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Need opinions on what I might expect with a 92 240 wagon purchase. 200 1992

posted by  Wallie on  Sat Apr 23 23:41 CST 2005
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I put a deposit on a 92 240 auto wagon yesterday, it has 210K miles on it. The interior looks like it hasn't been sat in with the exception of a seam tear on the driver seat and the body has no marks or dings in it, no rust and all original paint. It's red with some minimal oxidation on the hood and roof and has been garaged it's whole life. All the same the mileage is high but I'm not going to get hung up on that for what I paid for the car. I intend to use it as a utility vehicle and a daily driver in a family of all sedans. Right now the temp gauge doesn't work, you have to lift the shift cover and slide the yellow plastic piece to the left in order to get it into gear. It needs front brake pads. These are the things I know of that were obvious.
I'm looking for advice from some experienced 240 owners that can tell me what I can expect and what I should check for and focus on making sure it gets done or replaced.

Thank you very much.








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    Additions to RUNWLD2's list... 200 1992

    posted by  someone claiming to be Manolo on  Sun Apr 24 03:34 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    The two things most likely to leave you stranded on the side of the road are:

    Crank position sensor wire failure ($20).

    Plastic radiator blowing off its top nipple ($250 if you replace all the hoses as well).

    Does the A/C work? If you live in a hot area, that materially affects price.

    I normally wouldn't get hung up on the lack of service records if the guy does his own work (though it doesn't sound like this guy does). I do all my own work and I stopped bothering with service records 10 years ago, other than noting the brand of certain parts (brake pads, etc.) so I know what brands do well.








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      Additions to RUNWLD2's list... 200 1992

      posted by  Wallie on  Sun Apr 24 03:46 CST 2005
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      The ac ran cold and under the hood was very clean but I expected it to be given the appearance of the rest of the vehicle. I haven't spent a lot of time under the hood of this car yet so I don't know yet the age of some or most parts but my guess is largely original. It's been in this family since new, the wife has had it now for the last year and a half after a divorce. She did little to it other than brakes and tires while she had it on her own, now it just sits in the garage. She can tell me what was done to the car from memory but they have no paper trail.








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    Need opinions on what I might expect with a 92 240 wagon purchase. 200 1992

    posted by  runwld2 on  Sun Apr 24 02:34 CST 2005
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    I purchased the 91 245SE with 200K miles last year. Also a red wagon. This is what I have fixed in the last year (or not).
    The auto trans linkage was bent.
    The OD solenoid was bad (fixed with resoldering a wire though).
    The crank sensor was bad (also broken wire but got a new one as they are cheap).
    Auto trans cooling line cracked. So I essentially changed the tranny fluid. Probably a good idea.
    Got stranded once with corroded fuse problems (typical 200 problem). Use OXY Gard on the fuse ends.
    Heater valve is overly sensitve, needs replacement.
    Has been running rough lately, now with 212K miles, so just did new plugs, wires, rotor, cap, air filter.
    Speedo trip odo reset button broken.
    AC doesn't work.
    Needs front struts and RF ball joint. Have put Boge Turbos on rear already.
    Just occured to me. with the shift lock, that happenned too, it was a corroded fuse also.
    We were able to move the manual shift lock lever through the opening in the cover, but I guess that depends on your hand size.

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    744 & 745 16v 4+OD, 245 SE auto, 242Ti 4+OD, 245DL auto parts car








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      Need opinions on what I might expect with a 92 240 wagon purchase. 200 1992

      posted by  Wallie on  Sun Apr 24 03:00 CST 2005
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      Thanks runwld2, I'd have to say that's some of what I am looking for...Sounds like you still need to do a few things, I know it takes time. How does it run after the tune up and what does the AC need?








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    Need opinions on what I might expect with a 92 240 wagon purchase. 200 1992

    posted by  richink on  Sun Apr 24 01:13 CST 2005
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    Hello,

    So the things you have rhymed off are minor but small things that could point to neglect. You have to ask yourself if the owner hasn't done all those small things, what about the major service items?

    Standard rules of a purchase apply here. Do not under any circumstance consider purchasing the car for more than $500 unless 1) The owner can produce a nice thick pile of service records 2) Has no problem with you test driving the car AND it drives nice 3) Has no problem with you bringing it for an idependant inspection.

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    Happy Bricking!!! - Richard - '95 855T 309k, '87 245 DL 406k, '82 242 GLT 121k - Volvo's are alive and well in Brampton!!!








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      Need opinions on what I might expect with a 92 240 wagon purchase. 200 1992

      posted by  Wallie on  Sun Apr 24 02:04 CST 2005
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      You're absolutely right about the list being minor as well as the possible neglect issue. This would be my fifth Volvo to date after picking this one up.
      I have a 97 850R and same yr glt, both sedans and have had 740 wagons in the past. I just don't get the feeling the car was neglected but maybe some of the small things not stayed on top of. That's also exactly what I paid for the car and it drives fine, feels solid and everything works that I can check, less the temp gauge. The owner suggested I bring it to an indie which I will. What can I expect at this mileage and what may be critical to do, such as the timing belt etc







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