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My husband is very close to buying a 1992 Volvo 440 1.8L SE. Any opinions regarding this model? The mileage is quite low (for Norway) at 165,000 km and the price is far less than we were expecting to pay and well within what we can afford. It has had one previous owner (an old lady) and is in very good condition - apart from the clutch which has seen considerable use.

Is it expensive to have work done on the clutch? I know it is impossible to say because it depends on the component concerned, but in your opinion is it expensive to change the clutch pad (?) or have some other work done on the clutch? Although we have done some research, my husband and I are pretty much ignorant when it comes to cars, unfortunately.

TIA,

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check for rust (one not very obvious place is around the hinges of the front doors: do the doors close properly?)

a clutch kit starts at 125 euro's and should take 4-5 hours to install

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m-gineering

We have a 1995 Volvo 1.8i, ran 245.000 km now. And still runs fine. Uses when my wife drives (..) 1 liter on 14 km. We did have to replace the waterpump, which is cheap. Breaking down of a waterpump seems to happen to Volvo's ofter, but not too oft.

When you want to check for rust, make sure you check the back, besides the wheels. Where the inner and outer plates connect.

I do find it to be a good car. But would not pay much for it at this age.

When I read that an old lady drove it, make sure you spoke to that lady and not to a salesman: ALL cars have only been used on a sunday by an old lady. And guess what: ALL cars have somebody else looking at them too, who is coming back after a couple of hours, so you have to decide fast. And guess what more: after you sold your old car, you suddenly find somewhere a much newer car for sale that has the same numberplate as your old car, but only half the mileage - makes you immediately want to buy back your old car... Do not believe everything you hear from a garage, but consult a professional when you do not know enough about cars.

Regards, Pieter

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