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[quote=”Lord Ihcalam” post=59918]are the bolt patterns the same? i dont know anything about volvo, but if they bolt up and the center holes are the right size a little smaller diameter wont hurt anything but make your speedo off a bit.[/quote]
The Corolla is 4×100, and the Volvo is 5×108. And of course I can’t just swap tyres because Volvo is 15″ and Corolla is 14″. Oh well.
I’m looking into a conversion as well, but seems on this car I may have to replace the evaporator and condenser to do so. We’ll see.
Also seems Corolla tyres/rims are smaller than Volvo. Too bad 🙁
I’m looking into a conversion as well, but seems on this car I may have to replace the evaporator and condenser to do so. We’ll see.
Also seems Corolla tyres/rims are smaller than Volvo. Too bad 🙁
[quote=”Lord Ihcalam” post=59878]congrats on the new ride. 1992 cars were OBD-1 as in count the service engine blinks type. can you swipe the tires from your corolla? is 92 an R12 refrigerant system? if so you are in for a spendy charge.[/quote]
Thanks! …assuming the CEL issue works out of course. Very annoyed by that.
I don’t know about swapping the tyres, but that’s certainly worth looking into since the Corolla tyres still have about 50k left on them (theoretically) and show no signs of dry rotting.
Seems it is indeed R12, but if I’m willing to wait until the end of summer when it’s no longer needed I can get it at a good price. Will continue to look into that….
And of course I can get new pads for ~$20. Even though I don’t plan to have the car too long I’ll invest the extra $5 in ceramics because, well, they’re brakes :ohmy:
[quote=”Lord Ihcalam” post=59878]congrats on the new ride. 1992 cars were OBD-1 as in count the service engine blinks type. can you swipe the tires from your corolla? is 92 an R12 refrigerant system? if so you are in for a spendy charge.[/quote]
Thanks! …assuming the CEL issue works out of course. Very annoyed by that.
I don’t know about swapping the tyres, but that’s certainly worth looking into since the Corolla tyres still have about 50k left on them (theoretically) and show no signs of dry rotting.
Seems it is indeed R12, but if I’m willing to wait until the end of summer when it’s no longer needed I can get it at a good price. Will continue to look into that….
And of course I can get new pads for ~$20. Even though I don’t plan to have the car too long I’ll invest the extra $5 in ceramics because, well, they’re brakes :ohmy:
Well, I think the search is over. Today I saw three more cars: a 1991 Lexus LS 400 with mold in the back seat and a hole in the exhaust; a 1999 Buick Lesabre that ripped its own serpentine belt to shreds during the test drive; and a beautiful 1992 Volvo 940 GL with just shy of 160k. Drove like a dream, tracked perfectly straight, interior was mint, exterior was almost as good, engine was smooth. transmission shifted great. She was asking $1350, I haggled to $1000. I’ll be picking it up Friday (and due to some stories I’ve heard about owners messing with their own cars, I will be doing another inspection at that time). I’m also going to bring a scan tool– anyone know if Volvos had OBD in 1992?
There are really three problem areas: 1) it will need front brakes immediately. Frankly I’m surprised it’s not already metal-on-metal. Brakes may also need a bleed (but the fluid looks good). 2) two new tyres will be in order shortly after, as the two fronts are starting to get dry rotted. And 3) A/C doesn’t work, but compressor kicks on. Fortunately I don’t really use A/C unless I’m suffering a heat stroke, but I’ll try adding freon and see what happens.
Also, the power sunroof doesn’t open (but doesn’t leak either), and the rear seats don’t fold down (they were never designed to, but I did use that feature in the Corolla somewhat often). Nuisances, but not the end of the world either.
Overall, I’m very happy about the deal. It’s leaps and bounds above anything else I’ve seen, and probably the best I’ll do for $1k.
EDIT: Aargh, it’s always something. So apparently when my friend checked the dash lights, several did not come on, including the CEL. Also, the left side of the speedometer did not illuminate with the headlights on. Sabotage, or…? I’ll def. be trying to pull codes Friday to find out. Apparently older Volvos actually have a really cool on-board trouble code thing, where I connect a jumper and an LED blinks codes, no scan tool required.
It would really piss me off if it were sabotaged, as it’s a fantastic car otherwise. Just hoping a couple things have burned out, as it is 21 years old and they did use real light bulbs back then (iirc). But if there’s codes, I’m prepared to walk away.
Well, I think the search is over. Today I saw three more cars: a 1991 Lexus LS 400 with mold in the back seat and a hole in the exhaust; a 1999 Buick Lesabre that ripped its own serpentine belt to shreds during the test drive; and a beautiful 1992 Volvo 940 GL with just shy of 160k. Drove like a dream, tracked perfectly straight, interior was mint, exterior was almost as good, engine was smooth. transmission shifted great. She was asking $1350, I haggled to $1000. I’ll be picking it up Friday (and due to some stories I’ve heard about owners messing with their own cars, I will be doing another inspection at that time). I’m also going to bring a scan tool– anyone know if Volvos had OBD in 1992?
There are really three problem areas: 1) it will need front brakes immediately. Frankly I’m surprised it’s not already metal-on-metal. Brakes may also need a bleed (but the fluid looks good). 2) two new tyres will be in order shortly after, as the two fronts are starting to get dry rotted. And 3) A/C doesn’t work, but compressor kicks on. Fortunately I don’t really use A/C unless I’m suffering a heat stroke, but I’ll try adding freon and see what happens.
Also, the power sunroof doesn’t open (but doesn’t leak either), and the rear seats don’t fold down (they were never designed to, but I did use that feature in the Corolla somewhat often). Nuisances, but not the end of the world either.
Overall, I’m very happy about the deal. It’s leaps and bounds above anything else I’ve seen, and probably the best I’ll do for $1k.
EDIT: Aargh, it’s always something. So apparently when my friend checked the dash lights, several did not come on, including the CEL. Also, the left side of the speedometer did not illuminate with the headlights on. Sabotage, or…? I’ll def. be trying to pull codes Friday to find out. Apparently older Volvos actually have a really cool on-board trouble code thing, where I connect a jumper and an LED blinks codes, no scan tool required.
It would really piss me off if it were sabotaged, as it’s a fantastic car otherwise. Just hoping a couple things have burned out, as it is 21 years old and they did use real light bulbs back then (iirc). But if there’s codes, I’m prepared to walk away.
[quote=”LeoTheLion89″ post=59769]Did you check dealerships that resell salvage title Vehicles? I have on in a neighboring town in which i can get both a 1996 Buick Regal and a 90s Silverado for $995 a piece (not that i will tho)[/quote]
As wary as I am of buying from a private seller, I’m EXTREMELY wary of buying a salvage title. Yes, it could have been something basic that was replaced, or it could have been in a major collision and will never run right again.
[quote=”LeoTheLion89″ post=59769]Did you check dealerships that resell salvage title Vehicles? I have on in a neighboring town in which i can get both a 1996 Buick Regal and a 90s Silverado for $995 a piece (not that i will tho)[/quote]
As wary as I am of buying from a private seller, I’m EXTREMELY wary of buying a salvage title. Yes, it could have been something basic that was replaced, or it could have been in a major collision and will never run right again.
[quote=”RogueTeddy” post=59754]My advice …. Go by a 2.4L Camry or a 1.8L under 150,000kms your pretty set with that just try and make sure theyve had the three major services 40k,80k and 120k for the corolla and the 45k 90k and 120k on the Camry …especially the 80k service on the corolla that’s a major service with intake fuel filter. You get one of those two your set may not be the fastest or prettiest cars on the planet but they are damn reliable[/quote]
Which years are you referring to? I’m looking at 92+ and don’t see a 2.4L or a 1.8L. There’s a 2.2L 4cyl and a 3.0 v6 and getting either of those in good condition with less than 150k for $1k isn’t going to happen.
[quote=”RogueTeddy” post=59754]My advice …. Go by a 2.4L Camry or a 1.8L under 150,000kms your pretty set with that just try and make sure theyve had the three major services 40k,80k and 120k for the corolla and the 45k 90k and 120k on the Camry …especially the 80k service on the corolla that’s a major service with intake fuel filter. You get one of those two your set may not be the fastest or prettiest cars on the planet but they are damn reliable[/quote]
Which years are you referring to? I’m looking at 92+ and don’t see a 2.4L or a 1.8L. There’s a 2.2L 4cyl and a 3.0 v6 and getting either of those in good condition with less than 150k for $1k isn’t going to happen.
[quote=”ToyotaKarl” post=59747]As far as selling your Corolla, I may be interested. Where are you located?
Karl![/quote]
I’m in the Northern Virginia area. Besides the engine, the car is in relatively good condition cosmetically. For the most part the paint still shines, the seats aren’t ripped, dashboard isn’t cracked or faded, etc. It will need some new rear struts and a driver’s interior door handle (common problem with these cars it seems, as all the junkyard cars I looked at had their handles removed). Oh and the panel around the stereo is a different color than the rest of the dash (tan in a gray dash). Clutch replaced about 25k ago, though it may have experienced some wear when I tried to restart the seized engine in 5th. Starter has been remanufactured, brakes are solid, front struts are relatively new, windshield is about 4 years old, as are the tyres (a set of Michelins rated at 80k miles iirc) with plenty of tread left (probably 30k on them). What do you think it’s worth?
[quote=”ToyotaKarl” post=59747]As far as selling your Corolla, I may be interested. Where are you located?
Karl![/quote]
I’m in the Northern Virginia area. Besides the engine, the car is in relatively good condition cosmetically. For the most part the paint still shines, the seats aren’t ripped, dashboard isn’t cracked or faded, etc. It will need some new rear struts and a driver’s interior door handle (common problem with these cars it seems, as all the junkyard cars I looked at had their handles removed). Oh and the panel around the stereo is a different color than the rest of the dash (tan in a gray dash). Clutch replaced about 25k ago, though it may have experienced some wear when I tried to restart the seized engine in 5th. Starter has been remanufactured, brakes are solid, front struts are relatively new, windshield is about 4 years old, as are the tyres (a set of Michelins rated at 80k miles iirc) with plenty of tread left (probably 30k on them). What do you think it’s worth?
[quote=”LeoTheLion89″ post=59744]EDIT: DO NOT BUY A CAR FROM A PRIVATE OR “BY OWNER” SELLER. THERE IS A REASON THEY ARE SELLING IT AND MOST LIKELY IT IS DUE TO SOME PROBLEM(S) WITH THE CAR THAT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX OR THEY DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX SAID PROBLEM(S).[/quote]
With $1000, I don’t really have much choice. The cheapest I’ve seen from the shadiest-looking Craigslist dealer is about twice that, plus of course processing fees and such. I figure I’ll just do my due diligence inspecting it, assisted by Eric’s “how to buy a used car” series.
[quote=”LeoTheLion89″ post=59744]EDIT: DO NOT BUY A CAR FROM A PRIVATE OR “BY OWNER” SELLER. THERE IS A REASON THEY ARE SELLING IT AND MOST LIKELY IT IS DUE TO SOME PROBLEM(S) WITH THE CAR THAT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX OR THEY DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX SAID PROBLEM(S).[/quote]
With $1000, I don’t really have much choice. The cheapest I’ve seen from the shadiest-looking Craigslist dealer is about twice that, plus of course processing fees and such. I figure I’ll just do my due diligence inspecting it, assisted by Eric’s “how to buy a used car” series.