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Thinking about buying a 1997 or 1998 965/V90 - some questions.... S90-V90

posted by  B.C. on  Fri May 13 11:26 CST 2005
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The ones I have seen in my buying ability range are usually mileage of 150K to 210K. So I would be worried about what major expense items are due.

Talked to my indie tech who said it is a relatively expensive car to own. He has run 240s for decades. He menioned that the rear shocks run $475 a side, so a replacement would be around $1,000. (He uses Volvo parts only, so fpc might be less.)

Gas mileage is important and the sellers often point to the EPA 18/26 as fact. Do you have better knowledge? My 1988 240 is gettng around 18 in town.

Any problems with the non-steel (fiberglass?) rear spring?

Other items that would need $$$ at the 180K mile mark? BIG service costs what? $1,000+ ??

Any and all answers will be appreciated.

Regards,

Bob

:>)





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