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My 2 cents,
The 240 was made for so many years, parts prices are CHEAP compared to most other makes. Esp. for heavy duty parts like on a 240, seen how many Volvo semis are on the road?
Once a model ages, esp. if parts are somewhat standardized....for ex. I think all 4 cyl (8 valve?) Volvos since the 60s use the same oil filter.
As long as the car hasn't been wrecked or is badly rusted, everything is repairable by you or someone else who cares, not necessarily a high priced "fancy" mechanic. Very sensible design, no nonsense, will probably seem refreshing compared to other cars you've had.
I miss the 242 I had, now have a 245. The 4 door and wagon models have smaller (in length) doors which presents a bit of a prob. for ingress/egress for taller individuals esp. those long in the leg. 2 door model seat-backs also fold down, 4-door don't.
They stopped the 2 door in 84'85, too bad for some of us. Lowest production of all 240s was 2 doors, I'll bet they become collectible, your car might bring back more than you paid for it. Fashions change, then they resurge.
Isn't it "fashionable" to drive a safe car? What's the scene on the roadways these days in your neck of the woods?
Frank
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