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Originally Posted by AllHailKingVolvo
I would second the point about 14" wheels being hard to source good rubber for...I've just been through that debacle to get new shoes for my 1993 Torslanda!
I've owned a variety of 2/7/900 series cars in various engine guises, and although in a 740/940 the 2.0 engine feels a little gutless, in my 240 estate it's just fine. Plenty of power to waft the car along and it tows well too-no problem lugging my twin axle tow-a-van box trailer along when stuffed with motor racing equipment.
Mileage isn't an issue at all on these cars in my experience. Manual is a better buy fuel economy wise but the autos are very pleasant to drive (if VERY slow as a NA 2.0).
The K-Jetronic B200E engine is punchy as has been noted, but these were intended for use with four star fuel, so whilst they have the hardened valve seats that allow unleaded use, due to the higher compression they require Super Unleaded to run at their best without pinking. The later B200F with the LH2.4 Jetronic system (as I have in my 240 Torslanda and 740 saloon) will run on any old supermarket panther p*ss and give no problems whatsoever.
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A lot could go wrong with the b200f. Very little with the b200e and the b200e will never let you stranded. To avoid pinking just anticipate spark timing.