So...I don't see too many S40's on the road here (Portland, Oregon) but
there tend to be a few at the dealers.  Pretty much set on purchasing one
but dealers seem to be way overpriced.  Majority of the ones I have seen
range 15ish to as high at 17 with 50,000 miles on them - some have as few as
30,000 miles.  Blue Book private is around 12 - which is what I would like
to spend.  I wish there were more private sellers out there wanting to sell.

Are they this way in other places or do I have to pay a "premium" for Volvo?
Other cars don't seem to have as big a markup.

Another question - might get a biased answer in this group but do you feel
spending $15,000 on an 01 S40 with a few options worth the value?

Thanks for you help in advance.

Diggler