Okay, the family hauler for the wife, boy and me is a '01 Subaru Outback. Its got 54k miles on it and the drivetrain warranty goes out at 60k. I recently had one of the head gaskets replaced, and from what I hear, that's pretty routine for these cars. I don't mind dealing with that as long as I don't have to pay for it, but what happens when the warranty is gone? Yah, I know. I get to eat it.
I've been looking at an older Volvo as an alternative. A '93 940 Turbo wagon, to be exact. Really nice looking car, leather interior, 127k miles. Obviously well-cared for. Idled smoother than any 4-banger I've ever seen. It's bigger, WAAAAAY peppier, and I'm thinking of punting the Subaru and getting this. I could pocket a few grand for the difference in price. Does anyone have any experience with these older Volvos? I hear they can last damn near forever, but I also hear that the little things that do break cost a small fortune to fix. Please advise me! Thanks! |
My friend has an 89 5-speed, it has 280,000 on the odometer, second engine, first went out at 220,000, then he bought a junk yard engine for 650 and put it in himself....and tha thas lasted for 60,000 miles so far
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my aunt has a 95 N/A one that has 300+k miles on it.
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At our family gatherings, the lot is just full of volvos. My aunt traded in a brand new infiniti to get an older volvo. Evidently, you can't go wrong with a volvo. I doubt you'd regret it, and you have the peace of mind that comes with the safety of a volvo.
Then you can upgrade the turbo, etc. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif |
Volvos look nicer, too.
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Yea, they are safe too.
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my old bass has an 86 240 wagon with the ipd suspension on it and it handles great!
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All youse fockers did NOTHING to talk me out of it! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png
So I'm going to pick the car up this weekend. You wouldn't mistake it for new, but it looks damn nice for a 10+ year old car. I think the first order of business will be some new struts up front. What do y'all think? Koni's? |
Any good places to buy Volvo goodies other than IPD? I just checked out their website. Nice selection. Anybody deal with them?
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IPD is good, I've had a few dealings wtih them. Just for little things but even into Canada they're good.
My Dad's wife had a Volvo, traded it a few years ago(Subaru). . now wants it back. So, I'd say your on the right path. "Volvo: They're boxy, but they're good." |
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