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From: andrew@grkermi.UUCP (Andrew W. Rogers)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Questions for Volvo owners
Message-ID: <463@grkermi.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 20-Jun-85 15:56:09 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jun 20 15:56:09 1985
Date-Received: Sun, 23-Jun-85 01:39:46 EDT
Reply-To: andrew@grkermi.UUCP (Andrew W. Rogers)
Organization: GenRad, Inc., Concord, Mass.
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Summary: 

We're in the market for a new car, and one of the leading choices is the Volvo
200 series wagon (formerly 245DL).  I would appreciate hearing from any owners
who would be willing to share their experiences with me.  

Some specific questions:

  Do Volvos really deserve their reputation for reliability and long-term
  durability?  This is my most important consideration in selecting a car,
  and I'd like to know if it's truth or hype - I'd be considering a Checker
  if they still made them.

  How much trouble is it to find parts and service?  Am I pretty much limited
  to going to a dealer for both?  What does, say, a tune-up or brake job cost?

  (Metro Boston netters:) Which dealerships are recommended?  Which not?

  Any problems with theft or break-ins?

Thank you,

Andrew W. Rogers