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Originally Posted by THGL
Volvo - not as expensive as you might think to buy or repair (as long as you have a good Volvo mechanic).
I bought a '94 940 Turbo a few years ago with 150k miles on it and I've had almost no problems with it. It's got 180k on the clock now and I'm not planning on getting rid of it for at least another couple of years (20-30k miles).
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We bought a '94 940 Turbo wagon that was a lease return in '96--I'm driving it now and we've had no problems with it. It's never had to have any major work done--just routine maintenance. I've got almost 180k on the odometer now and it still runs wonderfully. I'm planning on holding on to it until it's over 200k.
My folks also own a '95 960 wagon and a '96 960 sedan. Both are incredibly reliable cars, and Volvo owners tend to take better car of their interiors. The '96 looked practically brand-new when my folks got it a year ago.
The trick to finding a cheap used Volvo? Look in your paper for ads for Volvos at non-Volvo dealers. They don't know the value of what they have on their hands--they probably picked the car up at auction and want to get rid of it quick. That's how we've gotten both of the 960s--both from different Chevy dealers!
