Yeah, I know what you mean. Every time I look on e-bay, I find the perfect Volvo! Read the descriptions, and they are all perfect! There was a low milage 760 on there just a couple weeks ago, and I worried all week about it. I wanted it bad. But, when I came to my senses, I realized it was located clear across the county, and I would be buying a one-way flight and trusting the car to get me home, a three days drive from the 760's location. Not! We like to think sellers are good honest folks, and certainly some are. But, I guess I am just not trusting enough to buy a car whose tires I have not kicked . . .

Yes, the 700 series is at least as reliable as the 200 series. If this is a turbo, watch out for worn turbo seals, could be costly. If it is the 16 valve engine or the V6, don't go there unless the service record is complete and has religious t-belt changes and oil changes. The diesel is what I drive and love but in the US, I understand they are a bit problematic to service and maintain, I would probably avoid it.

If on the other hand it is a NA 8 valve 2.3 petrol, then you shall have no worries if indeed it has been serivces properly. Good luck, I say.

George
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1987 745 GLE Turbodiesel Intercooler (D24TIC)/1988 745 Turbo Intercooler (B230FT/M46)

Honestly I'd wait till you can see it, and drive it. While 1K isnt a lot to some, it can be a waste of money if it has some issues. I've bought a few cars sight unseen, but with a lot less miles on them. Yes we all know 300K isnt that much in a volvo....but some can be in very very poor condition at this point. Take a look at ebay, you'll see what prices prevail for cars with that many miles. I'd wait and look elsewhere, or get a lower price