Since I became interested in one I've been keeping my eye on Ebay and Autotrader websites so I can see what sort of money they're fetching and what spec's are available. The trouble is that I want a saloon with a manual gearbox and in the facelifted shape rather than the old one, can I find one???..where the hell are they all?. The only one's being advertised are either estates or auto's and I can't stand the back end of the 960 estate's.
What do you mean by face lift model? do you mean the same as the S90?
Yup, but to be honest anything around 'N' reg or newer.
will have a search round for ya TC
Couple on Pistonheads at the moment, both auto's though, did they actually do a manual ?
they did do a manual just extrememly rare lol like rocking horse poo and hens teeth rare
Well... the reason you are not finding one is 'cos they didn't make many, and they sold even less of that spec in the UK!!! The vast vast vast majority of 900s were autos. Good luck with it.
Cheers, Al. I've no reall objection to an Auto, however I'd sooner have a manual if I can find one. As it so happens my father in law has an old shape 940 turbo sat on his driveway gathering moss, wonder if the gearbox would fit a 960?..
dont think there is any difference if the engines are the same Craig, ask rufe see if ha can advise mate
[quote=T5ER;273371]dont think there is any difference if the engines are the same Craig, ask rufe see if ha can advise mate[/quote] Lol, then no, this is an old redbock as apposed to the later white blocks.
[quote=Tomcat;273375]Lol, then no, this is an old redbock as apposed to the later white blocks.[/quote] still might be worth checking to see if the boxes are the same though
Yeah, would make the ideal donor car as it's been sat idle for years and he wants rid of it anyway.
[quote=Tomcat;273375]Lol, then no, this is an old redbock as apposed to the later white blocks.[/quote] the gearbox bellhousing are different ,the white glass has got the same style bellhousing as the 850/v70 m56 fwd .if i was you get a late 940 saloon cd spec manual easy to mod and rwd and all the body panels are interchangable on 940/960/s90/v90 and also better on fuel ,plus 200k is just run on the redblock lol
[quote=smithy;273432]the gearbox bellhousing are different ,the white glass has got the same style bellhousing as the 850/v70 m56 fwd .if i was you get a late 940 saloon cd spec manual easy to mod and rwd and all the body panels are interchangable on 940/960/s90/v90 and also better on fuel ,plus 200k is just run on the redblock lol[/quote] Oh god no....My father in law has a J reg 940 Turbo sat on his drive doing nothing and I'd sonner leave it to rot than drive it, I'm after one with that lovely straight six engine.
[quote=Tomcat;273599]Oh god no....My father in law has a J reg 940 Turbo sat on his drive doing nothing and I'd sonner leave it to rot than drive it, I'm after one with that lovely straight six engine.[/quote] the last 940 lpts p/r regs where alot better car and has the 4th generation redblack said to be 1 of the strongest in standard form .but the straight 6 are nice and smooth and sounds nice too so i do understand your point. when i went from my lovely v70 turbo to my 940 lpt i didnt think i would like it but now i luv the thing i must be mad lol
Mate keep your eyes out you will get one. A mate of mine had his gold 964 up for sale last year with 6 months tax and a full years mot. It was a 2.5 6 cylinder manual and in mint condition. I had the T5 at the time so didn't want anything else but shortly after the T5 gave up so I phoned him and he had just sold it the previous day for £400. It went to England so keep yours eyes peeled you will get one they are there. I'm just annoyed I hadn't bought that one at the time.
Should be getting one shortly(if everything works out ok), getting a 964 2.5 Manual gearbox, 12 months tax, Mot'd till March, all for £550....Hopefully
[quote=Tomcat;283674]Should be getting one shortly(if everything works out ok), getting a 964 2.5 Manual gearbox, 12 months tax, Mot'd till March, all for £550....Hopefully[/quote] Happy days mate glad to here it there a beautiful car and very very smooth. Good luck with everything.
herry up and get it lol
[quote=Tomcat;283674]Should be getting one shortly(if everything works out ok), getting a 964 2.5 Manual gearbox, 12 months tax, Mot'd till March, all for £550....Hopefully[/quote] get the 960 manual get it modded nicely and bring it to york please then i wont look so bad lol
I'm going to, I'm just waiting on a few things.....
[quote=Tomcat;283818]I'm going to, I'm just waiting on a few things.....[/quote] Throttle Body? some yoda type bloke swiped it:troutslap :cussing:
How about when ive got the garage built make a custom exhaust to get things flowing more easily
[quote=jamest5r;283821]Throttle Body? some yoda type bloke swiped it:troutslap :cussing:[/quote] Lol, nah, it's not that car I'm buying, that one is an auto...
[quote=t5 pete;283824]How about when ive got the garage built make a custom exhaust to get things flowing more easily[/quote] Thanks for the offer Pete, but if I'm going to be driving it then that's one of the first thing's that's going to get done, I've already checked prices, £450 ish for a manifold back stainless performance system with two pipes.
[quote=Tomcat;283832]Thanks for the offer Pete, but if I'm going to be driving it then that's one of the first thing's that's going to get done, I've already checked prices, £450 ish for a manifold back stainless performance system with two pipes.[/quote] Thats a good price you do realise there is two manifolds /down pipes that will be needed
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Yeah, I knew that, should make some interesting sounds once it's done,lol.
yeah will really sound good so when you picking it up
Depends if the sale of mine goes through, if it does then possibly next week.
My father has a 960 or 964 estate. It is a genuine old boys car Volvo as per the stereotype that we all know rarely fits these days. It is a J-Reg and goes from his house to the golf club over the road most days ( a few hundred yards) . He is quite shall we say comfortable financially but loves the car and wont ever change it hes not flash , one of those types. Eventually he had to allow the wife to have her XC90 but he's happy in his J reg car as the boot is huge for clubs and lecie trolley. I know it's the largest engine and widest boot and its rare , is that a 960 or 964 ?. I dont think I'll ever be able to aquire it for anyone as he'll never let it go but its quite rare I'm told. Regards Mas