I am looking to purchase a 1973 Volvo 145 Station Wagon with 26,000 original miles for $2700. I would like to know a few things. First, would I be getting a good deal buying this car? Is it possible to have a 35 year old car with only 26,000 miles on it? How would I be able to tell if those are actual miles or if the odometer has been tampered with? The car does have some issues: the clock doesn't work, the heat may not work, the engine temperature gauge may need to be replaced, a seal leak between the engine and transmission (leaking tranny fluid), the left turn signal doesn't work, and the driver's side window (manual) doesn't work. as someone put it, "small stuff". But the engine seems to run fine and the trans shifts smoothly. Also, I would like to know of the reliability of the car as well as it's longevity. Being that it is rear-wheel drive, how well does it perform in the snow (considering they were made to withstand "Scandinavian Winters")? What could be done to make it better in the snow? I try not to drive too much in the snow, but just in case I do.. I need the car as a daily local driver (not commuting) to run errands. But considering I live in the country and the nearest stores can be 5 or more miles away, I put an average of 12,000 to 15,000 miles a year. I figured since the car has low miles it would be a good choice. What does everyone hear think? I can't find anything else with low miles. I want a foreign car because I had 4 high mileage domestic cars in a row, and they're engines all failed. I want something built more substantial. Any info you could give would be appreciated. i've included pics of the car. Thanks.


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