I've owned my '98 940 2.3 turbo for around 18 months or so - prior to this my only really knowledge was Peugeot 406 diesels.
Firstly I find the autobox lovely to drive, it's effortless albeit a little clunky from time to time, the engine is smooth but needs a few revs to get moving compared to the lower end grunt of a diesel ( I should imagine this is the same for all petrol cars? )
The seats are proper comfy, the rear seats are a doddle to fold down and a 6'6" door just about fits inside.
Brakes are good, the handbrake is very good compared to what I was used to as well.
Turning circle is excellent, and the cars doors seem a little smaller than other cars so squeezing out of the car in a small parking space is easier than my 406 ( although this could be my imagination.. )
All the electrics work..!
My only gripe is the wallowing suspension, maybe it needs attention but it passed the MOT okay - as already mentioned it's an old design and modern cars are so different with the set up - it's fine to drive round town and it's great on long journeys but don't go chucking it down country lanes.
I'm well happy with mine - it needs a little tinkering here and there but it's 25 years old now and I don't mind a few 'quirks'
Plus, the support on here has been great.!
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Current fleet;
1998 Volvo 940 2.3 LPT (mine)
2003 Peugeot 406 2.2Hdi ( also mine )
2019 Citroen C3 ( wife's )
Last edited by GingerMagic; Nov 19th, 2022 at 18:04.
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