I guess Ebay can be dangerous, but personally I have bought three RWD Volvos in the past year or so on Ebay without a hitch. Two are 244s that had bad Fuel pressure relays that eluded the owners (and their "mechanics") and the third is a 780 turbo bertone (black). The 244's were both sold by their private owners and the 780 was sold by a used car dealer that had purchased it at auction. The 240s were each about 250 miles away and the 780 was 500 miles away - I rented a uhaul car transporter and hauled each of them home. I did not "buy it now" with any of them. I paid $510 for the first 240 (87 with 230K), $415 for the second (89 with 160K) and $1100 for the turbo bertone. In each case I put about the same amount as I had paid for the car into making to car the way I wanted it to be for use as a daily driver for myself and my teenage sons (brakes, wheels tires, upgraded sways, better upholstery from junkyard finds, etc.).

Personally, I can't wait to find my next ebay deal!

I am curious what you paid for your 245? It's a great looking car - I don't remember seeing it on ebay - lucky for you cause I would have been bidding against you probably!

Jim