1996 960 Estate 3.0 auto

petercliff59 · Oct 25th, 2012, 17:14

Hello chaps,

I am in the process of getting rid of the above vehicle, which I have had from new and which has only 72,000 miles on the clock.

I was (and might yet be) going to scrap her, but I'd have a sneaking preference for someone who loves the marque to give her a good home as an alternative.

The good news: runs well. Bodywork in excellent condition, though front bumper is scuffed. Alloys, A/C, leather upholstery + usual stuff you'd associate with what was (in its day) a high spec car. The old girl could still burn away boy racers at lights if called upon to do so.

The bad news: Is overdue an MOT and I have been warned, by my tame mechanic, that both polybelt (?) and cambelt are showing wear and tear. At least one of the tyres is also likely to be in imminent need of replacement. Also, the head gasket was re-skimmed about 10 years ago - which I am told can be an issue with 960s, though only needs fixing once? Also, one of the piston rings has "slipped" and this needs work on it as can be thirsty on oil in consequence. Nothing else adverse that I can think of.

Appreciate that I have probably destroyed any interest by being too naive in my description, but if anyone wants to think about offering me more than the £400 that I have been quoted for scrap then I'd be very happy to hear from you.

I think I have successfully attached a couple of pictures....though I had to reduce their size/quality to get them on...

Paffel · Oct 25th, 2012, 19:04

Does look nice. Does it drive well at the minute?
And is it the 6 cylinder engine?
Beckenham, is that south London way?

petercliff59 · Oct 26th, 2012, 15:10

Yes, plenty of poke. Only issue is the slipped ring - which means that if you really put your foot down you generate oil burn smoke. This only happens at more than 3000 rpm.

and yes, it's the straight 6 24v 3.0 engine

Beckenham is indeed SE London - or NW Kent to the pretentious...

Paffel · Oct 26th, 2012, 19:37

OK cheers,

The journey and the £400 makes it expensive for me, especially without MOT, so I may have to pass.

Thanks anyway

Dibble · Oct 26th, 2012, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by petercliff59

Yes, plenty of poke. Only issue is the slipped ring - which means that if you really put your foot down you generate oil burn smoke. This only happens at more than 3000 rpm.

and yes, it's the straight 6 24v 3.0 engine

Beckenham is indeed SE London - or NW Kent to the pretentious...

Too good to scrap.

petercliff59 · Oct 29th, 2012, 10:16

Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen. I would probably, in truth, take c.£250 to give it a good home, but will in any event leave things until the end of the week before calling in the undertakers...

jasedarace · Oct 29th, 2012, 13:36

any pictures of the interior?

david philips · Nov 1st, 2012, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by petercliff59

Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen. I would probably, in truth, take c.£250 to give it a good home, but will in any event leave things until the end of the week before calling in the undertakers...

why are all the great deals on cars so far away .

lordlichfield · Nov 1st, 2012, 13:19

£400 scrap sounds like a very good offer. A friend of mine was scrapping a Lexus LS400 last month which I think is slightly heavier and he was only offered £210. That was from 3 bids and that was the highest.

petercliff59 · Nov 5th, 2012, 09:15

Thanks for your comments, everyone. Much appreciated, but the car has now been scrapped and this thread is now closed. All the best.

Oct 25th, 2012, 19:04	#2
Paffel VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: Paffel	Does look nice. Does it drive well at the minute? And is it the 6 cylinder engine? Beckenham, is that south London way? __________________ Current;'01 S60 T5 Previous; '98 V70XC, '97 V40 2.0, '94 855 T5,'02 S60 D5,'97 V70 AWD,'90 740 Turbo,'97 855 T5 Auto,99 V70 10V,'04 S80 D5,'99 V70R AWD

Oct 26th, 2012, 15:10	#3
petercliff59 New Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2012 11:43 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beckenham	Yes, plenty of poke. Only issue is the slipped ring - which means that if you really put your foot down you generate oil burn smoke. This only happens at more than 3000 rpm. and yes, it's the straight 6 24v 3.0 engine Beckenham is indeed SE London - or NW Kent to the pretentious... Last edited by petercliff59; Oct 26th, 2012 at 15:15.

Oct 26th, 2012, 19:37	#4
Paffel VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: Paffel	OK cheers, The journey and the £400 makes it expensive for me, especially without MOT, so I may have to pass. Thanks anyway __________________ Current;'01 S60 T5 Previous; '98 V70XC, '97 V40 2.0, '94 855 T5,'02 S60 D5,'97 V70 AWD,'90 740 Turbo,'97 855 T5 Auto,99 V70 10V,'04 S80 D5,'99 V70R AWD

Oct 29th, 2012, 13:36	#7
jasedarace JaseDaRace Last Online: Jul 9th, 2013 20:20 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gisors	any pictures of the interior? __________________ JdR now : v90 (long distance hooning), s40 (local hooning) prior : 340, 740, 740D, 740GL, 740GLE

Oct 29th, 2012, 10:16	#6
petercliff59 New Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2012 11:43 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beckenham	Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen. I would probably, in truth, take c.£250 to give it a good home, but will in any event leave things until the end of the week before calling in the undertakers...

Nov 1st, 2012, 13:19	#9
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	£400 scrap sounds like a very good offer. A friend of mine was scrapping a Lexus LS400 last month which I think is slightly heavier and he was only offered £210. That was from 3 bids and that was the highest.

Nov 5th, 2012, 09:15	#10
petercliff59 New Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2012 11:43 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beckenham	Thanks for your comments, everyone. Much appreciated, but the car has now been scrapped and this thread is now closed. All the best.

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