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[scandalo]

I was more or less generalizing on costs. 4500 is the magic number for 100k-130k in good shape around here. I managed to get my moms wagon down from 4500 to 4000 with a little muscling. I have seen some dealerships ask 6500 but I know you wouldn't walk with that. I wanted her to buy a white XC with 100k and a charcoal SE interior (OMG hot) listed at 5k but she wasn't into it. No big tho. The seller had a lift for me to check out the driveshaft ect so that made easy about buying it.

Like I said everyone thinks they are worth more than they are simply because it is a Volvo. Classic case of trying to get more money than something is worth.

[Swag Swag]

Hahaha, I was agreeing with you, I just worded it wrong

[scandalo]

Sorry I was just trying to reiterate that 6500 is something I would not expect to pay. I think for the money Pam has set aside she should be able to get into something comfortable and have change to spare.

[Burn-E]

Stu (Scandalo) and Spence are right on target with their advice. I track the 98 S70 and V70s across the country on Craigslist, Cars.com, and Autotrader and you can consistently find a good car for $5000 with 90k to 130k miles on it. Dealers will try to charge substantially more.

What's your budget for maintaining the car? In this range you will often see the need to redo brakes and suspension components as well as engine mounts if they haven't been fixed. All I'm saying is you should expect to spend ~$1200 per year in maintenance over the next couple of years if you're not doing the repairs yourself.

[scandalo]

4800 is her max.

[Socalfem]

http://sandiego.crai...2570299271.html


Any input on this would be great...she says she has maintenance records

[Socalfem]

http://sandiego.crai...2570299271.html


Any good?

[scandalo]

Seems cheap for the year, trim, and miles. Gotta watch out for awd issues.

[Socalfem]

scandalo, on 30 August 2011 - 03:33 AM, said:

Seems cheap for the year, trim, and miles. Gotta watch out for awd issues.

Thanks Scandalo

So I have a $4800 budget....can I ask what year and model you recommend ?
Thanks

http://orangecounty....2561742888.html


How's about this one?

[Swag Swag]

scandalo, on 30 August 2011 - 03:33 AM, said:

Seems cheap for the year, trim, and miles. Gotta watch out for awd issues.

Haha that's dirt cheap hahaha

That black S70 looks nice, in the one pic with the odometer in it, it looks like 195,000 miles to me though hahaha, I'd call and ask about that first haha

[scandalo]

Honestly if that S60 AWD is as good as it appears I would check that out. Both cars are nice. Like has been said I personally like the 98s the best mainly because I work on a few quite often. But my reasons are different than yours. If you are having a shop do the work then it really doesn't matter.

[Socalfem]

questjah, on 30 August 2011 - 04:36 AM, said:

Haha that's dirt cheap hahaha

That black S70 looks nice, in the one pic with the odometer in it, it looks like 195,000 miles to me though hahaha, I'd call and ask about that first haha

Oh lord 195,000 you think?
Guess I will call and ask..that's a lot

[bordvo]

Hey Pam - so what's the mileage on the 98? Hopefully not the 195K Spencer or Captain Stabbin' says it is

[Socalfem]

bordvo, on 31 August 2011 - 12:45 AM, said:

Hey Pam - so what's the mileage on the 98? Hopefully not the 195K Spencer or Captain Stabbin' says it is

I didn't get a chance to call on it today : (

[Austin H]

[Austin H]

[Swag Swag]

Not really, he told me he was gonna do it. So it was a simple joke that now makes me look like an a$$hole. I'm sure if he wants to send it to the girl I've been seeing, I can arrange that as well.

[Socalfem]

Hahaha you guys are nuts...sorry don't have a pic or know how to put it on here.....spence you scared? J/ k
Ok really liken the s60 ....do they have problems to ?

[Swag Swag]

Dud you just call me out? Hahaha

Scared about this, no. But I think austin could blackmail me for life if he posted some othe text conversations I've had with him, so I'd rather that not happen hahahaha

On another note. With your budget I'd stay away from S60's & all S80's. The ones that you'll find for under $5k are gonna be questionable at best, do don't waste your time IMO