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New to Volvo's

posted by  someone claiming to be John on  Mon Jan 31 13:10 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Thanks in advance for any input or advice.

I'm new to volvo's and would like to find a good car and heard that volvos can last a long time if maintained, but I need advice as to what model/style. I've seen 240's, 940's, 960's and s90's, as well as the newer ones.
My questions are:
1. What models, years, etc. are the best as far as reliability? and maintenance costs?
2. What is the expected longevity of these cars? I would like one that will last for a long time(I dislike buying a car).
3. Any other advice you may give is appreciated.

Thank you.








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    posted by  NJC on  Mon Jan 31 17:39 CST 2005
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    John;

    Many folks consider the '92 thru '95 (last year made for RWD 940) 940's to be the pinnacle of the Volvos. At that stage of the game, they ironed out some of the bugs found in earlier models. The down side to this is added complexity--say for example, as opposed to the 200 series.

    We decided upon a 700 series simply because we liked the look of them best. A little wider and shorter compared with a 200.

    Test drive a few and see how you like them.

    For ref, the '93 is the last year of the 200 series.
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    Norm Cook Vancouver BC; 1989 745T 204,000KM








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    posted by  Jerry Warren on  Mon Jan 31 16:01 CST 2005
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    Check out the forum for FAQ and check out the 700/900 buying tips. What are you going to use the car for, road, city, hauling(wagon) all of the former. The answer to that may steer you to what is best for you. For me I would stay with models in the 90's. Most all models of RWD can give you great service if the car has been maintained properly. This is the key to finding a Volvo that will give you good service and long life.







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