Oppo! Opinions? 1988 Volvo 240 For About $500

"JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!" (jqj213)
08/27/2014 at 19:13 • Filed to: NPOCP, Volvo, Volvo 240, question, advice

As many of you know, I have a huge obsession with older Volvos. And ever since I drove my first 240 on my first car search, I have been hooked and wanting one. Since then, I have looked at over 15 of them. The issue I found was pricing. No one knows what they are worth. but I found this on Craigslist and want your opinion.

This is actually a very interesting car. It first went up on Craigslist June 1st with an asking price of $1500. And I went to look at it. The car wasn't bad, but I didn't want to pay more than $1000. Seller told me no way they'd let it go for less than $1300.

Fast forward to mid August. The car is still on Craigslist. But now, the asking price is $600. Why? They got sideswiped! As you can see in the picture, it doesn't look like too bad of damage. They just dropped the price to $550 OBO the other night. I have a feeling $450 would get me this car. And when I saw it a few months back at full price, it did drive rather nicely.

There are some cons though. The AC doesn't blow cold (it is there and you can feel the fan blowing though, so it might not be too bad), the antennae is busted, it has the typical rear taillight issue, and something is messed up with the overdrive where it won't go away.

But, I can get it for most likely less than $500. And I've wanted a 240 for a long long time. I also know someone that can tow it home for me for $20, and I can fix it up before registering the car saving me some money. What do you think Oppo?

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DISCUSSION (15)

Matthew Phillips > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 19:18

Honestly I went on a 240 search earlier this year and the ones in my price range were 5 hours into the next county, buy it, if it's a dud I'll buy it :P

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 19:18

I've got no idea what the normal price for a 240 is where you live. BUT, if this is the car you'd like.. I'd say BUY BUY BUY :)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 19:23

The AC never really blew that cold.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Matthew Phillips
08/27/2014 at 19:29

Hmm your offer is super tempting!!!! But seriously, if it still does run and drive, its a great price

505Turbeaux > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 19:30

If it drives well, buy it. 88 had a good injection system and is a good year.DO IT

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
08/27/2014 at 19:30

Where I am, they are normally $1500-2500. The first one I saw (almost my first car) was $1900. These prices fluctuate so much its rather crazy.

It is a car that Ive wanted forever now and I actually love this 80s-tastic paint on it!

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > 505Turbeaux
08/27/2014 at 19:31

Never knew the year mattered all that much! When I drove it in June it felt really solid! Im going tomorrow to look at it again. The damage doesn't look too serious and at the end of the day, its a $500 beater.

But you know me enough to see how I obsess over these older Volvos....

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 19:32

Damn, I did not see the huge damage on the left side of it, offer him/her 450 bucks in cash and this beast is yours :)

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
08/27/2014 at 19:37

That was exactly my thinking! Its funny too, they could've had $1000. This is what happens when you hold onto a car for like three months; a lot of risk. And they got bit in the ass by it.

I'm going to look at it tomorrow and will take a ton of pics of it. I will then come back to Oppo for more opinions before I do something.

D > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 19:40

Swiss... uh huh...

edit: emailed her about it

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 19:42

What engine is in this? Do you know?

505Turbeaux > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 20:03

yeah early 90's they came out with the Rex Regina on some 240s, 7xx and 940s. Still a decent system, but parts are more money and more complex (see ignition coil, if it is a canister it is still bosch, if not it is a REX). Early 80s, 81-83 suffered from electrical woes more so than other years

D > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 23:12

justice! I got her to change the title

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > D
08/27/2014 at 23:35

Holy hell. Did you really text her? Or just a coincidence!?

Thank you if you did!

D > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/27/2014 at 23:47

I emailed her, haha