I'm looking at two Volvo C30 T5s.
2011 Volvo C30 T5
$4,800
2011
Black
125,600 miles
Automatic
Apparently no mechanical issues, but I did ask if the owner can tell me about the maintenance. I asked him exactly this, " Would you be able to tell me a little bit about the maintenance? Like was the engine overhauled at all? When were the timing belt replaced, spark plugs, driveshafts, and ATF replaced, if at all? And as well as the battery and tires?" And now waiting for his reply.
Looking at the pictures, it seems like the Volvo sign in the front came off. Don't really care about the sign, but was wondering if this may signify that this vehicle may have gotten into an accident recently.
2008 Volvo C30 T5
$700
2008
Red
218,681 miles
Manual
The owner said, "Mechanic made a mistake and the timing belt broke. The shop replaced the cylinder heads, timing belt and a lot of other things in October 2015. The engine is still strong 50,000 miles later"
"My new mechanic told me Engine Mounts need work. No noises or other direct evidence. I've been driving it for about 1 Year this way. But if I were going to keep it I would do the maintenance."
About $1600 for Engine Mounts repair
Battery replaced in June 2018
Timing belt replaced in October 2015
Now my questions are...
Do Engine Mounts repairs cost that much? Would it be possible for me to replace them on my own?
When checking out used Volvos or used cars in general, what are some key questions I should ask and signs to look for in a car?
I was thinking of getting OB2 Code Reader and do whatever I can to check the cars out with maintenance records as well. And just have a Volvo mechanic check it out before I purchase one.
Do you think buying the 2008 one is too risky?
Any recommendations or advice will really be appreciated.
Thank you so much guys in advance
2011 Volvo C30 T5
$4,800
2011
Black
125,600 miles
Automatic
Apparently no mechanical issues, but I did ask if the owner can tell me about the maintenance. I asked him exactly this, " Would you be able to tell me a little bit about the maintenance? Like was the engine overhauled at all? When were the timing belt replaced, spark plugs, driveshafts, and ATF replaced, if at all? And as well as the battery and tires?" And now waiting for his reply.
Looking at the pictures, it seems like the Volvo sign in the front came off. Don't really care about the sign, but was wondering if this may signify that this vehicle may have gotten into an accident recently.
2008 Volvo C30 T5
$700
2008
Red
218,681 miles
Manual
The owner said, "Mechanic made a mistake and the timing belt broke. The shop replaced the cylinder heads, timing belt and a lot of other things in October 2015. The engine is still strong 50,000 miles later"
"My new mechanic told me Engine Mounts need work. No noises or other direct evidence. I've been driving it for about 1 Year this way. But if I were going to keep it I would do the maintenance."
About $1600 for Engine Mounts repair
Battery replaced in June 2018
Timing belt replaced in October 2015
Now my questions are...
Do Engine Mounts repairs cost that much? Would it be possible for me to replace them on my own?
When checking out used Volvos or used cars in general, what are some key questions I should ask and signs to look for in a car?
I was thinking of getting OB2 Code Reader and do whatever I can to check the cars out with maintenance records as well. And just have a Volvo mechanic check it out before I purchase one.
Do you think buying the 2008 one is too risky?
Any recommendations or advice will really be appreciated.
Thank you so much guys in advance
