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Jul 26th, 2021, 09:36 | #11 |
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Thanks again for the advice. Eternal Optimist - I agreed to see it so I'm going anyway as the guy seems reasonable. I can't hold wanting as much as he can get for it against him but don't worry, I won't get suckered in if it ain't right.
I am finding gone are the days when you could get a decent estate with 100k for less than a grand - I think Forrest, you have done well with yours and the person who sold it probably let it go for a song - have passed. I have been looking at quite a few now and I have seen some right lemons. More so on the 940 front than the 960s. What is the weird thing you are looking at next to the boot floor handle? Looks like a lock. We'll see. I'll let you know. |
Jul 26th, 2021, 09:57 | #12 |
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I thought this one sounded very reasonable but is no longer available, sold or got pulled over the weekend. If it had been nearer would maybe have followed it up. Especially off a guy called Albert, doubt he is a boy racer.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-940...p2047675.l2557 Last edited by bogart; Jul 26th, 2021 at 09:59. |
Jul 26th, 2021, 11:34 | #13 |
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It’s strong money for a car with a few issues. It looks decent, but I’d be looking to spend £800 on it.
That said, given how difficult it is now to find a really good 940 for under £2500, the 960/V90 region still represents a great deal of car for the money. You can probably chip him on it a little as most buyers want the 3.0 6 pot rather than the 2.5, but the 2.5 is still a decent motor and is relatively unstressed, even in such a big car. I’m not sure about his claims regarding fuel economy on the 2.5 vs the 3, but I’ve not owned one with the 6cyl motor. I currently have an auto V70 mk1 with the 5 pot whiteblock, and it’s plenty quick enough, so I would imagine having the same motor in a 960 would be sufficient. Are you close enough to view it?
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Jul 26th, 2021, 12:28 | #14 |
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I found it odd he states just changed the front tyres but they have done 20K. Would have done better putting tread depth on them.
That is one thing my previous 940s, assume 960s no different was tyres did not last a great amount time. Also not sure what he means by good fuel economy. On a good run in top gear you might achieve 30mpg. |
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Jul 26th, 2021, 13:30 | #16 |
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Exactly. Have a look at:
https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/p...95.pdf#page=11 As I suspected, the 2.5 and 3.0 engines are identical except for the "bore and stroke" so there is not going to be a noticeable difference in weight. I don't think Volvo ever quoted a vast difference in fuel economy either unless comparing the auto to the manual variant of the 2.5. |
Jul 26th, 2021, 14:03 | #17 |
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The 3.0 Is 204hp and the 2.5 Is 170hp
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940 HPT is 9.3 0-60 and 127mph but it feels faster and has much more tuning potential that the 960 doesnt have
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Jul 27th, 2021, 11:26 | #20 | |
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You are wrong. I had a 760 with the 2.3 redblock HPT same as the 940 HPT. It is easily quicker than the 3.0. By far the quickest volvo Ive ever driven in. If you tune them even quicker still. In such a big car it is the torque figures that really give that feel and the turbo has some major torque when it gets turning. You know its quick when the biggest problem with accelerating is that the g forces give you neck ache...lol |
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