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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / September 2006always wanted a volvo wagon...240 /740/ 940
so I hav eabout 800 to 1500 bucks I would like any of these in this order 740 turbo 740 940 turbo 940 240 in a wagon.... now, what do I look for when buying? just running stopping etc.... any trouble spots... I worked as a mechanics assistant gopher....so I know a little about this stufff I am ready to pull the trigger, so I have a car to get me thru the tri state winters....ny nj ct.... any ideas where to find one for sale? any help you can provide..... what would be a good choice? I would like a 740 turbo, about 87-1990, about 1000 bucks.....and ready to go.....maybe fix a thing or two..... am I dreaming? will 500 more dollars turn the dream into a reality>? thanks Great link for 700 and 900 series Volvos... http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/BuyingUsed7xx.htm As for where to look: craigslist.com. > Great link for 700 and 900 series Volvos... > > http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/BuyingUsed7xx.htm > > As for where to look: craigslist.com. craigslist.org :-) > craigslist.org :-) Ah, I never noticed the "org" Craigslist is a true phenomenon. IPD also offers a free classified / for sale board: http://www.ipdusa.com/ClassifiedAdIndex.aspx Autotrader.com might be worth looking at, too. Your message reads like an old Burma Shave roadside advertisement. Try not pressing return after every word. > so I hav eabout 800 to 1500 bucks > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > any trouble spots... All are fine cars. Personally I would look at the 960 wagon which is not on your list. Biggest issue for cars of that age will be how well they were maintained. Check the service records and have the car inspected by a competent mechanic. Next to be concerned about is rust if you are buying a car from an area that salts the roads a lot. I would avoid a 15 to 20 year old car from places that get snow and ice. $1,000 will get you a car with close to 200,000 miles. I would stay away from engines with turbos at that age cause the compressor is probably getting ready to fail. > I worked as a mechanics assistant gopher....so I know a little about > this stufff [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > thanks I didn't see the 850's on your list, but that would be the top of mine. I'd look for a mid 90s model and I'd steer clear of the turbos. Just my $.02. > I didn't see the 850's on your list, but that would be the top of mine. > I'd look for a mid 90s model and I'd steer clear of the turbos. Just > my $.02. Ah but the turbos are by far the most enjoyable to drive, and tend to hold up about as well as the NA motors. thanks! this has helped.....since I posted....I .... searched craigs list found a 760 turbo wagon bought it! spent 500 bucks... 1987 765 ti with 225k miles burma shave!!!! search my name...acapaldi....to find out more about the car...will post.... picking it up this sat...... > thanks! > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > picking it up this sat...... Replace the engine wiring harness if not done already and you should have a nice car with a bit of cleanup. |
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