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As a "newbie" in the volvo world (owned a 1989/745 Turbo for a month)I'm learning quick that if you don't or won't do your own repair work you either learn to live with the minor stuff that needs help or prepare to be nickeled and dimed to death for sure. For those of us that are mechanically disadvantaged (in automotive terms so to speak) we are at the mercy of our mechanic (even if he is someone we trust)it cost $$. The joy of driving these cars is hard to describe though. Weigh that benefit against the long term costs. The people on this site have been great. They, for the most part will provide answers and direction (even to dumb questions). At the very least you can be well informed, it's very helpful even if someone else does the work (maybe more so!!). As I also have learned, read the FAQ's for 700/900 cars. It helps in asking questions that have not already been addressed. Since I don't have the experiance to comment on whether your decision is the right one, I have to base it on how much I enjoy my turbo in the short time that I have owned it. Volvo ownership in itself is a trip & lifestyle (some say cult or culture). Either way Good Luck!!
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