Hey oldduke

I've been privledged to own (2) 940's.
Both were (are) 4 cylinder B230F engines with AW-70 automatics.
The first one that I owned (92 model) had the Regina Fuel injection system with Rex ignition.
The last one (94 model) has the Bosch LH2.4 injection and the EZ-K ignition.

Both cars provided excellent service.
My wife is still driving the 94 model with 160K miles, and the engine still runs like new.
The 94 model has the "lock out" torque converter and it can be sort of a nuisance if you live on a mountain or do a lot of uphill driving..
The 92 model needs a transmission (250K miles and run low on transmission fluid).

The body on the 940 has much more space in the interior, but it just doesn't seem as solid as the "ole 240".

The front brakes on the 940 as not as well designed as the 240's, and rotor warpage can be a problem unless the calipers are well maintained.
The rear brakes (On the non-independant suspension...which both of mine have) are the same as the ATE brakes on the 240 models.

Some of the interior components are built lighter and are more easily damaged than the 240 models....sun visors, seat covers, door panels, etc.

The front suspension doesn't seem to be as "beefy" as the 240 model.

But...all in all, I really like the cars, and they are the next logical step up for the 240 drivers who can't find a replacement "brick".

Just my opinion
steve

I've owned 3 240s (still have one) and now have 2 940s. One is sedan, one is wagon. The styling diffrences are obvious. The 940 is a more refined package and the blower motor is a snap to replace. The 940s seem to have a little less headroom, possibly due the sunroof. It's really hard to find one without the sunroof. Many of the 940s have the Regina control system which seems to work fine but I think parts are harder to come by.

I think a 940 is for you, if you can abide an automatic.
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why not another 240?

Hello oldduke,

700.900 cars, are not too different. The 850, and 855 are great cars particularly the 96-97 years. I've had 120, 240, 740, 745, 760, 850, and 855. All great cars. I found the 800 cars the easiest to live with. The earlier 800 cars had lots of issues. My 855 was running really strong with 300k on the clock. If you want rwd then you'd have to stick with the 900 and earlier models.

Best of luck

greendread

A 940 Volvo is essentially a 740 with smoothed out body lines (more attractive to my eyes). Like the 740 it can come as a 4 door or wagon. I've read here that it never had a stick shift in the US models. I've owned every Volvo model from the 544 and on (except a 740). My '92 940 turbo was a fine car for the highway but my own taste and needs prefer the taller seating position of a 240 and the smaller overall size of the 240 relative to the 740/940. Even with the Turbo model sway bars and shocks the 940T felt whalelike compared to a 240 Turbo. One aspect of the 940 I did really like was it was much quieter than any other RWD Volvo -- a factor I've come to appreciate now that I'm much closer to 70 than 60---and maybe explains the popularity of a Buick for mature (in age) drivers. -- Dave