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HELP! Buy a '94 960 or 2000 S70 SE?

posted by  nick 2012 on  Sat Apr 13 06:41 CST 2013
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You may want your son to read something like this: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/08/3rd-edition-how-to-buy-a-used-car-first-contact/

Also, as good as Volvos are, there are other reliable, durable, and inexpensive cars in that price range. Mid 2000 Ford Tauruses/Mercury Sables come to mind, especially with the "Vulcan" pushrod 160 hp 3.0L V6, Chevrolet Impalas with a 3.8L V6, or, if not stratospherically overpriced, a Toyota or Honda sedan. Mercury Grand Marquis/Ford Crown Victorias (e.g. taxicabs and police cars) also can handle lots of abuse and run for a very long time.

The most important thing is to make sure the car has documented maintenance. Also, stay away from any Chrysler/Dodge with the 2.7L V6 - these engines are notorious for catastrophic engine sludge problems.






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