New member- ‘new’ car! - Page 2

1star · Jan 22nd, 2021, 18:22

Picking it up tomorrow morning at 10am!

Well pleased at £122 insurance too!

capt jack · Jan 22nd, 2021, 18:42

Good luck with the new car. Beware! Volvology gets into your blood! I always reckoned that over the 9 years and 250,000 miles that I owned my wonderful old V70 I expended so much blood, sweat and tears that were the car to be given a blood test it'd probably prove that we shared the same DNA.

My first Volvo was a 1986 740 - we were expecting our first child, and we wanted something "safe".

28 years and more than a dozen Volvos later - well, we still own two Volvos, and I don't suppose we'd seriously consider anything else.

Being a regular visitor to these pages will be very useful. You'll be assured of a warm welcome, and no matter how obscure the issue, someone here will have an answer.

I've owned a 940 saloon, and my present car is a 1997 S90 - so the same basic car but with a 6-pot version of the white-block V70 engine.

Yes, Volvos do go wrong, but from experience, especially models from the mid 1990's, they are hugely robust and reliable. Even with a fault the car will still get you home safely, added to which they're pretty DIY-friendly. And if you do need professional help it's surprising but they're not especially expensive - provided you steer clear of main dealers of course.

But if you've bought wisely, and picked up a car that's been sensibly maintained you've probably just acquired the best car you'll ever own.

Cheers

Jack

1star · Jan 22nd, 2021, 19:08

Wise words, cheers.

Well, everything so far seems good, well maintained, interior appears in really good condition, pulls and stops as it should...mileage says 47k...surely that can’t be right!?
Is there a way of finding out?

Certainly, the MOT record online, which only goes back as far as 2008 suggests that this car only moved a couple of thousand a year.

lnparry · Jan 23rd, 2021, 13:15

Belated welcome and happy new car day. Hope the sun is shining where you are to make the day.

You have made a good choice both on picking a 940 and this forum. Don't hesitate to ask if you have queries. Someone on here will almost certainly have tackled the problem previously and will save you time, money and frustration.

Look forward to pics.

Cheers,
LeeP

Jan 22nd, 2021, 18:22	#11
1star Junior Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2022 15:34 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Kettering Town.	Picking it up tomorrow morning at 10am! Well pleased at £122 insurance too!

Jan 22nd, 2021, 18:42	#12
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Good luck with the new car. Beware! Volvology gets into your blood! I always reckoned that over the 9 years and 250,000 miles that I owned my wonderful old V70 I expended so much blood, sweat and tears that were the car to be given a blood test it'd probably prove that we shared the same DNA. My first Volvo was a 1986 740 - we were expecting our first child, and we wanted something "safe". 28 years and more than a dozen Volvos later - well, we still own two Volvos, and I don't suppose we'd seriously consider anything else. Being a regular visitor to these pages will be very useful. You'll be assured of a warm welcome, and no matter how obscure the issue, someone here will have an answer. I've owned a 940 saloon, and my present car is a 1997 S90 - so the same basic car but with a 6-pot version of the white-block V70 engine. Yes, Volvos do go wrong, but from experience, especially models from the mid 1990's, they are hugely robust and reliable. Even with a fault the car will still get you home safely, added to which they're pretty DIY-friendly. And if you do need professional help it's surprising but they're not especially expensive - provided you steer clear of main dealers of course. But if you've bought wisely, and picked up a car that's been sensibly maintained you've probably just acquired the best car you'll ever own. Cheers Jack

Jan 22nd, 2021, 19:08	#13
1star Junior Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2022 15:34 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Kettering Town.	Wise words, cheers. Well, everything so far seems good, well maintained, interior appears in really good condition, pulls and stops as it should...mileage says 47k...surely that can’t be right!? Is there a way of finding out? Certainly, the MOT record online, which only goes back as far as 2008 suggests that this car only moved a couple of thousand a year.

Jan 23rd, 2021, 13:15	#14
lnparry Senior Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2022 17:05 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Caterham	Belated welcome and happy new car day. Hope the sun is shining where you are to make the day. You have made a good choice both on picking a 940 and this forum. Don't hesitate to ask if you have queries. Someone on here will almost certainly have tackled the problem previously and will save you time, money and frustration. Look forward to pics. Cheers, LeeP

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