why is it they expect a 940 to go so slow

craig8661 · Aug 29th, 2007, 10:48

after having my 940 nearly 6 months now im now under the opinion that most people belive the 940 cant shift why is it that they allways cut you up then look mortified that you just booted the big beast up to 90mph in no time at all and left them sitting like a wet fart

niloc · Aug 29th, 2007, 11:39

Stereotypical "it's only a volvo" and visions of trilby, pipe and slippers.

rogerthechorister · Aug 29th, 2007, 17:30

Yes, with my 16 valver it's a case of drop out of 5th (if the M46 is behaving) or even to 3rd and the BMW that just pushed past on the motorway is suprised to find a large box-shaped thing (with a senile delinquent at the wheel) in pursuit....

caveman · Aug 29th, 2007, 17:46

mmm the audi tt that overtook me on the m54 a few weeks ago found out they aint slow!
regards
cavey

Wentworth · Aug 29th, 2007, 17:56

Gotta say, when I let the V90 rip its quite amazing how the fast lane clears!

What I love is watching other newer and "better" cars run out of steam on a hill while shes still pulling like a train!

No turbo & 2 tons of steel, but 204 BHP, 3.0 litres, six cylinders and 24v of pure joy!

All within the speed limits etc etc!

Cheers,
Paul.

johnjp · Aug 29th, 2007, 23:00

I ate a Lexus 200 for breakfast, he looked shocked!
I love the fact that when I get in a sticky situation I just floor the fast pedal and I`m gone!

Jim760 · Aug 30th, 2007, 01:37

i agree ith the "its only on old slowvo" as ive heard them called, i had a **** in an audi v6 estate pass me oh the horn and fingers up because i was doing 50, so i just floored it, the auto box droped 2 gears and i passed him just as the box changed up into 4th.. not bad for a limo lol

minesa240x3 · Aug 30th, 2007, 01:57

Even my lowly 2.0l 240 auto shocked me when a bumper merchant decided to overtake on the chevrons!floored it(with steel toecap work boots on)down two gears and whoosh off she lept,he had to give up when we reached 95mph(on a private road of course)I get so fed up with these people.A boy racer in his saxo cut in front of me at a roundabout one day,I was in the right lane to go round and he came up my left side and jumped in front of me!!so I undertook him(legally)on the roundabout and slammed the door on him,After that he kept trying to pass me but didn't have the acceleration to outdo me.He waved at me as I indicated to turn right and stopped just long enough to wind him up.HA HA.
240 must be seen as slow old motors either that or they are so jealous of my car that they just want to touch it(with thier bumper)

PeakUnder · Aug 30th, 2007, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wentworth

Gotta say, when I let the V90 rip its quite amazing how the fast lane clears!

What I love is watching other newer and "better" cars run out of steam on a hill while shes still pulling like a train!

No turbo & 2 tons of steel, but 204 BHP, 3.0 litres, six cylinders and 24v of pure joy!

All within the speed limits etc etc!

Cheers,
Paul.

Couldn't agree more my V90 is the same, well, it would be wouldn't it - I'll look out for you next time I'm in Southsea and give you a wave.

Cheers,

Jeff.

Wentworth · Aug 30th, 2007, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakUnder

Couldn't agree more my V90 is the same, well, it would be wouldn't it - I'll look out for you next time I'm in Southsea and give you a wave.

Cheers,

Jeff.

Haha I'll look out for you... funny I'm always tempted to wave to other 960/90 drivers as it is!

Cheers,
Paul.

Aug 29th, 2007, 10:48	#1
craig8661 Master Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2018 11:16 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chesterfield View Photos By: craig8661	why is it they expect a 940 to go so slow after having my 940 nearly 6 months now im now under the opinion that most people belive the 940 cant shift why is it that they allways cut you up then look mortified that you just booted the big beast up to 90mph in no time at all and left them sitting like a wet fart __________________ i kno im a dirty beastie sadley no longer rest in peace in volvo heaven NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER any information i give is soley on my own findings and mess ups

Aug 29th, 2007, 11:39	#2
niloc SWV Benefactor Last Online: Jan 30th, 2013 13:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport, South Wales	Stereotypical "it's only a volvo" and visions of trilby, pipe and slippers. __________________ Refitting is the reverse of removal???.....Yeah, right!

Aug 29th, 2007, 17:30	#3
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Grunt Yes, with my 16 valver it's a case of drop out of 5th (if the M46 is behaving) or even to 3rd and the BMW that just pushed past on the motorway is suprised to find a large box-shaped thing (with a senile delinquent at the wheel) in pursuit....

Aug 29th, 2007, 17:56	#5
Wentworth VOC Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2019 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntingdon View Photos By: Wentworth	Yep... Gotta say, when I let the V90 rip its quite amazing how the fast lane clears! What I love is watching other newer and "better" cars run out of steam on a hill while shes still pulling like a train! No turbo & 2 tons of steel, but 204 BHP, 3.0 litres, six cylinders and 24v of pure joy! All within the speed limits etc etc! Cheers, Paul. __________________ Current: 2004 XC90 D5 163BHP; 2002 V70 2.4 170BHP; 2001 Jaguar XKR 4.0 Supercharged V8 370BHP Past Loves: 1997 V90 B6304 sold @ 116k 1993 945 B200FT retired @ 206k

Aug 30th, 2007, 01:37	#7
Jim760 Mr G Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: north yorkshire	i agree ith the "its only on old slowvo" as ive heard them called, i had a **** in an audi v6 estate pass me oh the horn and fingers up because i was doing 50, so i just floored it, the auto box droped 2 gears and i passed him just as the box changed up into 4th.. not bad for a limo lol __________________ will the jimousine ride again? previous models 940 TDI360 GLT 480 ES 740 GLE 940 SE 760 Executive 940 GL 850 GL 760 TIC V70 Torslanda

Aug 29th, 2007, 17:46	#4
caveman Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2009 15:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: montego bay	mmm the audi tt that overtook me on the m54 a few weeks ago found out they aint slow! regards cavey

Aug 29th, 2007, 23:00	#6
johnjp Master Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2019 22:56 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Heathfield, East Sussex View Photos By: johnjp	I ate a Lexus 200 for breakfast, he looked shocked! I love the fact that when I get in a sticky situation I just floor the fast pedal and I`m gone!

Aug 30th, 2007, 01:57	#8
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Even my lowly 2.0l 240 auto shocked me when a bumper merchant decided to overtake on the chevrons!floored it(with steel toecap work boots on)down two gears and whoosh off she lept,he had to give up when we reached 95mph(on a private road of course)I get so fed up with these people.A boy racer in his saxo cut in front of me at a roundabout one day,I was in the right lane to go round and he came up my left side and jumped in front of me!!so I undertook him(legally)on the roundabout and slammed the door on him,After that he kept trying to pass me but didn't have the acceleration to outdo me.He waved at me as I indicated to turn right and stopped just long enough to wind him up.HA HA. 240 must be seen as slow old motors either that or they are so jealous of my car that they just want to touch it(with thier bumper)

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