1996 Volvo TLA....need help and advice

[Peanut]

Hi...

How dependable is this vehicle? Thinking of buying one. Has complete service record showing the guy hasn't missed a single servicing. Is there a big problem with it being a turbo? Any transmission problems?? How expensive is it to have worked on??

TIA

 

[Larred]

Peanut,

Proper service is a big deal, so that's a plus in your court. Is it an automatic or a manual? How many miles does it have on it? Up front I'll tell you I've never owned a Volvo, but I have owned an older BMW and I loved it. When the time comes I will get another. What kind of driving do you do? Lots of long freeway driving or lots of stop and go? Out of all the cars I've owned I've learned that the Germans know how to build cars for drivers, they love to run.

Hope that helps,

Darrel

 

[CTCStrela]

An old Volvo? If it's maintained correctly, it's a *rock*. The same motor used in their cars is often used as an I/O boat motor. Stone reliable.