Any good .......?

Mike1967 · Mar 25th, 2007, 11:39

Im seriously thinking in the next few weeks about getting a late model 960 estate the type with a nice nose , but the CD model with a 3.0 engine . Has anyone here got one ,and if so what sort of economy , well wrong term...........um what sort of mpg does one hope to get from it . Are there any problems to look out for , im guessing as they have a lot of electrical gizmos check they are working any thing else ?

Velorum · Mar 25th, 2007, 12:00

I owned a 940 for a while and it seemed very similar to a 740. My guess is that a 960 is not dissimiar to a 760 just more refined and updated.

The last of the RWD Volvos so must be worth considering I would have thought.

(I see your not yearning for another 240 yet Mike!)

Mike1967 · Mar 25th, 2007, 12:07

Ian thanks for the reply my friend , the 240 was to me a boring car . I love the shape of the 240 but to me seems just boring to drive . Maybe if a mint 240 came allong I could be tempted but finding one is a different matter .

Must be honest though , the 240 we did have was a saloon , there is no way we could have a saloon again due to our springer spaniels its so much easier with them in an estate , bloody nightmare in a saloon ! !

It seems that a late 960 with the different front end can be bought for around the two thousand pound mark , which I think is good considering what you get . Its just the reliability of the 3.0 engine im trying to sus out before hand .

Velorum · Mar 25th, 2007, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by caprimanuk

the 240 was to me a boring car .

240 - boring? ... shock/horror!

You just had the wrong one thats all!

Good luck with the 960 search - you should be able to get a realy good one for 2K

John_C · Mar 25th, 2007, 12:18

My brother-in-law ran a late 960 for a while, he still goes misty-eyed over it now! I don't have any particular knowledge of the range but he had his car for two years and did over 50k in it (taking it to well over 120k) and he never had to do anything other than routine maintenance.

Cheers,
John

Mike1967 · Mar 25th, 2007, 12:20

Like I said Ian LOL , if the right 240 estate came allong I would certainly not rule it out ! !

Like you mention maybe I had the wrong one ?

To be honest im also tempted by a classic saab 900 turbo ! But then again its boot space for the woofer !

Is it me or are the moderators watching my posts , im starting to feel watched , LOL .

CTCNetwork · Mar 25th, 2007, 14:42

Hi,

The late 960 could also be a later V90. Same beast but the V90 has the full colour coded bodykit.

If you get the 3.0 then fuel "economy" (

) is around 18 to 28 mpg depending on where/type of driving and the weight of your shoes!

These cars NEED regular good maintenance to keep the engine in good running order.
So be particulay about your oils, coolant and keep a regular check on things..
Not as "troublesome" as the 800 series electronically though..

Des. . .

Mike1967 · Mar 25th, 2007, 14:44

Thanks everyone .

Sits back and ponders .

James_N · Mar 25th, 2007, 15:42

better off with a 940

Less to go wrong
cheaper
better MPG

Winner!

Mar 25th, 2007, 11:39	#1
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Any good .......? Im seriously thinking in the next few weeks about getting a late model 960 estate the type with a nice nose , but the CD model with a 3.0 engine . Has anyone here got one ,and if so what sort of economy , well wrong term...........um what sort of mpg does one hope to get from it . Are there any problems to look out for , im guessing as they have a lot of electrical gizmos check they are working any thing else ?

Mar 25th, 2007, 12:00	#2
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	I owned a 940 for a while and it seemed very similar to a 740. My guess is that a 960 is not dissimiar to a 760 just more refined and updated. The last of the RWD Volvos so must be worth considering I would have thought. (I see your not yearning for another 240 yet Mike!) __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Mar 25th, 2007, 14:42	#7
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, The late 960 could also be a later V90. Same beast but the V90 has the full colour coded bodykit. If you get the 3.0 then fuel "economy" ( ) is around 18 to 28 mpg depending on where/type of driving and the weight of your shoes! These cars NEED regular good maintenance to keep the engine in good running order. So be particulay about your oils, coolant and keep a regular check on things.. Not as "troublesome" as the 800 series electronically though.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Mar 25th, 2007, 15:42	#9
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 13:52 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	better off with a 940 Less to go wrong cheaper better MPG Winner! __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Mar 25th, 2007, 12:07	#3
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Ian thanks for the reply my friend , the 240 was to me a boring car . I love the shape of the 240 but to me seems just boring to drive . Maybe if a mint 240 came allong I could be tempted but finding one is a different matter . Must be honest though , the 240 we did have was a saloon , there is no way we could have a saloon again due to our springer spaniels its so much easier with them in an estate , bloody nightmare in a saloon ! ! It seems that a late 960 with the different front end can be bought for around the two thousand pound mark , which I think is good considering what you get . Its just the reliability of the 3.0 engine im trying to sus out before hand .

Mar 25th, 2007, 12:18	#5
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	My brother-in-law ran a late 960 for a while, he still goes misty-eyed over it now! I don't have any particular knowledge of the range but he had his car for two years and did over 50k in it (taking it to well over 120k) and he never had to do anything other than routine maintenance. Cheers, John

Mar 25th, 2007, 12:20	#6
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Like I said Ian LOL , if the right 240 estate came allong I would certainly not rule it out ! ! Like you mention maybe I had the wrong one ? To be honest im also tempted by a classic saab 900 turbo ! But then again its boot space for the woofer ! Is it me or are the moderators watching my posts , im starting to feel watched , LOL .

Mar 25th, 2007, 14:44	#8
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Thanks everyone . Sits back and ponders .

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