Introduction and a newbie question

BanditXJ · Post by **BanditXJ** » 20 Sep 2009, 14:28

Hello all,

Just wanted to hey, and get yalls opinion on a car.

There is a high probability that i will be purchasing my first volvo this week: a 1980 242 turbo 5spd. this is what i know:
1980 Volvo 242
motor from 94' B230
has a turbo
has an intercooler
electronic fuel injection- with computer adjustment

are there issues i should be aware of/ look out for? hes asking $2k. thanks in advance!

Romort628 · Post by **Romort628** » 20 Sep 2009, 15:07

First thing I would want to see is the service records on it. If he was a DIY do it yourselfer he should have recorded oil changes and so forth and a good maintenance history. Volvos are good cars as long as they are not neglected. If the price is right NADA private seller, whats the miles on it.?

BanditXJ · Post by **BanditXJ** » 20 Sep 2009, 15:38

there are 160k on the car, and only 60k on the engine.

from what i gather he more of a do it yourselfer, but he builds engines in his spare time, so i like to think i can trust him.

Romort628 · Post by **Romort628** » 21 Sep 2009, 05:53

If he is the one that put the engine in I wouldn't worry about everything else. If he can build a engine he knows the rest of the car too.