Hi Joseph what a great Volvo I have owned three Volvo Estates my first was 121 Amazon then I had a 240 and my last one was a 245 all great cars and reliable and comfortable to drive thanks for the video best regards Andy Allen
Yes, all sorts of classic Volvos with the red block OHV and OHC engines. It was cars like those that gave the company the solid reputation they continue to enjoy.
Yes, it is a very nice car, even better than Mr Coleman's previous 960. I don't like the droopy door handles on the inside, and I would prefer a beige leather interior, but apart from that....
An amazing car! One of the best motors I’ve ever driven - a former boss had a brand new one - I’d look for any excuse to borrow it. The engine was superb, lusty, flexible, but very smooth. For a large estate car it handled really well - you could really hustle it along. Sport mode on the automatic ‘box made it very swift. It also had a wonderful, comfortable and well built interior. I have looked at buying one as a daily driver, but I think they’ll be difficult to source parts for, and rather thirsty!
Yes, not the most economical car, but parts availability seems reasonable OK, considering how rare they are. The engine is one of the best things about these, along with the handling.
Someone just down the road from me has one of these as a stable mate for his mk3 firebird. Both looked lovely and as H.G. Wells Martians did with earth, I regard them with envious eyes.
Absolutely stunning car, Mr Lloyd, and a great review. I have a sneaking suspicion that you would like one of these in Olive Green Pearl with Beige leather interior.
@lloydvehicleconsulting I'm sure you've seen the one on a popular Internet site in your specification for 1200 but it's a fixer upper but 62k genuine miles.
Smashing video Joseph, nice to see Mr. Coleman with another V90. Makes me miss my 960. I need to stop messing about with the diesels and get it back on the road! Would be interesting to see the 45 page options booklet, do you know if it is available online anywhere?
Sir, we cannot discuss such things, can we? We can, however, discuss Mr Coleman's latest purchase. You will have to ask him if he has the option book for a facelifted 960.
I'd imagine parts availability would be an issue. I just scrapped off my 2005 S80 D5 SE Lux manual (saloon) because I needed an automatic due to a disability, and also many parts had to be sourced direct from Volvo in Sweden. In fact I never did get a replacement for the in-car entertainment system (HU850) despite searching extensively through dealerships, eBay and even an email direct to Volvo in Gothenburg. I'm sad at letting it go because it was quiet, comfortable and economical (something which the replacement definitely isn't).
Well, I drove a Mark I S80 earlier this year. It was very comfortable indeed. I don't think things like the radio exist new any more, sadly... A placement unit would have to come from somewhere like Ebay secondhand, I imagine. Parts availability on this one seems OK as far as I understand it.
A good solid RWD Joseph. Did I notice a 3 gear Borg Warner ? Not the most economical vehicle to run I fear. Ideal for a low mileage runabout if you can afford the road tax.
What a glorious car sir! The colemans have very good taste. Been looking here already but just not available much here. This has really given me Wagon ( estate bug again ) Suits you Sir 🫡
