93 Volvo 240

[levi]

May go to look at a 93 Volvo 240 sedan (not wagon), 5spd, 98K, supposedly in decent condition, used as daily driver. Odo works, AC cold, no rust on body. $1500.

What to look for, beware of, etc?

I know nothing about Volvo's. Talk to me.

 

[StevieC]

Be careful you might wake up one day and realize how ugly the car is. Can be quite terrifying and Volvo's are known for this!

(J/K)

I'm more of a believer in the person who maintains the car and not the design itself. (This isn't to say some cars aren't prone to problems, but 90% of them I would say it's the owner that makes the difference in its reliability)

Have a mechanic look at it, but it sounds like a great deal.

 

[johninmemphis]

Lots of info on the net. Check out http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/tips.php for buying a used 240. I love them. Have a 91 with ~200K. Engine will last forever. Price sounds very low for a 93 though. They've been going much higher on eBay for that year and under 100K mi.

 

[levi]

Thanks, folks!

 

[mormit]

Price and mileage sound real sweet for a 93. Make sure everything else checks out.

Other good resources are http://www.brickboard.com for info and advice and http://www.fcpgroton.com for parts. Maintenance is really easy on RWD Volvos and parts prices are low.

I keep my '85 240 wagon around as a spare because everything works on it and it's good for hauling stuff around you don't want to stick in your newer vehicles.

 

[addyguy]

Low mileage for a '93, which means lots and lots of short-trip driving, which is hard on a car.

But I agree, price seems great - low mileage Volvo's are usually not cheap!

 

[levi]

Vehicle sold before I could go see it.

Thanks for all the input, guys.