I know when one tries to sell their beloved Volvo, the asking price can have so many variables. Im asking some input on this because we are seriously considering selling our ‘89 240 wagon. It has approx 300k on it. We put on about 9k-10k a year. I can say all its’ good points of which there are many.

Ie: Fairly new paint, excellent interior. Body is great. Engine excellent as is the a/t. A/C converted to 134 with NEW compressor, runs excellent. Heater also replaced with NEW one from the dealer. Excellent condition as is the fan. Many many new parts and well serviced. Belts and hoses replaced fairly recently. All glass excellent. Excellent tires and brakes. Power steering great, new p/s pump installed recently. Radiator new.

Cruise control works perfect. Third seat almost never used. Cargo area great. Spare tire VERY good.! Suspension is now heavy duty mostly from IPD. We have never failed to replace or service things that needed replacing and/or service. Oil/filter religiously changed every 3K.

Many many records dating back the 10 years we have had it and back another about 6-7 years the previous owner had it. . Of course the brick is 25 years old, and there will always be “things” that need attention.

The lights are all good, instrument panel fully functional. Fairly new exhaust system, ie: new mufflers and new CAT, new exhaust pipes as were needed. New oxy sensor. NO RUST; California vehicle. Of course CARFAX report will be available. Tags paid until August 2014.

Cassette radio works as do all speakers. Fuel filter was replaced not too long ago AND I have another new one in the box! I also have new in the box brake pads to go with the brick. Also added an a/t “auxillary radiator”.
Nice roof rack has new rubber grommets in it.

Reason for selling. I am retired now, don’t drive much. Wife hardly drives it. We don’t need a large vehicle now. Kids grown and out of the house. A small-ish vehicle would serve us just fine. Wife has always preferred a small vehicle tho the wagon did serve us well. She doesn’t like to drive and if I pass on, would rather leave her with a nice easy to maneuver smaller vehicle.

Sorry to say but we are not looking for a Volvo . Probably a nice little Honda-Toyota, etc. With selling the brick and the bit of cash we have we should be able to come up with something to suit.

Being said, what else might one want to ask about our brick? Of course anyone that is seriously interested can take the brick to any shop of their choice for inspection and take a good drive in it to satisfy their interest to possibly buy the brick.

I do want to mention that we know we will never get even close back for all the $$ we have put into it, but the service the brick has given us over the years has paid for itself.



WHEN we will sell? First we have to collect a lot of info about pricing the brick AND prices on good used small vehicles as mentioned. When we get all that done we will put it on Craigslist and maybe mention it in here that time.

Thanks for your time in reading this "long-un"