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For that kind of money, a car with that sort of mileage had better be nearly perfect.. I'd definitely want to see all maintenance records, and have the car thoroughly checked out.
Yes, these cars can do a half million miles, but they are not without issues. Most folks here know their cars well enough to repair or at least diagnose problems when they happen, or more importantly, diagnose and repair problems before they break completely.
To be honest, if you have to pay a foreign car, or better.. Volvo specialist to do your work, you probably won't like a Volvo 240.. If you can do your own work.. they can be very inexpensive to maintain.
At 5000 miles/year, this could be a fine car. Would I send young drivers who generally have zero mechanical sympathy out in a quarter million mile car? I guess it depends on the kids... but be ready for those "dad.. the Volvo won't start and I don't know what to do" calls late in the night...
Get good snow tires all around, these are fine in snow. Keep in mind it's rear wheel drive. I prefer that, some folks don't. It is another thing that can get young drivers into trouble in adverse road conditions.
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-Matt I ♥ my ♂
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