1990 Volvo 940GLE 2.3 Maroon Estate 12month MOT

daliancer940 · Dec 9th, 2008, 10:21

I love my Volvo, perhaps more than any other car I have owned and I've owned some great cars. The Volvo oozes character, wafts along and just delivers time and again whenever I drive it. I haven't posted much on here and the simple reason is, I haven't needed to! This car has been simply fabulous.

However, a change in circumstances (a new arrival in the family - car and baby!) and after 2.5 years of great motoring its time for her to go. I've just put 12 months MOT on her as I want the next owner to carry on using the car and not just scrap it. It's far too good for that.

She has a measley 140k miles on her, has a leather interior, electric tilt/slide roof and all the other great GLE extras you would expect to find. The heated seats and air con long since passed away but the rest of her is just fine.

She runs great. Had new brakes and tyres in Oct'07 and a I treated her to a home service in the spring this year replacing the HT leads, distributor cap, air filter, oil filter, plugs and oil etc. She runs very sweetly indeed (always has) with the leggy 2.3 engine taking everything in its stride with no drama whatsoever.

She really needs to go before Christmas I've afraid so she's on eBay with a 59.99 (the cost of my MOT last week) start price and no reserve.

If anyone is genuinely interested and can offer her a good home then please let me know.

eBay link

Just some of the many pics from the ad, can be found below.

neil coomber · Dec 10th, 2008, 15:16

How much do want for the 940 Estate, looking for a dependable estate car, to sooth my acheing bones.

daliancer940 · Dec 10th, 2008, 17:45

I think she's worth every penny of the £499 I'd like to achieve. Of course, I am a realist though and for a quick cash sale I'm open to sensible offers. It is Christmas afterall, I have a family to feed etc

and this old girl is as realiable and as comfortable as they come.

James A · Dec 10th, 2008, 18:36

Going by your eBay listing, it looks as if the car could be used and enjoyed as is, or treated to a rolling improvement/upgrade programme to make it even better still. I hope it goes to someone who appreciates it as much as you have

davebslater(uk) · Dec 10th, 2008, 19:34

is it a b230fb engine ?

ZF gearbox ?

daliancer940 · Dec 10th, 2008, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by James A

Going by your eBay listing, it looks as if the car could be used and enjoyed as is, or treated to a rolling improvement/upgrade programme to make it even better still. I hope it goes to someone who appreciates it as much as you have

I hope so too.

daliancer940 · Dec 10th, 2008, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebslater(uk)

is it a b230fb engine ?

ZF gearbox ?

Don't have clue to be honest. If you tell me how I can find out then I'll let you know.

RealEstate · Dec 13th, 2008, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by daliancer940

Don't have clue to be honest. If you tell me how I can find out then I'll let you know.

Hi,
Look at the cambelt cover.
All the best,
Ben

Laney760 · Dec 22nd, 2008, 17:09

Did your Ebay sale go through successfully? If not and if its still for sale, what is the bhp of this car please and the 0-60 and top speed? Many thanks

James_N · Dec 22nd, 2008, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by laneystrider

Did your Ebay sale go through successfully? If not and if its still for sale, what is the bhp of this car please and the 0-60 and top speed? Many thanks

Sorry if this is a silly question, but why the hell does 0-60 and top speed matter on a HUGE underpowered volvo estate?

Mine is a B230E, has about 135bhp (i think), 0-60 time is about 10 mins and a top speed of an indicated 130mph (although thats prob a more accurate 100)

Dec 9th, 2008, 10:21	#1
daliancer940 New Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2016 09:03 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berkshire	1990 Volvo 940GLE 2.3 Maroon Estate 12month MOT I love my Volvo, perhaps more than any other car I have owned and I've owned some great cars. The Volvo oozes character, wafts along and just delivers time and again whenever I drive it. I haven't posted much on here and the simple reason is, I haven't needed to! This car has been simply fabulous. However, a change in circumstances (a new arrival in the family - car and baby!) and after 2.5 years of great motoring its time for her to go. I've just put 12 months MOT on her as I want the next owner to carry on using the car and not just scrap it. It's far too good for that. She has a measley 140k miles on her, has a leather interior, electric tilt/slide roof and all the other great GLE extras you would expect to find. The heated seats and air con long since passed away but the rest of her is just fine. She runs great. Had new brakes and tyres in Oct'07 and a I treated her to a home service in the spring this year replacing the HT leads, distributor cap, air filter, oil filter, plugs and oil etc. She runs very sweetly indeed (always has) with the leggy 2.3 engine taking everything in its stride with no drama whatsoever. She really needs to go before Christmas I've afraid so she's on eBay with a 59.99 (the cost of my MOT last week) start price and no reserve. If anyone is genuinely interested and can offer her a good home then please let me know. eBay link Just some of the many pics from the ad, can be found below. Last edited by daliancer940; Dec 9th, 2008 at 10:58. Reason: grammar improvement!

Dec 10th, 2008, 15:16	#2
neil coomber New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2009 10:29 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: HAILSHAM	volvo 940GLE 2.3 Maroon estate How much do want for the 940 Estate, looking for a dependable estate car, to sooth my acheing bones.

Dec 10th, 2008, 18:36	#4
James A VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2014 10:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Volvograd	Going by your eBay listing, it looks as if the car could be used and enjoyed as is, or treated to a rolling improvement/upgrade programme to make it even better still. I hope it goes to someone who appreciates it as much as you have __________________ 2002-2003: 1988 240GL manual saloon - Nameless 2003-Date: 1990 740SE automatic estate - The Volvo 2009-2014: 1997 V70SE 2.5 10v manual estate - The Volvo 2 aka TV2 2014-Date: 1992 940SE Turbo automatic estate 'Wentworth' - The Wentworth Last edited by James A; Dec 10th, 2008 at 19:38.

Dec 10th, 2008, 19:34	#5
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	is it a b230fb engine ? ZF gearbox ? __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Dec 22nd, 2008, 17:09	#9
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	Did your Ebay sale go through successfully? If not and if its still for sale, what is the bhp of this car please and the 0-60 and top speed? Many thanks __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Dec 10th, 2008, 17:45	#3
daliancer940 New Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2016 09:03 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berkshire	I think she's worth every penny of the £499 I'd like to achieve. Of course, I am a realist though and for a quick cash sale I'm open to sensible offers. It is Christmas afterall, I have a family to feed etc and this old girl is as realiable and as comfortable as they come.

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