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Is 280k miles to many to buy a used volvo 240? 200 1985

posted by  someone claiming to be dlot on  Mon Jan 28 14:44 CST 2002 [RELATED]

A properly cared for car should be fine. This is the kind of mileage that you
may want to do a compression check to get an idea of the motors condition. A
careful inspection of the car for worn rubber parts like motor mounts, drive
shaft support, and suspension bushings is important. In general though, a good
body on the car is the best. You can always fix anything else much more affordably than the cosmetics. These aren't cheap cars to maintain properly.
They are what I call affordable. Cheap is for Hondas and Toyotas.

If you don't have a car savvy person to check it out. Put it on a rack at a mechanics. It's well worth the money, plus you'll get to inspect it from underneath much easier. Stick volvos are the best, in my opinion.
Dave 82 242ti





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