Well ... if you are feeling like you paid too much for your 960 wagon, you can always be consoled by this. From my birthplace in BC, Canada:

http://www.buysell.com/showad.asp?id=30394002
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Norm Cook Vancouver BC; 1989 745T 202,000KM

Seems to be about double what it should be worth. Even when you count those small, Canadian dollars. :)

That car down here would be lucky to do $4000. See www.bargainnews.com for some realistic comparison pricing.

Of course, the best weed is grown in BC, so that *may* have something to do with the pricing policies at that dealer.
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '87 244DL/M47- 234K, '82 245T/M46-182K, '84 242DL/AW70-100K, '89 244DL/AW70- 212K and I miss my: 86 244DL 215K, 87 244DL 239K, 88 744GLE 233K, 88 244GL 147K, 91 244 183K

How's the rusting in your area...?

I had a look at bargain news; some cheap prices that you would never see around here.

I want to look into the prospect of importing my next Volvo (hopefully will be awhile) from the States. Since the difference in dollar is currently 1.2, it's not much of a hit to buy in USD.

As for the dope-smokin' dealers ... it would seem like that's the case but high-priced Volvos are standard fare--at both private and dealer.

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Norm Cook Vancouver BC; 1989 745T 202,000KM

Rust is a big issue here. The 240s are dropping like flies because of it. My own 87 has a pretty crunchy rocker panel. But it is 18 model years old... exactly what Volvo predicted in their advertising of the day. (18.7 years City, 18.7 years Highway, read one series of ads.)

The 700/900 series has always been much better about rust-through. I'd just ask the question of whoever it is selling it, and assume they'll be correct in their assessment of it. IF a 7/9 is going to rust, it'll be in the battery tray, and the splash panels of the front fenders. If those areas are solid, I would not be too concerned.

One good thing is that summer and sun exposure are pretty mild here: interior materials hold up fairly well as do rubber parts. No 100°F days baking things to a crisp. I guess you have to make the decision for yourself if it's worth the trip and extra paperwork.

Good luck in your search!
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '87 244DL/M47- 234K, '82 245T/M46-182K, '84 242DL/AW70-100K, '89 244DL/AW70- 212K and I miss my: 86 244DL 215K, 87 244DL 239K, 88 744GLE 233K, 88 244GL 147K, 91 244 183K