should i buy a volvo with 290,000 miles?
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should i buy a volvo with 290,000 miles?
There s a 1994 850 sedan Volvo that im looking at buying for $1,000 but the only problem is that it has 290,000 mile. The lady says it drives fine and the only problem is a squeeking door.
Is it worth it. is replacing the engine on volvos hard?
There is also a 1987 740 wagon for $1,200 with 203,000 miles.
Which would you get if any?
Thanks
Is it worth it. is replacing the engine on volvos hard?
There is also a 1987 740 wagon for $1,200 with 203,000 miles.
Which would you get if any?
Thanks
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RE: should i buy a volvo with 290,000 miles?
What the hell kind of cars are you looking at? 200k miles?!?!
If it were me, I would stay away from ANYTHING with over 200k miles. When cars get old, problems arise, no matter what brand. Plus, they're both asking too much.
If it were me, I would stay away from ANYTHING with over 200k miles. When cars get old, problems arise, no matter what brand. Plus, they're both asking too much.
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RE: should i buy a volvo with 290,000 miles?
What's your price range?
Edit: If you look a couple posts down, you'll see that Tech got a '96 Turbo w/ 180k miles for about a grand..
Although 180k is still a bit high for my tastes, it gives you a very good idea of what the price range should be... 290k for a grand. LOL (But interestingly it shows how long Volvos can last)
Edit: If you look a couple posts down, you'll see that Tech got a '96 Turbo w/ 180k miles for about a grand..
Although 180k is still a bit high for my tastes, it gives you a very good idea of what the price range should be... 290k for a grand. LOL (But interestingly it shows how long Volvos can last)
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RE: should i buy a volvo with 290,000 miles?
Greetings from Vermont.
As RedTurbo has noted, buying a car of any brand with so many miles is risky. In my prejudice, you may need to expect at least $2,000 just for parts to make the car as good as it should be. Unless the car was owned by people like those on this forum, high-miled cars pretty much need similar types of repairs. Refer to the following thread, I posted a reply as to what I would do when I buy a car like that:
https://volvoforums.com/m_48928/tm.htm
You should definitely change oil + filter and do a good tune-up with OEM parts immediately after purchasing. I would also consider replacing the sway-bar, pressure-test the cooling system, replace coolant,replace transmission fluid/gear oil, all light bulbs, tyres (unless good amount of tread is still left and they do not leak air), have 4-wheel alignment done, etc... After all, you get what you pay for. If you have a few tools and are not a complete novice, you can shave off some $$$ for labour.
I wish you luck with your next car.
P.S: When you make a typo, you can go back to your message and edit it. I edit my replies frequently.
JPN
As RedTurbo has noted, buying a car of any brand with so many miles is risky. In my prejudice, you may need to expect at least $2,000 just for parts to make the car as good as it should be. Unless the car was owned by people like those on this forum, high-miled cars pretty much need similar types of repairs. Refer to the following thread, I posted a reply as to what I would do when I buy a car like that:
https://volvoforums.com/m_48928/tm.htm
You should definitely change oil + filter and do a good tune-up with OEM parts immediately after purchasing. I would also consider replacing the sway-bar, pressure-test the cooling system, replace coolant,replace transmission fluid/gear oil, all light bulbs, tyres (unless good amount of tread is still left and they do not leak air), have 4-wheel alignment done, etc... After all, you get what you pay for. If you have a few tools and are not a complete novice, you can shave off some $$$ for labour.
I wish you luck with your next car.
P.S: When you make a typo, you can go back to your message and edit it. I edit my replies frequently.
JPN
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