Head or heart? - Page 2

rogerthechorister · Mar 28th, 2011, 12:28

Having had a B280E all I can say is "Never again".

ian2000t · Mar 28th, 2011, 14:04

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Originally Posted by 940_Turbo

It's a saloon, it's an auto. Personally I couldn't be bothered......

I actually prefer the saloons. I have an estate now because it is what came available, and also it is more practical.

But, if I was ignoring practicality it would easily be an early 760 turbo saloon. Saloons look much better IMHO and definitely handle better.

NewVolvo · Mar 28th, 2011, 14:54

Go on, you know you want it!!

A 760 Turbo, 1990, one owner....says it all I think.

Price...well, to me at least, the price is good and should not be ignore. At least go and have a look. If ok offer £350 and see what happens.

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Originally Posted by rogerthechorister

Having had a B280E all I can say is "Never again".

Bad experience?

Not all of them are bad you know. My 780 has this engine and I guess I am one of the lucky ones as mine runs super smooth, quiet, everything works, emissions are below max allowed limit and it's very good on fuel (for a 24 yrs old!) at 30.3mpg

rogerthechorister · Mar 28th, 2011, 17:21

WOW! I struggled to beat 17 mpg in mixed running and ONCE got 20 mpg on a quiet 65mph cruise round an empty M25 with my B280E. And it was SO slow. My redblocks typically show emissions of zero or about one-hundredth of the permitted limits (varies from car to car) and some of the engines are no spring chickens.

But we are straying from topic. I don't know why the saloons should handle better - surely they were heavier, and they did not have the wonderful Nivos.

I know the saloons had 60 profile tyres (on the 15 inch rims) and the estates 65 profile.

ian2000t · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:48

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Originally Posted by rogerthechorister

But we are straying from topic. I don't know why the saloons should handle better - surely they were heavier, and they did not have the wonderful Nivos.

I know the saloons had 60 profile tyres (on the 15 inch rims) and the estates 65 profile.

The saloons are heavier??

Estates feel too wallowy - I assumed to to extra weight - but maybe it's just a higher C of G because all of the weight is high up?

My '88 740 saloon (before shocks/springs changed) with knackered suspension was still great fun on the lanes - no understeer, nice rear-wheel drive feel from the rear end and really quite responsive in the corners!

Citizen.Agfa · Mar 29th, 2011, 16:10

Well, I suppose that settles it; just got off the phone to my insurance people and they have sorted me (and my missus) cover for... £160.06 - none too shabby, eh?

12 months TPFT, 6k mileage limit, it'll do to buy the tax disc, lol.

Roll on Saturday then.

C.A.

RealEstate · Mar 29th, 2011, 16:30

Good man - you know it makes sense!

Look forward to pics and a report when you collect her!

S60D5-185 · Mar 29th, 2011, 16:48

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Originally Posted by OldBlueVolvo

Some impartial advice: go on, go on, go on, go on, etc.

I'm guessing you've seen the car?

You will, you will , you will !

johnnyv70 · Mar 29th, 2011, 18:40

nice one C.A....result

john

Citizen.Agfa · Mar 29th, 2011, 19:28

I think I might have probs sourcing replacement rear light clusters...

I believe they are 780 units, but I'll stand being corrected, lol.

Excuse snap quality.

C.A.

Mar 28th, 2011, 12:28	#11
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	B280e Having had a B280E all I can say is "Never again".

Mar 28th, 2011, 17:21	#14
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	780 WOW! I struggled to beat 17 mpg in mixed running and ONCE got 20 mpg on a quiet 65mph cruise round an empty M25 with my B280E. And it was SO slow. My redblocks typically show emissions of zero or about one-hundredth of the permitted limits (varies from car to car) and some of the engines are no spring chickens. But we are straying from topic. I don't know why the saloons should handle better - surely they were heavier, and they did not have the wonderful Nivos. I know the saloons had 60 profile tyres (on the 15 inch rims) and the estates 65 profile.

Mar 29th, 2011, 16:10	#16
Citizen.Agfa VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 16:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nowhere.	Well, I suppose that settles it; just got off the phone to my insurance people and they have sorted me (and my missus) cover for... £160.06 - none too shabby, eh? 12 months TPFT, 6k mileage limit, it'll do to buy the tax disc, lol. Roll on Saturday then. C.A. __________________

Mar 29th, 2011, 18:40	#19
johnnyv70 Master Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2021 00:04 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: merseyside	nice one C.A....result john __________________ _current car 2003 s40 2.0 green ________________ 1998 v70 10v turquoise(231,000 and rising) 1997 S70 green

Mar 29th, 2011, 19:28	#20
Citizen.Agfa VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 16:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nowhere.	I think I might have probs sourcing replacement rear light clusters... I believe they are 780 units, but I'll stand being corrected, lol. Excuse snap quality. C.A. __________________

Mar 29th, 2011, 16:30	#17
RealEstate Master Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 16:06 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Berkshire & N Wales View Photos By: RealEstate	Good man - you know it makes sense! Look forward to pics and a report when you collect her!

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