the engine will last forever if: you change the engine oil and filter on time if you check your oil level everytime you refuel if you dont have overheating problem or coolant leak in areas which is hard to see(heater core) if you dont drive the car with minimum oil in the engine if you replace the t...

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Well, good question. To answer your question, let me pose this mental exercise to you: Sharp looking and fast Mechanically sound Cheap Pick any two. Given a large enough sample, this law always comes into effect. Because you're by definition a sample of 1 if you're buying one car, you may get around...

My experience with two different P2 cars, non R, at this mileage there is a definite list of parts that need to be replaced. I suggest checking if they have been replaced before buy. If they have not it's almost 100% chance they will need to be replaced. Upper motor mount Transmission torque mount P...

1. Ontario will have rusty vehicles that GA will not. 2. The same vehicle will cost more in Ontario than in GA. 3. The cost will be less in GA since FWD versions of many Volvo models will be the norm in GA and AWD versions will be the bulk of the choices in Ontario. You may want AWD but maybe since ...

The extra taxes would wash the airfare I would think.
I certainly understand the relationship with the local mechanic. What part of Atlanta area?
I know of some shops around that area as I did live there and still know people who do with Volvos that likely have some recommendations.