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hello all,
Last friday I picked up my "new" volvo. I bought a 1991 240, 121K, Auto. Car has new Pirelli's, a set of snows, and lotsa little things done to it. Guy I bought it from had bought it for his Daughter, and had the work done so she would be safe...she didn't like to be driving an old volvo.

I couldn't be happier!..car runs wonderful, and is nice and clean...

all this for a small token of $900
 
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Re: my first volvo (vaipunk)

$900??? For a 91 240 with only 121K? You lucky SOB. I paid $1900 for a 92 with 196K and lots of mechanical problems that came about. There has to be some catch. Also, what is wrong with his daughter. Not only was the dad giving her a safe reliable ride, he was giving her a car in general. I was thankful my parents let me have anything. (though that anything was a 1980 diesel
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Re: my first volvo (MenardVolvo)

well..he wanted it out of the yard, and was asking $1000. I told him I would take it on the spot for $900......hahaha

daughter wanted something sporty...she got a mercedes...

And I am happy because I got the 240.
 
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Re: my first volvo (vaipunk)

congratz on the buy, i paid 3500 for my 90 with 126k miles and it was far from perfect (now its even worse) anywho welcome to swedespeed! youll find many many many helpful people here.
 
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one question.... WHY?!?! im failing to catch how this helps unless he lives near a swamp or even in a swamp.... is the interior of the car really wet? ive never really had this problem before, and the heater on full blast?! good lord are you trying to cook him?! i challenge anyone to sit through that for more then five minutes.... i wonder if volvo was trying to make this car multi-functional, like it could be a car and an oven at the same time! just kidding but seriously.... why run the a/c when its cold?
 
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update, I have been driving it 45 miles round trip to work for 3 days now...the heat is overwhelming..so HOT, the car runs great, most everything works! best $900 I ever spent!
Now I need to get some steelies for the set of snows...and figure out the CD player that was installed....
 
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snows are185/70/14
odom. and clock both work.
Power antenna doesn't...probally due to aftermarket CD
Lights for center swiches..rear defrost..heater conrols....doesn't, bulbs dead somewhere....

everything else functions wonderful
 
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thanks LT
No snow right now...but i just want to be ready...
I'll get em mounted and balanced, for next year, should be clear for the reast of this year...although they say maybe snow saturday night...
 
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Quote, originally posted by vaipunk »
thanks LT
No snow right now...but i just want to be ready...
I'll get em mounted and balanced, for next year, should be clear for the reast of this year...although they say maybe snow saturday night...

you live in massachusetts, you should know that march can still have more that a couple good storms in it.
 
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bah the subaru will not even be 10% as much fun as the volvo. remember these things were built for swedish winters. subarus are built for japanese winters. big difference. and ive heard someone say ( i think it was RearWheelPaul) say that with his snow tires he can move when snow is halfway up the doors. try THAT in your subaru.
 
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hey camy...trust me, i can't wait for snow covered parking lots..nuttin like spining in circles in a RWD car.

But, I do have to ge to work..so the subie comes in handy..I have always drivin subies...they are reliable and econ. to drive.

But, I have to say, I am enjoying my vovlo, and hope to for a long time!!
 
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But, I have to say, I am enjoying my vovlo, and hope to for a long time!!
^volvo
its a volvo isnt it? you know that it will last a long time. volvo is the only car company with a high mileage club. thats proof right there.
subies
well in all fairness i almost bought a legacy wagon because it was awd. i think i made the better choice
 
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