1993 Volvo 240 5-speed Wagon 123k ** No Reserve ** on 2040-cars
Oakham, Massachusetts, United States
** NO RESERVE ** Please read entire description before bidding. Contact me first if you have zero or negative feedback please. I recently bought this car with the plans to freshen it up but also came across another project that now is taking up my garage space. I'd rather not store the 240 this winter. It has lots of positives; - It's the manual 5 speed (which is very rare in a late model 240 wagon) - Low miles 123K - Service book stamped by dealer through 80K miles - Literally every receipt since new (has to be an inch stack of receipts) - Clutch done at 80K - Clean Carfax - no accidents - No CEL or other lights lit - Map pockets intact. - Recent steering rack replacement - Recent timing belt and water pump - Very minimal rust Fairly well optioned - heated seats, power mirrors, power windows - AC that works. It's not without it's flaws tho; - Paintwork below the belt line on passenger side and tailgate - likely due to a scratch down that side of the car. - Needs front tires - Rear brakes squeak/rumble a little - Numerous dings and scratches - AC sweats when running (small water puddle on drivers floor) - Runs fantastic but at idle it has a little sputter (likely just a tune up) - Interior could use a good cleaning - Clock and central locking fuse is out b/c it drains the battery (looks like there is a wire in the hatch hinge that broke - I suspect that it has something to do with that) It was just inspected in MA So it's good for another year (good until the end of August 2015). The garage that inspected it mentioned that a good percentage of these cars fail because of the rust/rot on the rear suspension - he said this car was in excellent shape in that regard. Passed the inspection just fine. Anyway, it's either sell it or store it. I don't want to waste anyone's time - if you are looking for a perfect one - this is not it. If you are looking for one that has low miles and a 5-speed and will probably run another 200K that needs some work while you drive it - this may be it. Sold as-is where-is. Thanks! |
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