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140,000 miles isn't that much. If the body is in good shape and it was cared for, you might have just gotten a really good car.
If your car is an 85 or up, it is virtually the same as the 740 non-turbo engine. With the obvious exception of the accessory placement and a couple other things, including fuel injection systems (again, depending on the year).
I can't even keep the rear wheels conencted to the ground in the RAIN, much less the snow. The 240 can be really greasy, or it can be really good. Tires and driving habits are the two important factors! 150# of livestock salt in the rear floor storage area has helped me out a lot. Also keep the gas tank full for that extra weight. Other than that, despite the back end of the car breaking loose easily in slippery conditions, it is hardly dangerous. The car is very well balanced and if you catch the back breaking out, it is easily corrected.
Just check the obvious things, fluids, etc. You could go hog wild, but see what it's like first. Make especially sure that you check for cooling system leakage, especially the radiator. And clean the flame trap. Check out the 700/900 FAQ for more information. It is close enough to most 240 info to serve you well.
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