Hi, Folks,

What's the difference between 940 and 960? Are they in the same category?
If there is a website I can research on there 2 cars, please let me know. Thanks!

- Shawn
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90' 240 DL wagon 138k. Dreaming of a mint 940 '95 ;)

The 91 940 SE is almost identical to the 92 960. The seats are slightly different and in my case I have the turbo version of the SE. The SE is the only 940 model that I am aware of that has IRS. The car also has the identical dash to the 960 and the fuse locations are identical(on the drivers side of the dash) instead of behind the center console. The later model 940s had a shorter hood.

In my case I perfer the 940 to the 960 engine ie far more reliable. I had a partically trying experience with the 960 engine until the engine cratered with a broken timing belt due to gauling bearing on the intake cam. In this case a new belt would have broke even if it had been put on the morning it broke. Not a strong testimony IMHO.

Thanks Jerry!
I am in the market, hunting for a nice Volvo Wagon. Last night, I just checked out a 97' 960. It's a good car, but I doubted its reliablity as well. Your post is very helpful. I think I am going for 940 wagon. However, one thing is very annoying - the latest 940 wagon was made in 1995. So, it's hard to find a mint one - well serviced, with reasonable mileage, good body....
Here is a car I will check out this Sat. Would you please give me some suggestion how to test drive this car, and how to check it? The more in details, the better. Thanks!

Car info:
1995 Volvo 940 $6,300
Blue 4-door Wagon, 56087 miles, AUTO 4SPD, 2.3L I4.

RWD, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Anti-Lock Brakes, Power Brakes, Dual Air Bag Restraints, AM/FM Stereo Tape, Power Antenna, Child Seat (1), Velour/Cloth Seats, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Fog Lights, Tachometer, Intermittent Wipers, Rear Window Defroster, Rear Window Wiper

- Shawn
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90' 240 DL wagon 138k. Dreaming of a mint 940 '95 ;)

click on the driving link then older model info ( i think you have to log in)models fron early 80's to 2002 with specs and basic pic

http://www.ownerconnection.com/Home/