H&I is one of the older Volvo resale and repair shops in the LosAngeles area. Otto is a very good mechanic and a good person. They are not wildly appreciative of the 4 cylinder turbos, as they like to sell the rock solid n/a 4 or 5 cylinder cars. They are a good shop in a tired area. They plan to move north to the Valencia/Castaic area soon. Yes you pay more here, but if you like good support Otto and Robert will take care of you. The other store is in Glendale and is called T & M - recently renamed Affordable Volvos. Tommy has been working with Volvos for 15 years or more and they always have a good inventory. Good luck in your search. I have two 740's manual turbos and they are a great car- a sporty sedan that's fun to rev. I just can't find anything as fun as they are for as little money as they get. That wierd Oldsmobile boxy rectangular shape and squarish rear lid is a turnoff, but it conceals a really good car that is one of the last easy to work on rear wheel drive Volvos. What a bargain, really. I bought my last one for $500. I have a bead on a red '89 740 for $400, but it needs work. Engine and transmission and interiors can all be gotten relatively inexpensively. Happy hunting!
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