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700/900 Series General Forum for the Volvo 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & S/V90 cars |
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:27 | #11 | |
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I notice that it has no Alloys or Leather interior typical of the Wentworth but maybe that's probably the purchasers request as the "extras" pack was errm extra. It's a lot of money for such a standard spec but hey who am l?.........in conclusion though they are all getting rarer and like many l'm not intending to part with mine any time soon. |
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:43 | #12 | |
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I thought 4.5K was perhaps more reasonable than the crazy 7 or 8k some ask as you point out. Interesting isn’t it! |
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:48 | #13 |
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Prices always seem to fluctuate like this when cars are "emerging classics", there are always "over-optimistic" dealers around who will try and make a fast buck out of cars like these but market forces prevail usually.
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:57 | #14 |
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I paid £250 for my 1996 940, 4-5 years ago.
I would buy a late model immaculate 940 with AC fully working and good history/mileage for 2-3k but not more. I would probably buy a Lexus RX400H if paying 6k. I Like Lexus. Must have a V8 one day. Like The LS 400 and 430. James. |
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 12:04 | #15 | |
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Funny to think I got mine at the end of 2018 for nothing !! Ok she had 120k but had been well looked after. There was a certain amount of recommissioning due to being dry stored for 6 years but she seems like a bargain now ! I'm never selling though so prices are irrelevant to me
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 17:25 | #16 |
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Well, my 940 has 190k on the clock, runs great, entire fuel system/ignition replaced as a precaution.
BUT it needs work. Losing coolant( heater matrix done), probably head gasket. Then worry about the bits that will need replacing in the future( maf meter, turbo, abs sensors, bodywork?). Still cheaper than buying another, with 25 years of wear! |
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 18:20 | #17 |
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I pick my 93 Wentworth 940 up tomorrow morning, full leather, alloys etc and in really good nick, I’ll post pics of it when I get it home but I can’t wait!
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 19:19 | #18 | |
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I like yours was loosing coolant. Finally found the fault when tracing my no start when the fuel pump was knackered. In my case on the turbo models the heater control valve was leaking behind the engine. Only found it as replaced the crank sensor. Have you also replaced the oil cooler hoses, near the oil filter, need to do mine. Even if it is the head gasket, had a quote a few years ago of £350. Cheaper than another with unknown problems. James. |
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Jan 22nd, 2021, 23:23 | #19 | |
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my Wentworth has done 206,000 now and still runs well, MOT'd again this month and to celebrate our long relationship l'm having all the front resprayed next month (laquer peel) but with no dents and a fair few boxes of spares whats not to like. Good luck with your purchase and may we see some pics please? this site is a good place to be for all 940 news,views and more importantly support of a marque that is a legend in these unfolding times. |
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Jan 23rd, 2021, 17:36 | #20 | |
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I think the last para is a key point. All of these cars will eventually need some obscure part (probably plastic, electronic or unique to a particular model) that will take time and money to track down. So, for people in the know, like this forum, there is a sensible price ceiling not to go beyond. What drives the prices up is when the cars become trendy and they are bought as a fashion statement. I think this is what is happening to 740s / 940s now. I decided reluctantly to supplement my 128k miler 945 (which needs a heater matrix soon) with a 7 year old, low mileage Honda Civic for those short-notice, long journeys to rescue aged parents, grandparent duties and work trips as I was worried about the 940 needing something doing at short notice. Fortunately having discovered I could put the Volvo on classic insurance I was able to persuade the wife that I should keep it as it still puts a smile on my face when I drive it. Not sure how long I will get away with that one! Cheers, LeeP |
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