Hi!) I am the owner of a 1993 Volvo 940. 2.3 atmospheric. The mileage is about 500 thousand kilometers. I live in Moscow, this is my everyday car, for more than three years. I like this car, reliable for its age, cheap, and, as I believe, undervalued. The car is good in its own way. Thanks for the video! (Sorry for the mistakes, if there are any, I wrote through a translator).
You can't beat the 940! Reliable, comfortable, easy to repair,... I love my black berry pearl 940 estate from 1997. It's my daily driver and has never let me down. It has done 623000km (388000 miles) and it's running on LPG.
Great car. They always look better factory stock, clean and original to me. I’m a recent convert. I wanted a wagon, a classic, and something safe. My boxy 940 Turbo Wagon really stood out to me when I first saw it, and I just love it. It reminds me of my high school and college years long ago, and looks unique on the roads among the sea of generic pregnant jellybean crossovers. 218,000 miles and still driving like new. I’ll likely never get rid of it. I’m sure it will outlast me. 😉
Nice! I would love to get my hands on a turbo wagon. That really is the perfect car. Best of luck with yours. I’m sure if you take care of it, it will last forever.
Mine had about 500k km blew a headgasket after overheating it, Replaced it for 20$ at home took 3 hours such an easy car to work on and a lot of fun. Weld the diff and youll have a great drift car.
Little over 20 years ago about my first Brick, it was a 740, was naturally aspirated but that car got me through everything, I always wanted another Volvo. 2 weeks ago I finally bought a 92 940 turbo from a local dealership because they are hard to find...not because theyre scarcity, its just most owners wont let them go! this one was a great price.... I can't believe the love that has rekindled since i was a kid for these cars... all this time and I can't believe this 31 year old car drives as sound, and as confident as this one does! I will always have one in my garage from here on out.... and I love your 25 mile an hour test...Spot on man, You rock
I love my 91 940t sedan 150k miles barely breaking in,7 yr ownership and counting,the turbo redblocks don't feel slow to me and if you want more power you can always do upgrades like cam,bigger turbo/intercooler,ecu chips,bigger injectors,e85. Great video, keep the bricks on the road.
Thank you! I think you should definitely get another one. They are getting a bit more of a following and are becoming harder to find in good condition.
One of the best things a person can do to these old Volvos is to soak all seams on the undercarriage with Fluid Film. Also spray it heavily inside the frame rails where the front and rear bumpers mount.
I currently drive a 760GLE that i bought for $850 AUD. It has 295,000KM on it as of september 31, and it hasn't needed anything since i bought it in july 2022 other than a couple of tires. Best car i've ever owned! :D
I own a Volvo 740 GL 1989 and she's still going pretty well. My longest trip I drove my Volvo 740 from Melbourne to Sawtell approximately 1,388.2 km and she didn't break down.😊 I got my tires changed recently and the mechanics love seeing retro vehicles in their workshop. She was slow when I fueled up with 91 but swapped over from 91 to 95 or 98. Big difference! 😊 Expensive but keeps the engine running performance well!
I have a 1989 740 GL with 96,000 miles on it... Had never replaced the , strut arm bushings.... Age and wear make the bushings fall apart. If your front end is loose or rough, that bushing replacement made a huge difference. I think age, more than miles, caused the deterioration. Just a thought. I should have replaced the bushings years ago. I"ve owned it since 1993, purchased it from a friend who was leaving the country.
Had to leave a comment as a fellow 1994 940 owner! Highly agree on you on 'drivable classic'. I use mine as a daily driver and it never stranded me on the side of the road. I had mine since 2020 as my first car here in South Korea. Nothing on road today looks like 940's sheer boxyness😂 Since I'm in Korea so 9 of 10 cars you see here is Hyundai or Kia.. I get quite a lot of attention for driving mine. Even here RWD Volvo prices are going up. Not there with E34 or E36 or W124s but its on its steady rise I guess. Maybe its because of 70s technology and design being built in 90s makes these look even older than its real age. Only about 1400 examples of 940s has been shipped through 90s over here and since we have such strict law on importing classic cars... you guess. Anyway really enjoyed the whole '9:40' video!
Hello, I’m really glad that you enjoyed my video! That’s great that you were able to find one for your first car. It will definitely be great for years to come. 😎
Solid smart commentary. Watched it all the way, (thankfully!) since the Cat at the end, the Skater, made my day! I got three old Volvos and will be watching your complete oeuvre!
In the past, I owned a couple 244s, a 764 and a 944 turbo. Now, I own a 1994 944 made in Halifax. I also have a 745 1992 b230ft (in an emaculate shape, always been stored during winter, 165 000 kms on the clock, it even has the reversed third-row seats), made in Gent. They are reliable. The 745 is almost like a small pick-up truck, with a closed 7 ft bed when the rear seats are down. You can fit more stuff in it than you could in my friend's 2003 Tacoma. However, they are 30 years old cars. Don't expect to drive them around without spending any money. Unless you like to drive a pile of junk that squeak at every traffic light. For 30 years old cars though, they are 90s Corollas-range reliable (without the rust problems). Especially engine-wise and transmission-wise... Heck, even the heated seats still work in my 944. But hey, in the end, you pay them cash, they're yours (I paid 2 000 $ for each a couple years back). Everytime I look around to get a newer (cheaper on gas) ride, I always look at them out the window and tell to myself: "Meh... Why bother?" I'm pretty sure I could sell my 745 for at least 10k in the current market. Those are becoming rarer and rarer. In a way, I feel kind of sad. Those are the last of the Mohicans in North America. A type of cars that the younger generation will never be able to experiment. A car that you pay cash and drive for many years, without any gimmick. The last reliable european cars, exempt from electronics, that we ever really got (alongside W124s I'd say). Everyday I drive and see people in their shiny new cars... that will probably end up at the junkyard before mines do. They might be around until I can't find the parts anymore... Or until petrol won't be available anymore to the general public. That might come sooner than we thought.
It’s nice to hear about the Volvos that you have enjoyed. I agree, it feels great to have a reliable car that I don’t need to make high payments for. I keep up with the maintenance and it has treated me very well. I’ll be driving it for a long time to come.
Nice video man! Ive owned several of these cars and completely agree with your opinion. Here in sweden we get many turbos also. Looking at buying another one these cars, theyre something special
Have a 1992 740 with 493K miles. All original drive train. Never any rebuilds. It's been in my family since new so I know the history very well. It has never left anyone stranded or been on a tow truck. I drive it daily as needed and up to 3000 miles round trip to visit family. I have never known of another car as reliable as this. I perform all maintenance myself. These cars are possibly the most reliable vehicles ever made. Hold onto that gem as long as you can.
Thanks for the nice story Jeffery. These Volvos really were overbuilt and made to last a lifelong if properly taken care of. My brother had a Volvo 240 that he used to tow big trailers with without any problems. Cheers!
@@HonJazzz Yes they definitely were!!!! Another thing I forgot to mention is the headrests. They are perfectly positioned in these cars. I've never experienced a better placed headrest. I have to be careful not to get too comfortable and fall asleep on long trips!!!
Although I prefer the 740 in many ways, the 940 is probably the best car period! And highway driving? The 740/940 is an awesome highway cruiser, always feel relaxed after a long drive, as well as always feeling well planted and easy to drive.
Today i'm going to check out a 940 2.3i Polar wagon from 1994. I was looking for experiences and information and ended on this video among others. Great video. Good points.
@@HonJazzz I'm glad you're still driving your Volvo. Sadly i had to pass on the 940 that i test drove. It drove wonderfully. Had the famous red-block. It was nearly perfect aside from being rusted all around the front window. The coolant system was sketchy. Temp sensor was broken. No pressure on the hoses even after test driving for 20 mins. Possible that the water pump wasn't working, the thermostat was closed shut, or that merely the temp sensor failed. Was a guess i just couldn't make for almost 2 grand. I hope the car isn't ruined now. Also, i apparently have really long legs and the car didn't have enough leg room for me. I would have had to modify the seats if i wanted to fit in the 940. Instead, today, i bought a black 2002 Volvo V70 2.4l 5-cylinder wagon with 215k miles for 2 grand. A purchase that i don't regret. Cheers!
I have a 91 Volvo turbo wagon. Replacement for the one my teenage daughter totaled in 2006. My girlfriend calls it a clunker. I tell her it clunks with regal authority that lesser cars lack.
Hold on to it tight, i live in Sweden and i own a 940 94' sedan. As for the price, the same can be said here in Sweden. You don't see that many old volvos that are used by "ordinary" people anymore, but rather they are used by "enthusiasts" who knows a thing or two about woring on cars. Most of the old volvos here in Sweden are used by people associated with the "raggare" culture. Or "Amis culture" as i belive they are called in Finland. (but correct me if im wrong about the "Amis" thing)
@@robins4209 Yes the term "raggare" I know. Also the term "amis". Back in the days there used to be a finnish-Swedish version, "rakkari". But yes, this is how it goes. Old Volvo 740, 940 are banged around by guys who have no teeth or education. Btw...pristine 240 would be a 10/10
I bought a ‘93 945 for $350. Needed new steering rack and new tires. Bought 2 years ago, have put about 10,000 on it to 235k miles. AC does not work. Needed new blower motor to keep heat running well. Start idle is getting rough. So many things that could cause that, but going in for a January tune-up. Plugs, wires and dist cap at a minimum. Oh, and driver side key lock has shut down. Can’t lock car. Have had 94 945, 97 844, 94 964 (loved that car!) and 94 855T. But I think this 93 945 will be my last Brick. Unless I pony up for a 100,000 240 at like $10k.
Love my 95 940 wagon, somewhere around 500k miles now (odometer broke 15 years ago ~220k), still has a lot of pep (b230ft) factory turbo. I also have an '89 240 wagon NA Built b230f + 16v, will add a turbo in the future. I'll eventually t5 swap my 940 when I find a donor 850R/s70R engine, LS swapping was a thought but I want to keep Volvo purity.
Awesome! Sometimes I wish my car was a turbo wagon. I still enjoy it for what it is though. Definitely keep it Volvo! I feel like the LS swaps are boring.
if you are over revving on a motorway you have a problem , they are great on motorways and certainly dont need to be over revved , if i recall right its around 2500 to 70 mph in 5th or over drive , manual gearbox
Always loved Volvos and Saabs more than super cars growing up. Still do. Finally bought my first Volvo last month. 03 s80. Typical Volvo fashion needed some work, a new cat and purge valve. Driver window doesn’t open and sunroof doesn’t open but the interior is perfect aside from the slightly worn front seats. I wanna turn it into a rally car I seen a guy turn one into. Gotta love Swedish bricks 🥹
"Revving it out to keep up with modern traffic." With the AW70L transmission and a 3.73 final drive ratio differential mine turns 2,400rpm's @100kmh. Hardly "revving it out". I find it to be a very good highway car. And that's after more than 20 years of owning it. Btw, I owned an '86 240 GL from '93 to 2006 with the same engine/transmission/differential combo. So, I have almost 30 years of on- the-road experience with these models.
Interesting, thanks for sharing that. Mine is a little over 3K at 75mph. It’s fine there but I don’t like to push it beyond that for extended periods. US highways are so fast. I feel like everyone is going at least 85mph now.
@@HonJazzz Yes, I know what you mean! I guess no one is concerned anymore about saving fuel or saving lives. Your vehicle's gas mileage drops drastically at those speeds and so does your survivability if you should be involved in a crash/collision. Something to keep in mind. Where I live the speed limit is 55mph. So, I don't have a lot of experience driving at the speeds that you are talking about. A few years ago, I drove on I-95 in North Dakota. The speed limit was marked as 75 and I did 80. My 740 with the same drivetrain as yours felt fine at that speed, but I know my gas mileage was suffering. I didn't want to be pulled over by a state trooper, so 80 was fast enough for me. lol I'm sure the car would be fine at higher speeds. The original owner told me he drove it at 100 on a trip to Florida with his family shortly after he bought it. With a 6,000 rpm redline and maximum horsepower @5400 and max torque @2750 these engines are built to handle high rpms.
@@HonJazzz I agree. It's a 'win, win, win'! Besides, these cars - yours and mine - are middle-aged and have earned the right to be treated well and not driven like a new disposable Ford! lol
Growing up my parents had a 1994 Volvo 940... Had it when we use to live in Germany...My folks had it shipped from Sweden .. we also drove to Anchorage Alaska from Jacksonville Florida, only a 940 can make that trip..
If you ever travel to Sweden esspecially the northern part you’ll see so many old, very old and too old Volvo’s that you’ll get sick of them. (Don’t be shocked by How slow the ”tractor” volvos are. ”EPA” search it)
I'm going to tell you I'm going to do right now if you get a service and maintain right everything checked service and so forth the the Volvo 940 from 90 to 96 and get them tune and Dyno tune and so forth they will be and the injectors calibrated and cleaned and maintained and so forth including the transmission and all and get it Road ready go back to the way it was when it was new don't be negative on that
@@HonJazzz It's sad. I'm not even mad at the boomers that drove up the prices, I'm mad at the kids that trashed them FOR NO REASON. People used to drive these things into walls, skid them into walls, sit on the rev limiter for 15-20 minutes in neutral etc. There used to be so many of them and now they're almost rare :(
@@tracklizard4018 There's a guy on here - 'Drifts N' Lifts' - who basically buys them to wreck them. He's a one-man wrecking crew of red blocks and is making it very difficult to find a good one in the B.C. area. Very sad!
Volvo still supports a lot of things for these cars. Parts in the US are easy to find online at sites like rockauto. I just kept up with maintenance. Timing belt, oil, and tires.
Just bought mine 04/29/22 from a 1 owner 99k miles 000 rust for $500 But the car has not run since 2016 There is no power to fuel pump! I check fuse 11 with continuity from chrome ignition to 11 fuse and is grounded. Can somebody help?
I’m the current owner of this grey Volvo 940. Daily driver ❤️
Enjoy the car! What was the first song you listened to while driving it?
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Hi!) I am the owner of a 1993 Volvo 940. 2.3 atmospheric. The mileage is about 500 thousand kilometers. I live in Moscow, this is my everyday car, for more than three years. I like this car, reliable for its age, cheap, and, as I believe, undervalued. The car is good in its own way. Thanks for the video! (Sorry for the mistakes, if there are any, I wrote through a translator).
I’m glad you are enjoying your Volvo 940. It’s the perfect car for the cold winters of Moscow. Take care of it and it will be very reliable 😃
You can't beat the 940! Reliable, comfortable, easy to repair,...
I love my black berry pearl 940 estate from 1997. It's my daily driver and has never let me down. It has done 623000km (388000 miles) and it's running on LPG.
Wow that’s wonderful! Enjoy your car
Great car. They always look better factory stock, clean and original to me.
I’m a recent convert. I wanted a wagon, a classic, and something safe.
My boxy 940 Turbo Wagon really stood out to me when I first saw it, and I just love it.
It reminds me of my high school and college years long ago, and looks unique on the roads among the sea of generic pregnant jellybean crossovers.
218,000 miles and still driving like new. I’ll likely never get rid of it. I’m sure it will outlast me. 😉
Nice! I would love to get my hands on a turbo wagon. That really is the perfect car. Best of luck with yours. I’m sure if you take care of it, it will last forever.
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Thank you! Same to you and your great looking sedan. 😃
Had a 92 940 turbo wagon. Great car. 28-30mpg on the road. Cruise all day at 75 with no problem. Now have a 2002 V70T which is also a great rig.
@@pdxbohica Nice! One day I want to get an 850 turbo wagon
Just watch out for all those distracted drivers - phone users - on the roads out there! One nearly took out my 740!
Mine had about 500k km blew a headgasket after overheating it, Replaced it for 20$ at home took 3 hours such an easy car to work on and a lot of fun. Weld the diff and youll have a great drift car.
@@veryperson6011 It sounds like you made lemonade out of lemons 🍋
I love everything about the video. Your editing, filming everything. It's like watching a short movie.
I am truly inspired!
Thank you! I’m glad you appreciate the quality and the effort I put into these videos.
Little over 20 years ago about my first Brick, it was a 740, was naturally aspirated but that car got me through everything, I always wanted another Volvo. 2 weeks ago I finally bought a 92 940 turbo from a local dealership because they are hard to find...not because theyre scarcity, its just most owners wont let them go! this one was a great price.... I can't believe the love that has rekindled since i was a kid for these cars... all this time and I can't believe this 31 year old car drives as sound, and as confident as this one does! I will always have one in my garage from here on out.... and I love your 25 mile an hour test...Spot on man, You rock
I’m glad you liked the video. Enjoy your new brick!
I’ve got a 93 Volvo with over 420,000 miles and I honestly can’t believe it. We take it down to the creek off-road every weekend as well!
Haha that sounds awesome. You should make a video of that.
What an awesome car. An amazing purchase.
Congrats.
Thank you! I got pretty lucky. Sometimes life works out that way.
I love my 91 940t sedan 150k miles barely breaking in,7 yr ownership and counting,the turbo redblocks don't feel slow to me and if you want more power you can always do upgrades like cam,bigger turbo/intercooler,ecu chips,bigger injectors,e85.
Great video, keep the bricks on the road.
I'm glad you liked the video! Enjoy your turbo brick
Beautiful car! I've owned an '85 240GLT, a manual '88 240DL wagon, and a '91 740GL wagon. Now I'm itching to get back into another old Volvo.
Thank you! I think you should definitely get another one. They are getting a bit more of a following and are becoming harder to find in good condition.
One of the best things a person can do to these old Volvos is to soak all seams on the undercarriage with Fluid Film. Also spray it heavily inside the frame rails where the front and rear bumpers mount.
Good idea 👍🏻 thanks
I currently drive a 760GLE that i bought for $850 AUD. It has 295,000KM on it as of september 31, and it hasn't needed anything since i bought it in july 2022 other than a couple of tires. Best car i've ever owned! :D
These cars are fantastic! I hope you continue to enjoy years of care free driving.
Gotta love a classic Volvo!
Of course!
I have a 940 (1995 estate) and I bloody love it!
I got mine off an old retired doctor in Anglesey,wales
Nice, doctors always have great taste in cars and keep them very nice.
I own a Volvo 740 GL 1989 and she's still going pretty well. My longest trip I drove my Volvo 740 from Melbourne to Sawtell approximately 1,388.2 km and she didn't break down.😊
I got my tires changed recently and the mechanics love seeing retro vehicles in their workshop. She was slow when I fueled up with 91 but swapped over from 91 to 95 or 98. Big difference! 😊
Expensive but keeps the engine running performance well!
That sounds like you had an incredible road trip. I wish we had high octane like that here in the states. Cheers mate!
I have a 1989 740 GL with 96,000 miles on it... Had never replaced the , strut arm bushings....
Age and wear make the bushings fall apart.
If your front end is loose or rough, that bushing replacement made a huge difference.
I think age, more than miles, caused the deterioration. Just a thought. I should have replaced the bushings years ago.
I"ve owned it since 1993, purchased it from a friend who was leaving the country.
@@delwoodkelp8590 Yes you’re right. New bushings make the car drive like it’s brand new.
Had to leave a comment as a fellow 1994 940 owner! Highly agree on you on 'drivable classic'. I use mine as a daily driver and it never stranded me on the side of the road. I had mine since 2020 as my first car here in South Korea. Nothing on road today looks like 940's sheer boxyness😂 Since I'm in Korea so 9 of 10 cars you see here is Hyundai or Kia.. I get quite a lot of attention for driving mine. Even here RWD Volvo prices are going up. Not there with E34 or E36 or W124s but its on its steady rise I guess. Maybe its because of 70s technology and design being built in 90s makes these look even older than its real age. Only about 1400 examples of 940s has been shipped through 90s over here and since we have such strict law on importing classic cars... you guess. Anyway really enjoyed the whole '9:40' video!
Hello, I’m really glad that you enjoyed my video! That’s great that you were able to find one for your first car. It will definitely be great for years to come. 😎
Solid smart commentary. Watched it all the way, (thankfully!) since the Cat at the end, the Skater, made my day! I got three old Volvos and will be watching your complete oeuvre!
Thank you for the kind words. I’m glad that you enjoyed!
In the past, I owned a couple 244s, a 764 and a 944 turbo. Now, I own a 1994 944 made in Halifax. I also have a 745 1992 b230ft (in an emaculate shape, always been stored during winter, 165 000 kms on the clock, it even has the reversed third-row seats), made in Gent. They are reliable. The 745 is almost like a small pick-up truck, with a closed 7 ft bed when the rear seats are down. You can fit more stuff in it than you could in my friend's 2003 Tacoma. However, they are 30 years old cars. Don't expect to drive them around without spending any money. Unless you like to drive a pile of junk that squeak at every traffic light. For 30 years old cars though, they are 90s Corollas-range reliable (without the rust problems). Especially engine-wise and transmission-wise... Heck, even the heated seats still work in my 944.
But hey, in the end, you pay them cash, they're yours (I paid 2 000 $ for each a couple years back). Everytime I look around to get a newer (cheaper on gas) ride, I always look at them out the window and tell to myself: "Meh... Why bother?" I'm pretty sure I could sell my 745 for at least 10k in the current market. Those are becoming rarer and rarer. In a way, I feel kind of sad. Those are the last of the Mohicans in North America. A type of cars that the younger generation will never be able to experiment. A car that you pay cash and drive for many years, without any gimmick. The last reliable european cars, exempt from electronics, that we ever really got (alongside W124s I'd say). Everyday I drive and see people in their shiny new cars... that will probably end up at the junkyard before mines do.
They might be around until I can't find the parts anymore... Or until petrol won't be available anymore to the general public. That might come sooner than we thought.
It’s nice to hear about the Volvos that you have enjoyed. I agree, it feels great to have a reliable car that I don’t need to make high payments for. I keep up with the maintenance and it has treated me very well. I’ll be driving it for a long time to come.
Nice video man! Ive owned several of these cars and completely agree with your opinion. Here in sweden we get many turbos also. Looking at buying another one these cars, theyre something special
@@lifeaddicts6323 Thank you for watching! I’m happy to hear that you are enjoying a Volvo in Sweden. I bet it’s fun to drive it in the snow there.
I am a huge fan of Volvos anyway, love the 900s and the red block is such a durable engine. And so easy to work on. Great video!
Yes I agree! Thank you, I’m glad you liked it
They actually were built in Canada...great video, picked up a 1 owner 95 940 wagon in SC for 1k. 4th one owned. Nice find young man
I appreciate the comment. I didn’t know about the nova Scotia plant before making this video. Nice find! I hope you’re enjoying your Volvo.
Have a 1992 740 with 493K miles. All original drive train. Never any rebuilds. It's been in my family since new so I know the history very well. It has never left anyone stranded or been on a tow truck. I drive it daily as needed and up to 3000 miles round trip to visit family. I have never known of another car as reliable as this. I perform all maintenance myself. These cars are possibly the most reliable vehicles ever made. Hold onto that gem as long as you can.
Thanks for the nice story Jeffery. These Volvos really were overbuilt and made to last a lifelong if properly taken care of. My brother had a Volvo 240 that he used to tow big trailers with without any problems. Cheers!
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Yes they definitely were!!!! Another thing I forgot to mention is the headrests. They are perfectly positioned in these cars. I've never experienced a better placed headrest. I have to be careful not to get too comfortable and fall asleep on long trips!!!
@@12yearssober Haha yeah you are right about that. The seats are great too
That was my dream car in high-school. ❤
It’s still my dream car
Last month i bought Volvo 940 1995. It's my second car.
Awesome, you are really going to enjoy it.
I love ❤️ this car 🤤🤤🤤🤤
Thank you!
Although I prefer the 740 in many ways, the 940 is probably the best car period! And highway driving? The 740/940 is an awesome highway cruiser, always feel relaxed after a long drive, as well as always feeling well planted and easy to drive.
Yes I agree, there is something very relaxing about these Volvos. The simplicity really makes for a pleasant experience.
visuals go crazy
Thank you!
Today i'm going to check out a 940 2.3i Polar wagon from 1994.
I was looking for experiences and information and ended on this video among others.
Great video.
Good points.
Thank you I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I’m still driving mine and I like it.
@@HonJazzz I'm glad you're still driving your Volvo.
Sadly i had to pass on the 940 that i test drove.
It drove wonderfully.
Had the famous red-block.
It was nearly perfect aside from being rusted all around the front window.
The coolant system was sketchy.
Temp sensor was broken.
No pressure on the hoses even after test driving for 20 mins.
Possible that the water pump wasn't working, the thermostat was closed shut, or that merely the temp sensor failed.
Was a guess i just couldn't make for almost 2 grand.
I hope the car isn't ruined now.
Also, i apparently have really long legs and the car didn't have enough leg room for me.
I would have had to modify the seats if i wanted to fit in the 940.
Instead, today, i bought a black 2002 Volvo V70 2.4l 5-cylinder wagon with 215k miles for 2 grand.
A purchase that i don't regret.
Cheers!
@@DeeDee-pw9pm Those seem like really nice cars too! I’ve been looking at them as well. The 5 cylinder engines are really cool.
I’ve got a 1995 940 got it for 1k it’s got 455k miles on it and still going;)
That’s awesome! Best of luck with it.
I have a 91 Volvo turbo wagon.
Replacement for the one my teenage daughter totaled in 2006.
My girlfriend calls it a clunker.
I tell her it clunks with regal authority that lesser cars lack.
Wonderful car, the turbo models are great. That’ll run for a long time.
Here in Finland, no chance finding one of these under 2K these days😕 Some great examples go for 6K, even 8K! They are really going up in value.
Hold on to it tight, i live in Sweden and i own a 940 94' sedan.
As for the price, the same can be said here in Sweden.
You don't see that many old volvos that are used by "ordinary" people anymore, but rather they are used by "enthusiasts" who knows a thing or two about woring on cars.
Most of the old volvos here in Sweden are used by people associated with the "raggare" culture. Or "Amis culture" as i belive they are called in Finland. (but correct me if im wrong about the "Amis" thing)
@@robins4209 Yes the term "raggare" I know. Also the term "amis".
Back in the days there used to be a finnish-Swedish version, "rakkari".
But yes, this is how it goes.
Old Volvo 740, 940 are banged around by guys who have no teeth or education.
Btw...pristine 240 would be a 10/10
Outstanding model of Volvo
Truly their flagship model after the 240/260 series
Thank you! It really is a special car
The design of these cars is brilliant.
They need to bring this style back
@@HonJazzz For one thing the boxiness is better visibility out of the side windows and a larger survival space.
@@morganw8682 yup absolutely 👍🏻
loved the quality of this video...also forgot santa cruz California!!! soo many redblooocks
Thank you! I’ve never been out there but thanks for the heads up. I’ll have to check it out.
I can attest for that ! Currently lookin for a 740/940 in the area n that’s all I keep finding
Just being pedantic, but the 1994 940 was actually assembled in Halifax, Nova Scotia! Still quite rare to have a Swedish-Canadian vehicle :)
Interesting! I didn’t know that. Very cool 😎
@@HonJazzz There should be a factory applied sticker under the hood showing that - mine has one.
I bought a ‘93 945 for $350. Needed new steering rack and new tires. Bought 2 years ago, have put about 10,000 on it to 235k miles. AC does not work. Needed new blower motor to keep heat running well. Start idle is getting rough. So many things that could cause that, but going in for a January tune-up. Plugs, wires and dist cap at a minimum. Oh, and driver side key lock has shut down. Can’t lock car. Have had 94 945, 97 844, 94 964 (loved that car!) and 94 855T. But I think this 93 945 will be my last Brick. Unless I pony up for a 100,000 240 at like $10k.
These cars are the best! 🍻
Love my 95 940 wagon, somewhere around 500k miles now (odometer broke 15 years ago ~220k), still has a lot of pep (b230ft) factory turbo. I also have an '89 240 wagon NA Built b230f + 16v, will add a turbo in the future. I'll eventually t5 swap my 940 when I find a donor 850R/s70R engine, LS swapping was a thought but I want to keep Volvo purity.
Awesome! Sometimes I wish my car was a turbo wagon. I still enjoy it for what it is though. Definitely keep it Volvo! I feel like the LS swaps are boring.
Those cars are great, just updated version of the classic 240. Nowadays these bricks are worth 3000- 10000 euros in Finland.
Yes, they are modern day classics.
Killer video
Thanks!
becoming my new favorite
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
i have same car same year , was built in halifax nova scotia !
Nice that’s also cool
love this beautiful car, your editing and that guy at the end lol
Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video
Washington state also has a surprising amount of Volvos, I mainly see 240s but I’m sure others are plentiful
@@ripleyjanzen6007 I’ve never been there but you’re right. Maybe it’s a Pacific Northwest thing.
Excellent! When will you do part two of this same car at a track day or autocross??
That would be fun!
holy shit were u driving in princeton university???? i definitely recognize that intersection!! @4:02
Oh yeah, good eye
if you are over revving on a motorway you have a problem , they are great on motorways and certainly dont need to be over revved , if i recall right its around 2500 to 70 mph in 5th or over drive , manual gearbox
Thanks for the insight.
Yea i had an automatic overdrive, and it was around 25-2700 at 70mph.
Best car i've had, more comfortable than anything you can buy cheaply today.
fr the nicest colour
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Love my 940 and hopefully can fix it up one day just don’t know what to start with
What’s wrong with it?
@@HonJazzz bad rough idle, head gasket is going, suspension needs work, and some minor electrical issues. Oh also can’t forget the check engine light
Video 9:40 long nice 👍
Gooood eye 👁
Just bought one of these tanks for 1500. 261k miles on the clock, been driven to hell but it was in such good condition i figured why not get it?
Great purchase, you’re really going to enjoy it.
@HonJazzz Oh I know, no regrets getting it, just hope it lasts given the mileage it has
Good car, especially with turbo and manual trans.
Definitely 👍🏻
Always loved Volvos and Saabs more than super cars growing up. Still do. Finally bought my first Volvo last month. 03 s80. Typical Volvo fashion needed some work, a new cat and purge valve. Driver window doesn’t open and sunroof doesn’t open but the interior is perfect aside from the slightly worn front seats. I wanna turn it into a rally car I seen a guy turn one into. Gotta love Swedish bricks 🥹
Congratulations on your first Volvo! The S80 is an incredible car.
Enjoyed the video
Thank you!
"Revving it out to keep up with modern traffic." With the AW70L transmission and a 3.73 final drive ratio differential mine turns 2,400rpm's @100kmh. Hardly "revving it out". I find it to be a very good highway car. And that's after more than 20 years of owning it. Btw, I owned an '86 240 GL from '93 to 2006 with the same engine/transmission/differential combo. So, I have almost 30 years of on- the-road experience with these models.
Interesting, thanks for sharing that. Mine is a little over 3K at 75mph. It’s fine there but I don’t like to push it beyond that for extended periods. US highways are so fast. I feel like everyone is going at least 85mph now.
@@HonJazzz Yes, I know what you mean! I guess no one is concerned anymore about saving fuel or saving lives. Your vehicle's gas mileage drops drastically at those speeds and so does your survivability if you should be involved in a crash/collision. Something to keep in mind.
Where I live the speed limit is 55mph. So, I don't have a lot of experience driving at the speeds that you are talking about. A few years ago, I drove on I-95 in North Dakota. The speed limit was marked as 75 and I did 80. My 740 with the same drivetrain as yours felt fine at that speed, but I know my gas mileage was suffering. I didn't want to be pulled over by a state trooper, so 80 was fast enough for me. lol I'm sure the car would be fine at higher speeds.
The original owner told me he drove it at 100 on a trip to Florida with his family shortly after he bought it. With a 6,000 rpm redline and maximum horsepower @5400 and max torque @2750 these engines are built to handle high rpms.
@@bobjohnson205 yeah 55-65 really feels like the sweet spot for these. It’s a nice cruising speed for fuel and safety too.
@@HonJazzz I agree. It's a 'win, win, win'! Besides, these cars - yours and mine - are middle-aged and have earned the right to be treated well and not driven like a new disposable Ford! lol
@@bobjohnson205 yeah definitely! I wish Volvo was still made in Sweden.
Love it!
Me too
hope tht u still keep the volvo
I actually just sold it to a young enthusiast recently. I really enjoyed the car but I’m looking for a wagon.
4:38 Volvo > Rolls Royce
Haha I agree! I’m just not that interested in super expensive cars.
Growing up my parents had a 1994 Volvo 940... Had it when we use to live in Germany...My folks had it shipped from Sweden .. we also drove to Anchorage Alaska from Jacksonville Florida, only a 940 can make that trip..
Wow! That’s a big trip, but I’d trust a 940 can make it.
Oh for sure!
Smells good too
@@HonJazzz Ha ha I bet it does! Super cherry!
If you ever travel to Sweden esspecially the northern part you’ll see so many old, very old and too old Volvo’s that you’ll get sick of them. (Don’t be shocked by How slow the ”tractor” volvos are. ”EPA” search it)
Haha that sounds like a dream vacation for me.
I prefer slow! Remember the Aesop fable, 'The Tortoise and the Hare'? Slow and steady wins the race! 😀
I'm going to tell you I'm going to do right now if you get a service and maintain right everything checked service and so forth the the Volvo 940 from 90 to 96 and get them tune and Dyno tune and so forth they will be and the injectors calibrated and cleaned and maintained and so forth including the transmission and all and get it Road ready go back to the way it was when it was new don't be negative on that
Oh yeah maintenance is key
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I have one in my yard now in jamaica🇯🇲
That’s great! Enjoy the ride
I remember seeing people buy these for 200 bucks and trashing them. Now a rusty example is 2000 bucks.
Yuppp… it’s true
@@HonJazzz It's sad. I'm not even mad at the boomers that drove up the prices, I'm mad at the kids that trashed them FOR NO REASON. People used to drive these things into walls, skid them into walls, sit on the rev limiter for 15-20 minutes in neutral etc. There used to be so many of them and now they're almost rare :(
@@tracklizard4018 Agreed… we need to respect them
@@tracklizard4018 There's a guy on here - 'Drifts N' Lifts' - who basically buys them to wreck them. He's a one-man wrecking crew of red blocks and is making it very difficult to find a good one in the B.C. area. Very sad!
@@bobjohnson1587 Wait until you hear about what they do to these in Sweden lol
How hard are parts to find and what mechanical issues has it had?
Volvo still supports a lot of things for these cars. Parts in the US are easy to find online at sites like rockauto. I just kept up with maintenance. Timing belt, oil, and tires.
Just bought mine 04/29/22 from a 1 owner 99k miles 000 rust for $500
But the car has not run since 2016
There is no power to fuel pump!
I check fuse 11 with continuity from chrome ignition to 11 fuse and is grounded. Can somebody help?
Awesome deal! You’ve got a great car. I’m not sure what would cause that. Hopefully someone in the comments can help.
fuel pump relay. listen for 2 clicks when you turn the key on
Please how can l get Volvo 940 non turbo.
You’ll find one someday
At 25 miles per hour my 940 goes 15 miles per hour. Wouldn't have it any other way
Niceeeee
It depends on "how you take care of it"
Yeah definitely
How many miles did it have when you bought it?
I bought it around 175k. I’m just about to hit 200k
I have the same car. Maybe I need to do a video on that one and why I bought it…
Yes you really should.
@@HonJazzz OK, will put one together. Mine has done nine hundred miles….she is a beauty….
@@andrimnerofsweden2615 That’s wonderful! I can’t wait to see your video.
@@HonJazzz here it is: ruclips.net/video/BVedjxEkc7A/видео.html
Are they so cheap in the US?
Honestly, I think the price has come up since making this video
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They’re RWD and can be beat to shit. They will get expensive soon. The wagons already have.
Exactly, everyone needs a reliable and simple car like this.