# Finding a replacement for noble 1988 Volvo 240

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-replacement-for-noble-1988-volvo-240/50850>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 25, 2010, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-replacement-for-noble-1988-volvo-240/50850 "2010-06-25T17:20:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![electricity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/aca169/32.png) [@electricity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/electricity)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-replacement-for-noble-1988-volvo-240/50850/1 "2010-06-25T17:20:48Z")

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Suggestions are very welcome. My budget $3- $4000. I don’t know which model Honda and Toyota are best for that money. Which years? Or when mileage becomes prohibitive? I would dearly love another turbo-less Volvo. Are there other makers I should be considering? Also, is $2500 for that now totaled Volvo (110,000miles and in perfect condition) a fair price for the insurance company to offer?

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-replacement-for-noble-1988-volvo-240/50850/2 "2010-06-25T17:38:34Z")

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$2500 looks about right for your Volvo, based on Ebay auction results. As for a replacement, look for an Accord or Camry with less than 100k miles, but you’ll have trouble finding something good for less than $4000.

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**Author:** ![electricity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/aca169/32.png) [@electricity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/electricity)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-replacement-for-noble-1988-volvo-240/50850/3 "2010-06-25T18:02:01Z")

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I much appreciate your advice.

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**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\
**Post date:** [June 26, 2010, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-replacement-for-noble-1988-volvo-240/50850/4 "2010-06-26T00:21:55Z")

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In that price range, you’re better off forgetting about brand and should be more concerned with the maintenance history of the vehicle.  
Pay a mechanic for a used car inspection before you buy anything.

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**Author:** ![electricity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/aca169/32.png) [@electricity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/electricity)\
**Post date:** [June 26, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-replacement-for-noble-1988-volvo-240/50850/5 "2010-06-26T16:25:55Z")

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The problem is if I don’t ask about brand, I have no idea how to start looking for any cars. But I take your point about maintenance history. Thanks for talking a moment to respond.

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**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2010, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-replacement-for-noble-1988-volvo-240/50850/6 "2010-06-27T01:06:15Z")

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Taurus or Crown Victoria are good cars to start with, and just about any Buick will give you the newest vehicle in that price range.