960 wanted pleeeeese!!

Rule414 · Mar 25th, 2015, 19:33

Hi. Im looking for really good 960 3lt auto saloon, low miles, good history, and in pristine condition.. Cash waiting an willing to travel for the right car!! (Wanted a 760gle but no response) Can anyone help please?? call 07885440195

rogerthechorister · Mar 25th, 2015, 22:14

I don't get it. Why? And why a saloon? ALL of mine are estates.

A 760 B280E is rotten slow (I had one) and I NEVER got it over 20 mpg, mostly 17. It staggered up to 105 in places where other 7/9 Volvos of mine were hitting 125. It wallowed round bends (despite new front shocks) like a ship in a heavy sea. The exhaust sounded nice once I took most of the silencing off! Many parts unavailable - including downpipes and front exhaust section. Downpipes are engine out job to change!

A 760T is all right when fully on song.

I have a B234F - a 740 GLE - and if I had a shot at a pristine low mileage one (with the balance shaft belt deleted) - I'd go there.

I have two Sports. When going right they DO light up the tarmac a bit, and the lowered suspenders increase twitcheability. But the lowered Nivos are getting hard to replace.

I have a VERY low mileage (56k) late 960 and it is smooth, moves a bit away from rest, and jolly thirsty - not as bad as my ex-760V6 but not a lot over 20 mpg. But by about 85 or 90 it is threshing and breathing hard and it peters out well before the twin cam, or the Sports (when going right) or the760T.

It has three current faults and a little shopping trolley chip. There is a drone under heavy braking that I bet a decent set of drilled and grooved rear discs would sort, one saucer bush is a bit tired, and the doorcards are VERY wrinkly. Oh yes, and one plastic trim where the passenger seatbelt comes out of the B pillar is off and damaged. Occasionally the seatbelt sticks involving 10 minutes work with the right torx bit. Otherwise as close as perfect as you are likely to find. Cambelt is due. The wheels are not that great but the tyres are very good. It owes me about £2.5k and I'd accept £6k.

john.wigley · Mar 25th, 2015, 22:43

Although I share your preference for estates, Roger, some people do favour saloons. It is a matter of personal choice - my wife likes a saloon for the greater security affords when transporting computers, confidential / sensitive documents, and the like. Also, in my experience, the saloon variant is the quieter of the two.

Secondly, the speeds that you quote - if they are expressed in M and not KPH - are purely academic unless you are on an autobahn or at a track day. I've no experience of 760's, but our 2.3 engined 740's average 26 - 27 MPG overall, and my similarly engined 940 returned 29 MPG over 3 years and 80K miles of ownership.

They will cruise happily on the motorway at 70 and 2.7K RPM all day, and at 80 on the motorway in Denmark at a little over 3K RPM. It's what they are built for, and what they excel at.

Regards, John.

rocketron2 · Mar 25th, 2015, 23:35

hi roger,

my 760 gle did just 20 / 22 mph at high speeds.

nice cruising speed was 100/105 mph

topspeed just over 125 mph

all on LPG and longdistance driving germany/autobahn

car costed gbp500 and i did 40.000 miles with it

Rule414 · Mar 26th, 2015, 00:11

Hi Roger and guys. Thankyou for your in depth comments. I have only just joined this forum, and its clear now, how little technical knowledge I have when it comes to the subject of "Volvo". So I say thank you for your help and input!! Saloon or not to saloon is the question??? Well i have had an estate in the past, an just fancy a change.... Cheers for now and thank you again! Kind regards. John

Cromlech · Mar 26th, 2015, 18:17

I've owned 2 saloons and 3 estates since getting into Volvo cars in late 2013.

Gone but not forgotten:
2x 945 estates, turbo diesel D24TIC (1993/1995 manuals).

Currently in my inventory:
2x 944 saloons, turbo petrol B230FK (both 1997 manuals).
1x 765 estate, petrol V6 B280E (1989 auto).

Yes Roger, you read that right, I've bought a V6 against all recommendations here and elsewhere.

It was mine for an offer of £350, £50 under asking price, and for that price I am happy to take a gamble lol.
It's actually really nice to pootle around in.

Anyway, back on track, I love both saloons and estates.

baggy798 · Mar 27th, 2015, 16:28

760 GLE saloon you say..? Won't find one better than this!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-VOLVO...item2a4db84577

Rule414 · Mar 29th, 2015, 08:24

Thanks mate!! Think it sold now!

Tetleysmooth · Apr 1st, 2015, 03:13

I cross posted a 760 for sale on this very forum yesterday, but alas, it's an estate.
I does have an MOT until December though, it's up for a paltry £320, and it's on the Wirral.

360beast · Apr 3rd, 2015, 15:59

I don't see why there is a question as to why he would want a saloon? I much prefer a saloon and honestly I have no interest in estates they look crap to me.

Mar 25th, 2015, 19:33	#1
Rule414 New Member Last Online: May 30th, 2015 00:05 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Prestwick	960 wanted pleeeeese!! Hi. Im looking for really good 960 3lt auto saloon, low miles, good history, and in pristine condition.. Cash waiting an willing to travel for the right car!! (Wanted a 760gle but no response) Can anyone help please?? call 07885440195

Mar 25th, 2015, 22:14	#2
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Why? I don't get it. Why? And why a saloon? ALL of mine are estates. A 760 B280E is rotten slow (I had one) and I NEVER got it over 20 mpg, mostly 17. It staggered up to 105 in places where other 7/9 Volvos of mine were hitting 125. It wallowed round bends (despite new front shocks) like a ship in a heavy sea. The exhaust sounded nice once I took most of the silencing off! Many parts unavailable - including downpipes and front exhaust section. Downpipes are engine out job to change! A 760T is all right when fully on song. I have a B234F - a 740 GLE - and if I had a shot at a pristine low mileage one (with the balance shaft belt deleted) - I'd go there. I have two Sports. When going right they DO light up the tarmac a bit, and the lowered suspenders increase twitcheability. But the lowered Nivos are getting hard to replace. I have a VERY low mileage (56k) late 960 and it is smooth, moves a bit away from rest, and jolly thirsty - not as bad as my ex-760V6 but not a lot over 20 mpg. But by about 85 or 90 it is threshing and breathing hard and it peters out well before the twin cam, or the Sports (when going right) or the760T. It has three current faults and a little shopping trolley chip. There is a drone under heavy braking that I bet a decent set of drilled and grooved rear discs would sort, one saucer bush is a bit tired, and the doorcards are VERY wrinkly. Oh yes, and one plastic trim where the passenger seatbelt comes out of the B pillar is off and damaged. Occasionally the seatbelt sticks involving 10 minutes work with the right torx bit. Otherwise as close as perfect as you are likely to find. Cambelt is due. The wheels are not that great but the tyres are very good. It owes me about £2.5k and I'd accept £6k. __________________ B234F estate, H reg 100k miles. RIP melted B280E. 760T estate, F reg 133k miles. 940 Sport M90 estate, N reg 170k miles. 940 Sport M90 estate, N reg 100k miles, ex Lovejoy. 960 Estate, N reg, 56k miles, blown up and sold.

Mar 25th, 2015, 22:43	#3
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Yesterday 23:01 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Although I share your preference for estates, Roger, some people do favour saloons. It is a matter of personal choice - my wife likes a saloon for the greater security affords when transporting computers, confidential / sensitive documents, and the like. Also, in my experience, the saloon variant is the quieter of the two. Secondly, the speeds that you quote - if they are expressed in M and not KPH - are purely academic unless you are on an autobahn or at a track day. I've no experience of 760's, but our 2.3 engined 740's average 26 - 27 MPG overall, and my similarly engined 940 returned 29 MPG over 3 years and 80K miles of ownership. They will cruise happily on the motorway at 70 and 2.7K RPM all day, and at 80 on the motorway in Denmark at a little over 3K RPM. It's what they are built for, and what they excel at. Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Mar 25th, 2015, 23:35	#4
rocketron2 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2023 14:24 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: east grinstead	760 gle hi roger, my 760 gle did just 20 / 22 mph at high speeds. nice cruising speed was 100/105 mph topspeed just over 125 mph all on LPG and longdistance driving germany/autobahn car costed gbp500 and i did 40.000 miles with it

Mar 26th, 2015, 00:11	#5
Rule414 New Member Last Online: May 30th, 2015 00:05 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Prestwick	960 saloon? Why not!! Hi Roger and guys. Thankyou for your in depth comments. I have only just joined this forum, and its clear now, how little technical knowledge I have when it comes to the subject of "Volvo". So I say thank you for your help and input!! Saloon or not to saloon is the question??? Well i have had an estate in the past, an just fancy a change.... Cheers for now and thank you again! Kind regards. John

Mar 26th, 2015, 18:17	#6
Cromlech Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 08:22 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gloucester	I've owned 2 saloons and 3 estates since getting into Volvo cars in late 2013. Gone but not forgotten: 2x 945 estates, turbo diesel D24TIC (1993/1995 manuals). Currently in my inventory: 2x 944 saloons, turbo petrol B230FK (both 1997 manuals). 1x 765 estate, petrol V6 B280E (1989 auto). Yes Roger, you read that right, I've bought a V6 against all recommendations here and elsewhere. It was mine for an offer of £350, £50 under asking price, and for that price I am happy to take a gamble lol. It's actually really nice to pootle around in. Anyway, back on track, I love both saloons and estates.

Mar 27th, 2015, 16:28	#7
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Yesterday 21:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	760 GLE saloon you say..? Won't find one better than this! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-VOLVO...item2a4db84577 __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

Mar 29th, 2015, 08:24	#8
Rule414 New Member Last Online: May 30th, 2015 00:05 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Prestwick	Thanks mate!! Think it sold now!

Apr 1st, 2015, 03:13	#9
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	I cross posted a 760 for sale on this very forum yesterday, but alas, it's an estate. I does have an MOT until December though, it's up for a paltry £320, and it's on the Wirral.

Apr 3rd, 2015, 15:59	#10
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 21:59 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	I don't see why there is a question as to why he would want a saloon? I much prefer a saloon and honestly I have no interest in estates they look crap to me.

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