2006-08-23 23:54:44 · 10 answers · asked by monsieur_poppara 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volvo
Buyer beware. Although Volvo is an extremely good vehicle any part that it may need is extremely expensive. If it has been well maintained it should last a lot longer, the problem is how do you know for sure? If the seller has documented proof that it was regularly serviced and the car seems to reflect proper maintenance you could be OK. The oil should be clean when you pull the dipstick. If it is an automatic and you can check the fluid it should be red and not smell burnt. The coolant should not have any debris floating in it or be off colored ( it might be red or pink in that vehicle ). The tires should show signs of normal wear and when you test drive it there should be no clicking or banging and the car should not pull to one side or the other even when applying the brakes. If all of these things are good and the body seems straight take it to a mechanic and have them put it on a lift and go over it. If they Charge you a few dollars to tell you there is nothing wrong with it at least you have confidence in it. If it costs a few dollars to find out it is a lemon you saved a lot in the long run. Hope I have been helpful.
2006-08-24 00:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by king_davis13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
300,000 miles? Sure, if you put tons of money in a car, you can keep a Yugo running for 300,000 miles.
Question is, why would you do this---and besides, the body and interior of that Volvo will be deteriorating long before you reach 300,000 miles. Also, cars with that extreme mileage raise safety concerns.
Look, modern cars are built to last 175K-225K. If you don't believe that, go cruise a wrecking yard and read the odometers.
At 155K, that Volvo's useful life is about 7/8th over already, and the last 1/8th won't be the prettiest (kind of like people).
Keep looking...a car with 155K is practically worthless....if you got it for free, sure, why not?
2006-08-24 19:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
miles are not important its how it was maintained records of oil changes and any and all maintenance will be the issue if not properly maintained 30,000 is to many but if everything was done when it was suppose to it will be fine today's car just need preventive maintenance that's all good luck, will run for a long long time , that vehicle was made to last if it was taken care of ok, take care
2006-08-24 00:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an '85 Volvo 740 with 225,000 miles (360,000 km) on it. Doesn't burn any oil, starts first time every time, and gets good mileage. Volvos were built to last!
2006-08-27 17:53:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 2nd cousin has been buying volvos for more than 20 years and they've lasted very long. volvos are built to be safe, ans to last a very long time.
2006-08-24 14:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by 1970boss302mustang 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Volvo's run forever as long as you have the money to take care of them. I have had 3. Love them!!!
2006-08-25 18:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by prinsessmoon@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definately, YES. I purchased my first volvo w/208k...ran w/o a problem...at 216k it was hit from behind and totaled...
2006-08-25 08:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
as long as you do regular maintenence on it it will last forever.
2006-08-23 23:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by Shady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on how well it was taken care of
2006-08-24 08:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that car has too many miles on it, I wouldn't buy
2006-08-23 23:58:13 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋