Guest Dark12 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hey everyone!I was reffered to here by a forum member. I am considering buying a volvo within the next couple of days and I am curious as to how this one looks.http://cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp;jsess...mp;aff=nationalAlso, what things should i be looking out for when I go to the dealer? Id like to buy tommorow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 great price for the miles.. not too bad of shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark12 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 They said there is a check engine light on because of 2 O2 sensors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 They said there is a check engine light on because of 2 O2 sensors... ask them for the specific CEL code numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAzOR Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 That tan interior will get on your nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteT5 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Try and negotiate the price on the basis of the o2 sensors. $5k is about what I paid for my car with similar mileage a couple years ago.Also, have your friend go with you and look for standard problems such as engine oil leaks (specifically the rear main seal), working A/C, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 etc.. antenna mast, working power windows, bubbled up pass airbag.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteT5 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 antenna mast, working power windows, bubbled up pass airbag..haha, thanks Kev. Yeah, tan interior + black car = not so great. Black interiors are ALWAYS better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark12 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 ok cool thanks everyone.Yes my friend is coming with and he will be looking for all that stuff. I have a 2001 Ford Focus that I want to trade for it. The value of this Focus is only around 4-5k for good condition which mine is. I will be able to get an even trade for the volvo so I think thats what Ill end up doing. My friend and I are driving there in an hour to possibly purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 who is the person that referred you here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark12 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 who is the person that referred you here?His name is Arthur but Im not sure his user name. He will be off work in about half an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedn_j Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 thats exactly like my car but i paid 3,000 for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyhyde Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Word of warning, on my car everything began crashing at 90-100k miles. The car was dealer serviced till 78k so it was not an obvious ticking bomb. Same year and engine as the one you are looking at but in a wagon. I would be hesitant to pay the money unless all sorts of little things are in verifiably fine condition. You will likely need new front suspension components soon - my car needed everything, you should factor in a rear main seal unless they can prove it was done recently, factor in possible a/c troubles, potential issues with the head gasket, turbo hoses, heater hoses, fuel pump, etc... The normal maintenance items on the car will eat you alive. Just replacing ignition parts, timing components, motor mounts, etc. adds up pretty quickly. The 100k area will probably require an extra few thousand in additional items that are worn out. I bought my car for $4700 a few years ago and have probably spent nearly as much on parts in the last few years (and performed the work myself - so free labor). While that car looks pretty clean, it looks like a $3500-$3700 car to me. It wouldn't be tough to buy an S70 that is several years newer for the same money. I see them all the time from $4k-$7k around here.Good luck, it is a fun car to drive when it is running well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlvinL Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I personally don't like that light wood grain color. Tan leather also doesn't wear very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark12 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Well I decided to buy. Got him down to 3800 since the rear main seal needs replacing. Also the o2 sensors.Suspension was just redone and the a/c is running great. Its giving amazing boost and is of course tons of fun to drive.I couldnt be happier. I got a straight trade without even having to pay a dime. Im a happy camper. I hope to get this thing chipped once i do the maintenaince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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