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may have found an s 40 for sale in nz 88,600 ks from new sunroof etc safe buy? well what could be wrong at that mileage? manual heated seats. 
S40
"manual heated seats" - is that the type where you have to light a fire in your trousers?
Joking aside, these are cracking cars in manual. If it's not been done, the front suspension bushings and wear parts will all need to be replaced, but that's comparatively cheap.
Check the usual stuff like sunroof not leaking, regular oil changes, etc. Which engine? Some are significantly more desirable than others. Obv the T4 is the most appealing, but the 1.8 is pretty bulletproof if sluggish. I seem to recall that the one badged 2.0 (actually 1.9?) is not as good, but someone on here will know more.
Joking aside, these are cracking cars in manual. If it's not been done, the front suspension bushings and wear parts will all need to be replaced, but that's comparatively cheap.
Check the usual stuff like sunroof not leaking, regular oil changes, etc. Which engine? Some are significantly more desirable than others. Obv the T4 is the most appealing, but the 1.8 is pretty bulletproof if sluggish. I seem to recall that the one badged 2.0 (actually 1.9?) is not as good, but someone on here will know more.
Engine and gearstick pics can answer most important questions.
Did NZ get the GDI?
Did NZ get the GDI?
unsure only older volvo i managed to locate over there its 2 litre manual 97 so an early one but the mileage and gearstick makes it attractive
leave for nz next monday
Looks like a NA Volvo engine not GDI
I think it is a 2.0t with an m56 so is definitely a good choice as long as it isn't obviously falling apart.
Specs and special bits means could even be a t4. Can confirm with VIN.
UK Import based on Spedo in MPH?
Oops couldn't see the turbo signage without my readers lol. Dual Speedo suggests it has done 88,000 miles not km. So 142,000 km
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If a UK import, spec will likely be quite different from our cars so you will have to check carefully to see if anything matters to you or not. Says it has a current warrant of fitness which is something given it is out of rego.
yes with wof just pay to rego bit like nsw
yes volvos uncommon there and its not a jap import at least as ma
ny bmws are wont touch ex jap car
no bids on it home ties will offer $2500 then and see what happens
Early 2.0T in manual is pretty bulletproof. No VVT, the good gearbox, etc - it avoids the more likely points of failure.
Usual disclaimers about timing belts and basic maintenance apply.
Usual disclaimers about timing belts and basic maintenance apply.
