Hi,

After 2 decades of 240DL wagons (1986 and 1990), we're moving on.

There's a '93 940 Turbo for sale with 165k miles (I know it's legit).

The main reason we're giving up on our 1990 240 is because it's just getting less reliable and the parts are getting harder to find (interior and trim, especially).

I'm wondering whether the 940 will be more of the same problems (reliability and parts) or not and what I should be asking about in terms of servicing at that mileage? We're basically trading in a 24 year old for a 22 year old car (but with less mileage and a different model).

I'm handy. Not a mechanic. I can change the oil, sparks, shocks, and brake pads. Other than that, it's off to the shop.

Any other suggestions/comments would be appreciated. The uses of the car are:

1) My wife's an urban gardener, here in NYC. The 240DL has been awesome for hauling.

2) We travel to Virginia and Vermont a lot. I love to drive long distance. Comfort's a must.

We're also looking at the XC70 series.

Thanks, people.