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by dmag
19 Oct 2010, 20:25
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Looking for first Volvo for relative — have about $3-4k
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

Re: Looking for first Volvo for relative — have about $3-4k

N/A is naturally aspirated engine, or non-turbo model. n- is just where I can't type. Oops. :oops: Mention us to her - this forum has helped me out with a great many things, and I and most of our regular contributors here try to give back what they can. Any used car can have frustrating problems, b...
by dmag
19 Oct 2010, 19:35
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Looking for first Volvo for relative — have about $3-4k
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

Re: Looking for first Volvo for relative — have about $3-4k

[quote="twncty"][/quote] Thanks for the reply and the views on doing the maintenance. That said, I'm not sure this is possible. The projected owner is a 60-ish woman and while I think she would give a try to swapping out parts if it wasn't too complicated, her stumbling block will be to fi...
by dmag
19 Oct 2010, 19:23
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Looking for first Volvo for relative — have about $3-4k
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

Re: Looking for first Volvo for relative — have about $3-4k

The turbos are a lot of fun, but if they don't care too much about speed, save them the hassle of dealing with leaking hoses everywhere and buy an NA model. When things break, they are expensive (I'd say about on par with a Honda, though) price-wise. It really helps to learn to do your own basic ma...
by dmag
19 Oct 2010, 17:08
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Looking for first Volvo for relative — have about $3-4k
Replies: 11
Views: 1883

Looking for first Volvo for relative — have about $3-4k

Hi, Need a reliable car for a relative and can spend about $3-4K. I was thinking Honda because I now have one and it's terrific. However, I ran into a guy today at a gas station and he told me that his 1994 Volvo 940 has 500K miles on it and it's going strong. Well, my jaw dropped. I've seen a ton o...