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I am in the market for a used car that I can drive for 100k moles. So naturally I am looking into Volvos. I have about $5,000.
I think I have narrowed it down (unless you think I am way off) to a 1993 240GL with 100K (no rust), 1998 s70 T5 with 95k (needs brakes and speedo is glitchy), 2001 s80 T6 with 90k (actually the is $6,200), and a 2001 S40 1.9T with 115k (new brakes, timing belt...) Except for the S80 all are within $4,500 to $5,000. I commute 100 miles a day (all highway, half of it in stop and go traffic). I would just like to have a beater that will be reliable and not have a car payment for a few years. Any suggestions? |
Originally Posted by Bean815
(Post 273190)
I am in the market for a used car that I can drive for 100k moles. So naturally I am looking into Volvos. I have about $5,000.
I think I have narrowed it down (unless you think I am way off) to a 1993 240GL with 100K (no rust), 1998 s70 T5 with 95k (needs brakes and speedo is glitchy), 2001 s80 T6 with 90k (actually the is $6,200), and a 2001 S40 1.9T with 115k (new brakes, timing belt...) Except for the S80 all are within $4,500 to $5,000. I commute 100 miles a day (all highway, half of it in stop and go traffic). I would just like to have a beater that will be reliable and not have a car payment for a few years. Any suggestions? |
You want to buy a used car that will run for 100k miles? A dream.
Spend $2k on the car and put $3k in the bank for repairs and REGULAR maintenance. |
Originally Posted by typhoon
(Post 273214)
you want to buy a used car that will run for 100k miles? A dream.
Spend $2k on the car and put $3k in the bank for repairs and regular maintenance. da truth!! Ha lol :) |
I am having my 3rd kid and I am an accountant. Looking cool is too ambitious for me. Thanks for the detailed advice. I think the 240 is the way to go. I just hope I could find one with some service history. What does "pre-buyers" inspection go for these days?
Thanks again |
Originally Posted by Bean815
(Post 273294)
I am having my 3rd kid and I am an accountant. Looking cool is too ambitious for me. Thanks for the detailed advice. I think the 240 is the way to go. I just hope I could find one with some service history. What does "pre-buyers" inspection go for these days?
Thanks again |
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