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Daily driver is a '94 940, 298500 km (almost 187K mi) almost all the way on propane (LPG). I got it in late april at 275000 km with some overdue maintenance but generally seemed well cared for. Its relatively high mileage (for a dutch car) and chipped windscreen/bonnet leading edge suggest mainly highway use (good), interior is still very good, again obviously well cared for. I'm putting about 100 mi/day on it, most of it at 90 mph. Engine still runs fine, with only a very slight uneven idle which I'm perfectly willing to live with, and I know the valves are ending the end of their adjustment range (propane is harder on valve seats but easier on the bottom end). Apart from that I keep it in as good a condition as I can: regular servicing and every squawk gets seen to soon. I replaced all the switchgear lights (all were burned out), clutch (squealed but seemed nearly new when I pulled it, probably they forgot to change the pilot bearing), stick is a bit loose and can vibrate (new plastic bushings and wrist pin on order), and some minor stuff I saw to. These vehicles can remain fine cars up to a high mileage, or can (as I all to clearly was reminded when I was looking for this one) become absolute scruffy dogs when not taken care of, just like any other car. But give it a good clean and
some TLC and they'll stay fine for years to come.
The 900 series: possibly the best car Volvo ever put out, especially the 940 which combined luxury, quality body and trim with a well understood, mature drivetrain and easy servicing.
Bram
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