Thank you all for the information. i'm going to read that buyers guide and include the suggested models in my search.

I am in Los Angeles Area.

Btw, people looking for volvos here. there a goup trading a large amount of 'heated' ones. really scary.

also, what's about the bar crossing the engine, over the front shocks? i've seen a couple s60, 70 and 80. and some have. some doesn't. some even have a yellow one.

Hi, just signed in. I'm currently looking for a my first volvo. will probably be some intermediate model from 1998 to 2002. i'm looking for a mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection in California. Any chance you're around? or can point me to someone? Thank you. Besides that, what can i say. i'm new...