Good day,

I just joined the forum yesterday due to my intention to purchase a 1990 740 turbo wagon. I will be going to see the car today. The only thing that I know about the wagon is that it has about 200k miles and is selling for about $1500 dollars.

Can anyone give me any advise on things that I should pay strict attention too. Any common problems or inperfections I should look for.

Visually the car looks good. Good tires, paint, but looks can be deceiving.

Thanks,

Geko

 

Make sure the timing belt has been done. Check engine mounts. Give it a good look over.

 

Good morning!

Took a test drive yesterday, the wagon is from Arizona (I am in Cleveland, GO CAVS!!!!) very clean for a 16 year old. Steering felt a little loose, but otherwise car performed well. I drove in on some pretty rough roads as well as express way including "Dead Man's Curve" eastbound, inside lane!
When I punched it I didn't feel that super rush from turbo but car pulled very strong (low end tourqe). I am accustomed to turbo blast from Saab 900SE turbo.

Engine was super clean with no signs of leaks.

What other advise can you give me?

THX,

Geko

 

For $1500 you shouldn't be expecting much. For that price you can't go wrong if it's running and looks half decent. Basic rule of thumb is you have to pay around $3,000 to get a car that you can truely count on. By the way GO BUCKS! I'm from Columbus, OH.