Hello!

I need a car for my son who is home from college for the summer and I am looking at a 96 Volvo 960 at the place that I get my VW''s serviced. It has 105,000 miles and had quite a bit of work done to it recently. It is a one owner car (68 year old woman). The mechanics there say that all of their loaner Volvos have 250,000 miles so this car is just hitting its stride. Good idea for a purchase or not? He has to clean it up an inspect it and is talking in the $6500 range on price. Too low a price to be looking at a Volvo?

I am used to VW maintenance prices and wasn't sure if I would be in for sticker shock with a Volvo.
They said to stay away from Saabs if I don't want expensive repair bills. =)

I am open to other suggestions!


1996 Volvo 960 6 cylinder


Thanks !!


Pat

carfax, like i posted before. maintenance records. independant mechanic, if possible. sunroof? if so, check under read mats. smell carpet, does it smell moldy, might be clogged drain rails. good luck. price is, to me, is high-ish. offer 6K and work from there. my opinion. not sure what the blue book is for that model.