2006-07-08 07:38:34 · 8 answers · asked by going 2 seattle 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volvo
740 turbo is the way to go,87-89 would be best. I'll own mine FOREVER.
2006-07-10 13:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by Wish 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 240's are good cars. I had a 1990 240 wagon with a manual tranny, until I had an accident with it. If you get one with a manual transmission, they are a bit peppier. Mine probably had an aftermarket IPD performance cam installed, it was amazingly quick. Mine got around 27-30 mpg highway, which was most of my driving. It had great steering, was very nimble, and a good turning radius.
There is nothing wrong with the 700 and 900 series cars - I don't know what that other fellow's problem is with them. I had a 1986 740 wagon that I did not maintain well toward the end that I got around 250K out of before selling. It was a fine car, but had to be maintained.
I currently have a 1993 940 Turbo wagon. It's a good, solid car, comfortable, but heavy and only gets about 22mpg, and it uses premium fuel. With the turbocharger the 2.3L engine puts out about 168hp. Very roomy, has a third, rear facing seat.
Just realize that Volvos have to be maintained. It's important to do the scheduled service on them at the correct intervals.
2006-07-08 16:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea to buy a 240 model, but the best one is the Volvo Amazon. Many of them are more than 50 years old but still on the roads. The worst one I can think of is Volvo V40 T4. I have had one, one of the fist made and without any hope to become better There was always something wrong with it - not just once twice or more time the same fault can up again.
2006-07-10 01:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by Realname: Robert Siikiniemi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 21:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by whipper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best volvo wagon is my favorite the V70 turbo it's soooooo cool! get the one with the sunroof!
2006-07-15 04:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by seedo122 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that's a good choice...stay away from the 7 and 9 series and don't buy something with too many miles on it. No matter WHAT kind of car it is, when it has 175,000 or more on it, it is VERY tired and possibly dangerous. Under 125,000 would be nice.
2006-07-08 12:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any 2 series is a good car except 2.7l prv v6 or Volkswagen diesels those cars mortally sucked the "red" engine ones are excellent values especially if they were maintained. 300k-400k miles are not unheard of.. my 79 wagon is close to 400k now.
2006-07-11 14:15:16 · answer #7 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a bad choice...millions sold...lots of parts available
2006-07-08 07:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by bobsled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋