700/900 series Diesel engines?

Vambo · Jan 1st, 2011, 15:05

Hello, im guessing this has been covered many times on here, but im new so im gonna ask all the same!

Are diesel engines for 700/900 series any good?

A guy in the local Volvo garage told me they were problematic, and i am currently looking for a new motor for the missus and diesel economy is rather appealing!

thanks guys, great forum!

940_Turbo · Jan 1st, 2011, 15:21

Complete piece of junk Volkswagen unit. Personally offered one as a gift I'd impolitely decline. They're stupidly unreliable, laughably thirsty and ridiculously under powered; and those are the qualities I like about them.

Seriously if you're looking for a diesel at that sort of money and age buy a Mercedes C250 (not an early CDI) or pretty much anything other than a 7 or 9 series diesel.

Vambo · Jan 1st, 2011, 15:25

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Originally Posted by 940_Turbo

Complete piece of junk Volkswagen unit. Personally offered one as a gift I'd impolitely decline. They're stupidly unreliable, laughably thirsty and ridiculously under powered; and those are the qualities I like about them.

Seriously if you're looking for a diesel at that sort of money and age buy a Mercedes C250 (not an early CDI) or pretty much anything other than a 7 or 9 series diesel.

Hah hah, that answers that then!

funnily enough i have been looking at Merc Dizzles, I like Mercs but just find the build quality dosent match the Volvos and the tend to rot stupendously!

thanks for the help

940_Turbo · Jan 1st, 2011, 15:28

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Originally Posted by Vambo

Hah hah, that answers that then!

funnily enough i have been looking at Merc Dizzles, I like Mercs but just find the build quality dosent match the Volvos and the tend to rot stupendously!

thanks for the help

Those mid 90s W202 C classes tend not to be too bad on rot, the W210 E classes are crazy. But I agree that it is an issue. If it wasn't for the rot I'd have a W210 rather than the 940.

artiedtke · Jan 1st, 2011, 17:16

Why dont you look at the 850 TDI if this is an option, Im sure the same cannot be said for the VW/Audi lump in this ???

Vambo · Jan 1st, 2011, 18:49

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Originally Posted by artiedtke

Why dont you look at the 850 TDI if this is an option, Im sure the same cannot be said for the VW/Audi lump in this ???

Yes this could be an option, i would prefer a rear wheel drive older volvo, but im struggling to find the right one!

jpliddy · Jan 1st, 2011, 21:03

JUNK to use that word to describe the 700 /900 diesel . coud stir up a hornets nest here . i have driven my 940 1995 tdi 130000 miles trouble free . and its just run in at 180000 miles . if you are a little bit handy with the spanners these cars can be kept away from garages . mine only goes in for the cambelt change . you will find a lot of the forum users are the same . volvo stuck with this vw unit for a very long time for . reliability. and longivity.
sure like all cars including mercs there are always issues . just see how many bidders flock on ebay if you ever see a 900 with less than 1500000 miles and service histroy . there aint many left in that range so you best go and get your merc . as the good 900 diesels are in safe hands

artiedtke · Jan 1st, 2011, 21:13

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Originally Posted by jpliddy

JUNK to use that word to describe the 700 /900 diesel . coud stir up a hornets nest here .

was thinking the same thing, but kept shut. I thought this kind of comment was coming.

v8mad0 · Jan 1st, 2011, 23:38

I bought my first 760 diesel last year after always wanting one (sad I know lol) It had 260,000 on it, she always started first time hot or cold, and towed my 20ft caravan no probs. I have never worked out the mpg but it was better than the 740se 2.0 petrol manual I swapped it for.

So when I had the chance of another 760 with only 160,000 on it I snapped it up. It uses no oil or water and runs like a champ. The only thing I would replace it with would be a 850 TDI

You will find good and bad in all cars, and the end of the day make up your own mind, pay your money and take a chance.

Good luck with what every you chose.

opentoffers · Jan 2nd, 2011, 00:17

Hi,I have run Volvo 760 Diesels since 1986,at the moment I have 5 my 1986
has 409,000 miles still a very good engine,they need using and servicing,and
they,will last.
regards Frank

Jan 1st, 2011, 15:05	#1
Vambo Junior Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2015 23:27 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds	700/900 series Diesel engines? Hello, im guessing this has been covered many times on here, but im new so im gonna ask all the same! Are diesel engines for 700/900 series any good? A guy in the local Volvo garage told me they were problematic, and i am currently looking for a new motor for the missus and diesel economy is rather appealing! thanks guys, great forum!

Jan 1st, 2011, 17:16	#5
artiedtke Just one more thing... Last Online: Jul 10th, 2020 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Wales	Why dont you look at the 850 TDI if this is an option, Im sure the same cannot be said for the VW/Audi lump in this ??? __________________ '98 V40 2.0T B4204T - died... '96 855 2.5 TDI D5252T - 255,000 miles "Diesel without turbo is like a woman without boobs... sure you can drive it, but there's always something missing."

Jan 1st, 2011, 23:38	#9
v8mad0 Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Devon	I bought my first 760 diesel last year after always wanting one (sad I know lol) It had 260,000 on it, she always started first time hot or cold, and towed my 20ft caravan no probs. I have never worked out the mpg but it was better than the 740se 2.0 petrol manual I swapped it for. So when I had the chance of another 760 with only 160,000 on it I snapped it up. It uses no oil or water and runs like a champ. The only thing I would replace it with would be a 850 TDI You will find good and bad in all cars, and the end of the day make up your own mind, pay your money and take a chance. Good luck with what every you chose. __________________ 1990 760 D24TIC Everybody Knows real engines don't need spark plugs...

Jan 2nd, 2011, 00:17	#10
opentoffers New Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2020 12:55 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BOLTON	760 Diesel Hi,I have run Volvo 760 Diesels since 1986,at the moment I have 5 my 1986 has 409,000 miles still a very good engine,they need using and servicing,and they,will last. regards Frank

Jan 1st, 2011, 15:21	#2
940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	Complete piece of junk Volkswagen unit. Personally offered one as a gift I'd impolitely decline. They're stupidly unreliable, laughably thirsty and ridiculously under powered; and those are the qualities I like about them. Seriously if you're looking for a diesel at that sort of money and age buy a Mercedes C250 (not an early CDI) or pretty much anything other than a 7 or 9 series diesel.

Jan 1st, 2011, 21:03	#7
jpliddy VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke on trent	JUNK to use that word to describe the 700 /900 diesel . coud stir up a hornets nest here . i have driven my 940 1995 tdi 130000 miles trouble free . and its just run in at 180000 miles . if you are a little bit handy with the spanners these cars can be kept away from garages . mine only goes in for the cambelt change . you will find a lot of the forum users are the same . volvo stuck with this vw unit for a very long time for . reliability. and longivity. sure like all cars including mercs there are always issues . just see how many bidders flock on ebay if you ever see a 900 with less than 1500000 miles and service histroy . there aint many left in that range so you best go and get your merc . as the good 900 diesels are in safe hands

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