Hi All,

I am looking to replace one of the aging RWD Volvos with a 940 turbo. Currently, I drive an '86 244 with 360K miles, an '83 245 with 280K miles, and a '72 142E with 450K miles.

I've kept all cars in good cosmetic and mechanical condition, but the '83 has some severe rust issues and it can't stay running for more than a few months at a time - despite the fact that I have, piece-by-piece over time, rebuilt the suspension, steering/front end, and electrical systems. I am thinking about keeping the '83 for parts and dirty jobs (like hauling landscaping stuff for my yard) but otherwise retiring it.

The '86 is the best running, and most comfortable, car in the group. I want to keep this one for as long as I can and the mileage is starting to get "up there." This will go from daily driver status to weekend/special trip status.

The '72 142E is a family car, originally owned by my Uncle, that I all but restored from the ground up. These days, I drive it "for fun" when the urge hits, but it's not in full rotation.

So, I am thinking about a '94 or '95 940 Turbo for my commute to work. What is the driving experience like compared to a 240? Maintenance? Cost of running? I drove a 740 once and didn't really like it. It felt like...well...a small, compact car. It did not have the 'bank vault' feeling going down the road that I get in my 240's and 142E. I also wasn't a fan of the ride - it was damped better than the 240s but I felt this gave up something in road feel. Friends and family have said that my 240's rides are "jarring" and at times uncomfortable (w/Bilsteins and poly bushings) but I like it that way - I feel like I'm driving a car and not an appliance.

I will say that the 740 I drove was much quieter, more refined, and felt more powerful than my 240's. Of course, this was only one car - my sample size is too small to draw any real conclusions.