A second hand Volvo ... really? Yes! Forget about what you thought you knew the right 700 or 900 series could be the best car youve ever bought, and this book is your essential guide to finding, assessing and buying the best car for you. Packed with information, illustrations and advice from a real marque expert, youll be taken through detailed sections on what you need to know to decide which model is for you.
Find out what its like living with the car, how much you should be paying and how, when, and where to inspect models for sale, including a comprehensive condition checklist and guide to common concerns. Youll also discover whats involved in restoring, the main problems caused by lack of use, and potential for modification.
For reference, theres a vital statistics list for each model, shape and engine, and a guide to the key people, organizations and companies within the Volvo community that you can look to for further advice.
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useful chapters ask whether this is the right car for you, provide relative values, instruct on how to carry out a fifteen-minute evaluation and outline what's involved in a restoration, so the book really provides a lot of ammunition for anyone on the hunt for a Volvo 700 or 900, and is sure to lead them along the path to the best car their money can buy - this is a must-have title for current and future owners of a Volvo 700/900. Irish Vintage Scene
| Introduction - the purpose of this book |
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1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance |
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2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? |
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3 Living with a 700/900 Series - will you get along together? |
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4 Relative values - which model for you? |
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5 Before you view - be well informed |
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6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help |
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7 Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay? |
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8 Key points - where to look for problems |
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9 Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment |
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10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream |
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11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! |
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12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart |
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13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think |
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14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles |
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15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, Volvos need exercise! |
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16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Volvo world |
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17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips |
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Tinkering with and modifying his first car at the age of 18, Tim began a continual learning curve that developed into an obsession, with friends and family often looking for help with buying, selling, fixing and modifying many different vehicles. His love of Volvos however, began in childhood, when his father purchased a huge, shiny car that was very fast and exciting to a young boy, but safe and very comfortable. The car was a Volvo 740 Turbo Intercooler. Fast forward 20 years and youll find Tims passion and childhood joy combine in writing this essential buyers guide.
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