hi,

There is this one volvo in my area for 300 U.S. 134,000 miles. Its a volvo DL. What is a DL is this gas or diesel? Also how long does it take to do a timing belt on this engine?

Thanks

Nick

 

I believe DL and GL are trim levels.
GL being the more "upscale" of the two.
My 1989 DL is a gas engine.

 

The DL designation is the trim level. My 1990 DL wagon is also a gas engine.
What year and model are you looking at? At that price, even if it needs some work, it sounds good.

 

Hi,

ok i called yesterday. Its a 1996 volvo 240 DL. Has 134,xxx miles on it. Bought for son son drove a while and bought a truck insted. I took a quick look at the outside and looks ok. Some minor rust showing. He said i could come and take a look at it today and start it drive it and do what ever i want. He want 500 CDN as is. I will have to saftey it which is no prob because my dad has a bodyshop and he can do saftey;s. also we have a lot of tools so i would like to do some of the work myself. WHat do i look for when i go see it? I just want a car to toy around with. Learn new things and drive as i go.

Please advise me on what to look for.

Nick

 

OK. It still sounds like a good deal. I hope it's not too good to be true. at the current exchange rate, it's about $425. I hope that some of the experts will respond with more substantive issues, but the obvious rust, cracks in the interior plastic, upholstery, etc.

Do drive it. Listen to the engine and exhaust. it should start up quickly and strongly. Feel for any mushiness in brakes or lack of pickup when accelerating. operate everything you can think of: lights, windows, washers, wipers. Open everything, especially the hood, and look. Check the tread on the tires. lift the rugs if you can and check the floors for rust or holes - there probably will not be any -- this is a Volvo after all, but . . . See if the current owner has the manuals and especially the service records. If it has passed Canadian inspection processes, it will likely be ok in U.S., but one of the best things is to take it to a mechanic you trust to look it over. I assume you are near Canadian border and get to it easily?

Another consideration is that if the car is in Canada and you will be bringing it back, there might be additional fees or taxes. Customs duties? Not familiar with that kind of international transaction.

Bottom line is, if you love it and it runs, and you want a new toy, it's cheaper than a computer. Go for it.

 

Im not really sure that the year is correct.The last year in the U.S. was 1993.
Are you sure it is a 240?

 

hi,

sorry its a 1986. Also see the issues it has in my other post "a few 240 Issues" Thanks Tech

Nick

 

Nick,

I had previously seen your other post so knew it was an '86. Now I have checked again and see tech's reply and I agree: this seems like a good deal.

The cracking, if it is minor, is acceptable and actually pretty good for these cars. The interior plastic are often in fairly bad shape, usually due to sun exposure for the dash. So my last word of advice is, again, if you like it, get it, and if you don't have a garage or carport for it, buy a tarp and keep her covered.

Florence

 

I think it is a steal. If I were there I woud buy it. In north carolina rust is not a problem but I looked at a volvo wagon with 150,000 miles , dented passenger fender, missing trim on body, needed new seats, no door pockets, he wanted $3,100 I suggested $500. The good volvos go fast here and for 1800-3000$ It was a 1993 in crappy shape. No sale.

 

What jeepster said. And please keep us posted on what happens. If you do get it, some pictures might be fun.

 

will do. I forgot to call him today. Will call tommorrow. and hopefully friday i can be a volvo owner.

Nick