On the road after 10 years!

[SnineT]

Originally Posted by tofufi

In my experience, the turbodiesel is slow and unrefined round town. Both are brilliant and fairly refined and comfortable at motorway speeds.
With the diesel you really can feel the extra weight over the front end while driving.

The diesel is much more economical on a run - I average 45mpg (over the last 35k miles) from my 740 turbodiesel, whereas my brother's 940LPT auto doesn't often get much better than 30mpg.

One of the best all round diesel engines was the 2.0 Perkins engine fitted to the Austin Montego, very economic, not slow and not heavy to drive as many of it's rivals were back then.

[05XC90]

Excellent work man, excellent work. Would have ended u in a baker or at a banger race otherwise. Fair play so.

[05XC90]

Originally Posted by SnineT

One of the best all round diesel engines was the 2.0 Perkins engine fitted to the Austin Montego, very economic, not slow and not heavy to drive as many of it's rivals were back then.

Funny you should mention that he had a couple before 😁 I’m sure he’ll admit that the big swede is a far superior motor though 😎

[NBZ83]

[QUOTE=940volvoman;2848338]Good work,m,y favourite colour,too.

What is the turbo diesel like to drive vs turbo petrol?

And when was the last one built approx??


According to your pics it goes uphill well!!!!!![/QUOTE

.....they're not teh quickest, but lovely driving car 👍

[NBZ83]

Originally Posted by 05XC90

Funny you should mention that he had a couple before 😁 I’m sure he’ll admit that the big swede is a far superior motor though 😎

For sure a better motor....They have rust proofing for a start!