always wanted a volvo wagon...240 /740/ 940

Great link for 700 and 900 series Volvos...

craigslist.org :-)

Ah, I never noticed the "org"

Craigslist is a true phenomenon.

IPD also offers a free classified / for sale board:

Your message reads like an old Burma Shave roadside advertisement. Try not pressing return after every word.

surfbug wrote:

All are fine cars. Personally I would look at the 960 wagon which is not on your list. Biggest issue for cars of that age will be how well they were maintained. Check the service records and have the car inspected by a competent mechanic.

Next to be concerned about is rust if you are buying a car from an area that salts the roads a lot. I would avoid a 15 to 20 year old car from places that get snow and ice. $1,000 will get you a car with close to

I didn't see the 850's on your list, but that would be the top of mine. I'd look for a mid 90s model and I'd steer clear of the turbos. Just my $.02.

Ah but the turbos are by far the most enjoyable to drive, and tend to hold up about as well as the NA motors.

thanks!

this has helped.....since I posted....I ....

searched craigs list found a 760 turbo wagon

bought it!

spent 500 bucks...

burma shave!!!!

search my name...acapaldi....to find out more about the car...will post....

picking it up this sat......

Replace the engine wiring harness if not done already and you should have a nice car with a bit of cleanup.