Hi, I just found someone recommended this site, so I signed up today. I know very little about the Volvo 240 except what I have read in online reviews and from a relative who simply loved their 240. I am looking for a reliable car to take my kids back and forth to school (and for me to drive to work) and for them to have eventually when they are able to drive in about 1 1/2 years. I only drive about 5,000 miles a year. I found a 240 listed locally that is a 1990 240 DL wagon that appears to be the original owner. It has 228,000 miles on it and it has been serviced regularly. From the description and photos, it appears to be in really good condition. They are asking $1,400 firm.

I have read online where people talk about their 240s going 400,000 miles. Is 228,000 miles a problem? Are they expensive to fix? Also, since I live in northern Indiana where we get a lot of lake effect snow, how is the 240 in snow? I really like the 240's looks and I like it's tank-like protection for my kids when they start driving. But, I don't want to get myself into a situation where I will have to sink a couple thousand dollars into it over the next few years.

Thanks for any help you can give me,

Kevin