Volvo 240

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01) 11/06/2016 at 15:29 • Filed to: None

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Looks so small compared to more modern cars:

And yes, that is a line at Levain Bakery, across from my building, for a fucking cookie. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a pretty good cookie - chocolate chocolate chip - but it’s just a fucking cookie. Yet hipsters (mostly) line up in any sort of weather all day long. So now people who live here can’t get a loaf of bread or a good baguette.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Steve in Manhattan 11/06/2016 at 15:38

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To be fair modern minivans are the size of suvs.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Steve in Manhattan 11/06/2016 at 15:40

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Do you have a car Steve? I can never remember if I’ve seen you post about one.

Also, therea place like that in Nashville called Pancake Pantry which I finally went to on a slow day and was severely under impressed. All hype, no game.

Steve in Manhattan > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 11/06/2016 at 15:57

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Nope - sold my ‘97 SHO in 2001 - too expensive to keep it here. Now I’m rentals or Turo.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Steve in Manhattan 11/06/2016 at 15:58

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What has been your favorite Turo? Also that is a pretty cool way to drive cars. You don’t have to pay or worry about your own and NYC allows that. Meanwhile I’ve put 2000 miles on my car in a month.

Steve in Manhattan > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 11/06/2016 at 16:19

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I was going to get an M4, but wound up using a borrowed Civic Hybrid last time I went down to DC. Nothing really exciting yet - the Chevy Volt was interesting.

Phatboyphil > Steve in Manhattan 11/06/2016 at 17:28

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Do you have an idea if they’re very comfortable? I’m really starting to think about getting an old classy european sedan project car. Like a MB123 or 240 if its nice enough to cruise around in.

gmctavish needs more space > Phatboyphil 11/06/2016 at 19:32

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240s are comfy, well every Volvo I’ve been in has been. They pretty much make the best seats.

Phatboyphil > gmctavish needs more space 11/06/2016 at 21:14

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Purrrrrfect

ranwhenparked > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 11/06/2016 at 22:41

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They’re the size of the ‘70s/’80s full-size vans to which the minivan was originally conceived as a more maneuverable alternative.

Steve in Manhattan > Phatboyphil 11/07/2016 at 18:44

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I’ve driven a couple, and they sure are comfy - I’d say more than a W123, which I also drove.

flyingmetalbird > Steve in Manhattan 12/10/2016 at 02:40

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I flippin love the 240. It really is the quintessential classic Volvo. There’s something about them that gets me every time! Kind of boring looking, but just so hilariously honest you have to love it!

It’s a timeless clsssic