mercrocker Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Might have a chance at a 960 next week (it isn't actually for sale yet....) Being as I change my cars as often as North Korea presidents this could be quite traumatic. It is being considered as an addition at present. 960 3.0 24V auto estate. Not bothered about fuel economy or car tax but what kills these (apart from being an old car, obvs.) ? I know there is a lot of love on here for them and its one of the few "everyday" cars I can see myself in. inconsistant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy406v6 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 3.0 24v ?? You must buy this !! Now if not sooner !! Aston Martin, brickwall, mercrocker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Why bother asking? You know the answer - BUY IT mercrocker and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Not bothered about fuel economy or car tax but what kills these (apart from being an old car, obvs.) ? I need to sort it out in my head as I fancy a Volvo estate again, but didn't one of the auto gearboxes implode more than average whereas other versions were as reliable as any other auto box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 'What kills these?' You not buying it. That's what kills it. You're not some kind of monster are you? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Fabergé Greggs, cms206, Cavcraft and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I need to know too, next car MUST be a straight six saloon. stillOrange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Dam right you should buy it! They are great cars, last of the traditional old Volvo's. I think these ones are pretty good tbh, though I prefer the old 4 cylinder 'red block' engines for ultimate bullet proof ness. The thing that probably kills most of them now is running costs I'd think, nobody appreciates quality and dependability or comfort anymore, it's all about mpg costs. Lacquer Peel, mercrocker, gordonbennet and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I had one for a bit...................bloody marvelous things........... mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Head gaskets can let go and it's a big old lump. Rads have plastic shoulders that can snap inside coolant hoses. stillOrange, RichardK and mercrocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I'm glad you said fuel economy wasn't a concern if it's a 3.0... That said a mates dad had a 2.4 S80, could achieve 30mpg driven gently. One of these might be a better bet as there's more choice. mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 If it is cheap enough to end up in a roffle on here, the answer has to be yes! mercrocker and NorfolkNWeigh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 WCPGW? mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardK Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I've always avoided 960s because the white block is known for HGF, plus "complex", but still, much envy. Particularly if it's green or that purple/red colour. mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Grab it and if you decide you don't like it, Roffle it. I'm in for three.... mercrocker and danthecapriman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Grab it and if you decide you don't like it, Roffle it. I'm in for three....This! I'm local too... eddyramrod and mercrocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 Well thank you for your encouragement! Bloke is not around till next week and doesn't yet know his car is for sale (!) so this could end in the empty pit of disappointment. I've bloody psyched myself up now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Apart from HGF and occassional batty gearbox these seem pretty vice free and the six pot is lovely. Watch for rot though as I think all 960s are Swedish built and they seem more prone to it for some reason. Jacking points, front chassis legs, the crossmember under the radiator and under the battery/screenwash tank are all known grotty spots but serious corrosion is rare. Dave2000 has had two so is perhaps the man to ask for more details.Many pictures please. mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Are you Scottish, or a teacher? mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefag Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I got pissed up one night in 2002 and ended up buying one of these.The car was in Sheffield and the owner 'interviewed' me before I was allowed to hand over the cash.One of my better decisions, built from granite. The Moog, RichardK, theshadow and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Just buy that V70 T5 that's for sale on here and have done with it. Far more entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Straight 6 innit. Buy or forever be damned. mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Do it! mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Those of us with 4 cylinder 8v Volvo estates will be Jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 dont tell fowler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Those of us with 4 cylinder 8v Volvo estates will be Jealous!I'm not, and my 4-pot Volvo is completely and utterly shagged. You still absolutely should though. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 When is the Kollekshunfred? mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 You should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 My 3.0 24v auto S90 saloon is still up for grabs if anyone else experiences similar inklings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I'm not, and my 4-pot Volvo is completely and utterly shagged. You still absolutely should though. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Ours even has a 960 3.0 24v badge on it! Ok it shows how shallow and vein I am! cms206 and mercrocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I need to know too, next car MUST be a straight six saloon.http://autoshite.com/topic/21603-the-last-proper-volvo-made-mot-july-2017-£850/?fromsearch=1 Sorted stillOrange and Asimo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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