I am looking to buy a pre-owned Volvo, preferably in the sub $11,000-12000 range with less than 90k in miles. I wish to have a wagon, but ironically, my fiancé wants a sedan. We looked at a 2000 S 70se today which had 92k in miles and the asking price was in the high 10k range. I am sure it could had for less. We both liked it a lot. However, in looking on AutoTrader and some other sites, I have found many other options that fit our criteria and are perhaps a better buy than the one we saw today. Anyway, our goal is to buy a nice looking car that will last us a few good years before the nickel and dime stuff starts happening.We will be putting around 10k a year in mileage on it at most.
I guess my questions are these: Are there any models that we should stay away from? What could be considered a good buy on a Volvo?
I figure we will be looking at the sedans more so than the wagons in the model years 1999-2002. Maybe we will get lucky.
I know this post is vague, but I am feeling under educated and any info would be greatly appreciated.
aaron