Hi friends, I know nothing about Volvos, as I have a history with Ford, VW, Subaru.... I was thinking of stepping over to the big V!! maybe a 740 or 850 station with Gas. I need to know a couple of things from you experts...
- I only have a very low budget of 2500 euro, so it's going to be an older model. I heard that Volvos have a long life. so if I see one with 400,000 km is it still worth buying? how far can one expect such a model to run under normal circumstances?
- What are the main pitfalls with the 740 or 850 from more than 6 or 7 years old? What should I look out for.
- How is it as far as maintenence is concerned. I'm not a great mechanic but I could do quiet a few things on my Passat. Is there anything I should consider when looking for a Volvo? Do all the models have Volvo engines, because I heard that some have Audi and Renault! is that true?
Please give me some advice. thanks in advance Toss