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I have an 90, 240, since 2002 (first Volvo, and quite beat when I got it). I am at 172k miles and wonder if I should keep this car and fix it with new parts, used parts, or sell it as is (who would even want it ?), or junk it, or trade it in, possibly in combo with a 91, 740, maybe even along with a 94 Honda Accord? But I know dealers wont give you jack, and its better to sell it (but when?). At any rate, I suppose asking people on a Volvo enthusiast their opinion of a used Volvo, site is like asking a Chevy dealer his opinion of a Chevy. Right now I need shocks and springs all the way around to pass inspection. And at the 170k mileage, if I buy new S&S, I figure they will far outlast the car and are NOT a good value for my money. Used S&S seems to be the way to go, even if I keep the car. But if anyone can offer any objective advice, what would you do with this particular Volvo? I don't mind working on it, though it never seems to end, always something to do, so, I it is getting to be same old-same old all the time and the joy of the work is waning. If my Volvo had ltd slip, 3:33 gearing, a manual trans, and sat much higher like an suv (for snow driving), I think I would keep it (makes me wonder why Volvo never made a pickup truck, since they make very good tractor trailers, so I hear).
Below is a list of the work I have done on this vehicle from time to time, as well as, the work that is still needed. (I figured that such lists might be helpful to answer the question. I didn't include common maintenance items, like brake pads, flame traps, wiper blades, fluids, filters, tires, thermostat, etc., since all vehicles need those things).
Work Done:
4 new rotors with pads (April 2009)
AC recharge
Remove Air box stat
New Brushes for Alt
New Battery in 2003, still ok though.
New Brake Master Cylinder
1 used front Brake Caliper
1 new rear Brake Caliper
New cat (less than 5k /yr)
New rear muffler
Soldered and/or replaced various relays
Glovebox replacement
Replaced Ign Power Stage with used one
New Motor Mounts
New Tailgate Wiring
New O2 Sensor
New PCV internal engine hose and box
Repaired Start Inhibitor repair
New Starter
New Water pump
New Timing belt
Repair 25A Engine Fuse holder
240, Work Needed:
All Suspension stuff, shocks, springs, bushings -- never done, ever!
Htr core -- Ugh, worst job I am told
Fan Motor -- Ugh, 2nd worst job I am told
Rust forming outside of rocker panels? Not sure why, because all the drains are open.
Tailgate wiring needed for 2nd time
Hood sprung somehow and wont fit right at the back
Rear main Oil seal very leaky
Rusted inner engine compartment Pass fender from leaky battery
Drivers door inner handle needs adjusting
Driver's door upper hinge all corroded (have welding equip)
Drivers seat leather splitting all over
Rear Trans seals never done
U joint noisy and clunking
Valve adj never done
Start Inhibitor -- needs replacing
Timing belt
AC -- needs a new receiver/drier, and maybe a good flushing out (dont have flush tools)
Water in Drivers foot well sometimes (and those damn leaves in the fall !!!)
Various plastic interior parts broken
Fuel gage intermittent functioning
RPM gage intermittent functioning
Pass Door lock intermittent functioning
Tailgate, left bad shock
Oil pan dented, but not leaking
Power windows slow
Needs a diagnostic socket
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