So I recently got my hands on a 2000 Volvo S40 1.9t, currently has 203k. 3rd owner, previously was my grandfathers and he had it since around 45k. Got the car for free because he didn't want to fix it anymore. The vehicle has a couple minor issues that i'm already attending to, but my main question is what can i do with it, or what should i do with it? I've looked around the forum and i won't be doing anything crazy like a manual swap since i have little knowledge about anything Volvo. I'm looking to throw some money into it for a nice ( semi ) daily driver. looking to get an easy 200hp and have $600 to throw into right now.
Recent work I did:
~ coolant temp sensor
~Thermostat and gasket
~coolant flush
~Clean engine bay
~Oil, oil filter and Cap
Anything I should check or your thoughts on what should/could be done is greatly appreciated
oh, tune up and timing belt is getting done this week