have traction control? In the winter with my subaru if I turn it off and give a little gas the back will slide
Kim_Jong-IllestI'm not an expert with cars but does it have traction control? In the winter with my subaru if I turn it off and give a little gas the back will slide
No it's far too old for that. Even without modern amenities like ABS and traction control, plenty of other old ass cars we drive perform fine. Like even the 1973 Datsun 510 and a ratty 620 with weight in the back and good tires do awesome. Despite all our attempts, this Volvo just blows chunks in the snow.
My boyfriend has this 1988 240 4 banger that SUCKS in the snow and we don't know why. It has great tires, is heavy as fuck, and rear wheel drive but, it slides like a drunken sled in every flurry. We've tried weighing down the back and putting studs on it with no luck.
The automatic tranny is part of the issue but, it shouldn't be as bad as it is. Suggestions?
It's an '89. Maybe something to do with the diff in your boyfriend's car?
taj.It's an '89. Maybe something to do with the diff in your boyfriend's car?
Maybe your boyfriend just sucks at driving?
I think the latter, possibly an auto tranny makes it harder though. For what it is worth I was able to drive my miata all winter with snows on no problem. It is just about knowing your car'a limit and driving within it. knowing how to kick the tail out can be helpfull though
cool_nameI think the latter, possibly an auto tranny makes it harder though. For what it is worth I was able to drive my miata all winter with snows on no problem. It is just about knowing your car'a limit and driving within it. knowing how to kick the tail out can be helpfull though
Lol, Volvo 240's are the easiest rwd car to control in snow, I used all seasons until I had time to get the snows on and I could control drifts for quite some time. And yes it was auto and was the shittiest auto ive driven out of all 8-10 cars ive ever driven
Titus69Lol, Volvo 240's are the easiest rwd car to control in snow, I used all seasons until I had time to get the snows on and I could control drifts for quite some time. And yes it was auto and was the shittiest auto ive driven out of all 8-10 cars ive ever driven
I'm looking for a 245 right now. I really like them, the simpleness, the fun of rear wheel drive and the cheapness. This being Sweden, there are obviously loads for sale everywhere, but I need it to be dirt fucking cheap, and not broken, and they always go really fast. But soon, hopefully.
CorinI'm looking for a 245 right now. I really like them, the simpleness, the fun of rear wheel drive and the cheapness. This being Sweden, there are obviously loads for sale everywhere, but I need it to be dirt fucking cheap, and not broken, and they always go really fast. But soon, hopefully.
My boyfriend has this 1988 240 4 banger that SUCKS in the snow and we don't know why. It has great tires, is heavy as fuck, and rear wheel drive but, it slides like a drunken sled in every flurry. We've tried weighing down the back and putting studs on it with no luck.
The automatic tranny is part of the issue but, it shouldn't be as bad as it is. Suggestions?
I had an 84 240 wagon back in the day. With good winter tires and a couple sand bags in the back it was a tank in deep snow.
CorinI'm looking for a 245 right now. I really like them, the simpleness, the fun of rear wheel drive and the cheapness. This being Sweden, there are obviously loads for sale everywhere, but I need it to be dirt fucking cheap, and not broken, and they always go really fast. But soon, hopefully.
My friend and I want a project rwd volvo to begin rallycrossing in and tinker with since both are cars arent cool, hip and worth modding.
Any of you bunch drive Cherokee's? I've only ever had small AWD cars (WRX, R32, etc) and am looking to buy a 97+ XJ to daily during winter and build a S13 with the rest of the funds as time permits. You guys recommend it? How are they in the snow and around town? I've read up a bit and they seem to be fairly reliabile. Feels like a great fit to have a small SUV to daily and hit some easy trails/snow with and then have a fun, quick car on the side for the weekends.
ChunterAny of you bunch drive Cherokee's? I've only ever had small AWD cars (WRX, R32, etc) and am looking to buy a 97+ XJ to daily during winter and build a S13 with the rest of the funds as time permits. You guys recommend it? How are they in the snow and around town? I've read up a bit and they seem to be fairly reliabile. Feels like a great fit to have a small SUV to daily and hit some easy trails/snow with and then have a fun, quick car on the side for the weekends.
YES. Those straight 6 motors are bombproof, and if you can find one, get the 5 speed manual (way more reliable than the auto). They're lots of fun, a little bit of me regrets buying my ZJ instead of an XJ. Mileage isn't great, but it's an SUV from the 90's, no one expects it to be. Still a unibody so...don't hit stuff and you won't have a problem.
They're really easy to mod out, and there's lots of cool parts for them. DO IT. Especially since it won't be your only car, definitely do it.
___ASP___bags are air bags, they allow you to to raise or lower the car with the push of a button so you can drive over obstacles like speed bumps, ramps etc without bottoming out. You can also air out and drop the car as low as you like. Good alternative to driving really low on coil overs because you will rub/scrape.
Car update for me, sold my R32 for $2,000 more than I bought it for after 3 years and 50,000 ams of ownership!! (not too bad for what is usually a depreciating asset!)
Picked up an Audi B7 A4 Avant, 6speed manual and 2.0T, such an awesome car, can't wait for winter!
I drive this sometimes. 1972 Datsun 510 wagon, it's made of bondo, rust, hope and dreams. The dog in the front seat actually has to pedal so it moves. It has over 300k on it and has seen parts of Colorado out of a Jeeps dream. It's on it's last legs now, but his history is impressive.
i would not say its trash, it is a nice truck and all. Just really unnecessary. That said their is a whole bunch of unnecessary things i would do to miy vcar if i had the money
cool_namei would not say its trash, it is a nice truck and all. Just really unnecessary. That said their is a whole bunch of unnecessary things i would do to miy vcar if i had the money
with more conservative rims and a stock bumper it really is a good looking truck
