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940 turbo vs mbenz 230E
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clorox
, Apr 23 2005 01:43 AM, 50 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 23 April 2005 - 01:43 AM
hi..
need comments on both cars.the benz 230E i mean from W124 model.
need to decide between both.since benz is higher price(not necessarily
better),so serious consideration more to volvo.
preference to aspects of comfort ride&reliability.
need comments on both cars.the benz 230E i mean from W124 model.
need to decide between both.since benz is higher price(not necessarily
better),so serious consideration more to volvo.
preference to aspects of comfort ride&reliability.
#2
Posted 23 April 2005 - 10:15 AM
I think both cars are equally comfortable & reliable. The choice will very
much depends on your priorities. The Benz will retain it's value better
than the Volvo & if this is a priority... I would suggest that you test
drive both the cars. Let your "butt" decide which one to choose.
Personally, I find that driving a Volvo gives your more excitement.
Good luck.
much depends on your priorities. The Benz will retain it's value better
than the Volvo & if this is a priority... I would suggest that you test
drive both the cars. Let your "butt" decide which one to choose.
Personally, I find that driving a Volvo gives your more excitement.
Good luck.
#4
Posted 23 April 2005 - 11:23 AM
The Benz definitely will look more prestige...
Volvo 940 is one big block of tin can....
Volvo 940 is one big block of tin can....
#5
Posted 23 April 2005 - 12:50 PM
... but Merz 124 will smell the smoke of the 940-T....
Anyway, it'll depends on your needs and fancy. Merz are more prone to
theft and robbery though
Anyway, it'll depends on your needs and fancy. Merz are more prone to
theft and robbery though
#6
Posted 23 April 2005 - 02:50 PM
You'll look better driving a Merc and feel better inside a Merc than a
Volvo. Really.
Volvo. Really.
#7
Posted 23 April 2005 - 04:14 PM
I have a friend who owns a W124. His comment: 940 has better insulation
and more powerful.
and more powerful.
#8
Posted 23 April 2005 - 05:50 PM
thank u very much.
kilogram...
i post in volvo forum bcoz like i said,serious consideration is on
volvo.but until today still no decision.that's why need volvo members view.
im interested to ziemann&cap comments...design aspect, i prefer 230E.but
the 940 is handsome in it own way. resale value not an issue bcoz the car
will be collector's item.will be kept for long time.both cars are going to
be classic.want to get both...not rich.one at one time.
i put priority on best ride/comfort and reliabilty.
kilogram...
i post in volvo forum bcoz like i said,serious consideration is on
volvo.but until today still no decision.that's why need volvo members view.
im interested to ziemann&cap comments...design aspect, i prefer 230E.but
the 940 is handsome in it own way. resale value not an issue bcoz the car
will be collector's item.will be kept for long time.both cars are going to
be classic.want to get both...not rich.one at one time.
i put priority on best ride/comfort and reliabilty.
#9
Posted 23 April 2005 - 08:56 PM
clorox,
Based on Consumer Report USA, the overall reliability (tested for vehical
age from 6 to 8 years old), the following are the comparison V940 and MB
E-Class
Reliability Rank
1991 V940 - 0.90 .... E-Class - 0.88
1992 V940 - 0.80 .... E-Class - 0.90
1993 V940 - 0.75 .... E-Class - 0.69
1994 V940 - 0.80 .... E-Class - 0.71
UK Volvo Used Cars :
Most Reliable Used Volvos
VOLVO 240 `91 & `92
VOLVO 940 `94 & `95
VOLVO 850 `95 - `97
VOLVO S40/V40 `01 - `02
VOLVO S60 `01 - `03
VOLVO V70 `99-00, `03 (the 1999 & 2000 V70 are very reliable)
Worst Reliable Used Volvos
VOLVO 960 `95-97
VOLVO S40/V40 `00
VOLVO S60 AWD `04
VOLVO S80 `99-03
VOLVO S90/V90 `97-98
VOLVO V70 `98, `01-02
Volvo V70XC `98-01, `03
VOLVO XC90 `03-04
You may try to find V940 Harmony Edition, Engine B230FK - it was down-
graded from V940SE (Sport Edition), you could fly up to 200 km/h ....
hehehehehehe ... I cari kawan...but still smell smoke from T5.
Based on Consumer Report USA, the overall reliability (tested for vehical
age from 6 to 8 years old), the following are the comparison V940 and MB
E-Class
Reliability Rank
1991 V940 - 0.90 .... E-Class - 0.88
1992 V940 - 0.80 .... E-Class - 0.90
1993 V940 - 0.75 .... E-Class - 0.69
1994 V940 - 0.80 .... E-Class - 0.71
UK Volvo Used Cars :
Most Reliable Used Volvos
VOLVO 240 `91 & `92
VOLVO 940 `94 & `95
VOLVO 850 `95 - `97
VOLVO S40/V40 `01 - `02
VOLVO S60 `01 - `03
VOLVO V70 `99-00, `03 (the 1999 & 2000 V70 are very reliable)
Worst Reliable Used Volvos
VOLVO 960 `95-97
VOLVO S40/V40 `00
VOLVO S60 AWD `04
VOLVO S80 `99-03
VOLVO S90/V90 `97-98
VOLVO V70 `98, `01-02
Volvo V70XC `98-01, `03
VOLVO XC90 `03-04
You may try to find V940 Harmony Edition, Engine B230FK - it was down-
graded from V940SE (Sport Edition), you could fly up to 200 km/h ....
hehehehehehe ... I cari kawan...but still smell smoke from T5.
#10
Posted 23 April 2005 - 09:55 PM
"... but Merz 124 will smell the smoke of the 940-T...."
then go for merc laaa, smokey 940 sure show that the car was ruined (can be
used for fogging je laa).... ehehehehehehe......
then go for merc laaa, smokey 940 sure show that the car was ruined (can be
used for fogging je laa).... ehehehehehehe......