It's a 1990. Has 185k on it. One owner..they bought in Germany and had shipped to US. Has the spoiler package. 5 speed. The car drives very well and they're asking $1500. What is the going price? Gray color w/ cloth seats. The AC doesn't work and the headliner is in bad shape. The paint looks good. Are there any major differences between the 240s and 740s that I should be aware of? Thanks for the help.
Cabbie2169

Price about right. If radiator is original and has a plastic tank, replace it with all metal before it breaks where the upper radiator hose is clamped on. Normal for headliner to be shot.
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1990 740GL Wagon 240k AW70L B230F 8 Valve Non-Turbo Rex/Regina Non-EGR R-12 A/C

Last Dec, I purchased an '87 745 (wagon) on Ebay. Car had 123K miles. I had to replace some trans seals that were seeping and my drive shaft bushing has some seepage now. However, these are typical wear items for 240/740 lines. The headliners last about 7-10 years (mine is just beginning to sag ans costs $ 100-350 to replace depending on if you do it yourself, have a sunroof or wagon or opt to have someone else do it.

My only regret is that I did not buy a 740 earlier. The differences in the suspension (740 and 940 rear suspension are same and a bit different from the 240; front suspension has a two piece control arm vs. the one piece in the 240), seats, soundproofing, cooling, etc. make for a marked improvement over the 240. This '87 740 is my most comfortable brick!

I'd get an inde Volvo mechanic to check it out and purchase it if he/she says it's good.
Dave
'89 245 (190K), 87 745 (132K) and 95 940 (73K).

The price is right and the car should be worth that if it starts, stops and runs well (should look decent cosmetically). The A/C probably needs charged and the headliner is a common flaw for 740's. Overall, the 740 is a much easier car to live with, I believe - better ride, more comfortable interior and parts are no more than 240's. I recommend one.....

Jay
84 245 GLTi 228k
88 740 GLE 186k