Go with the Volvo - The Diesel will be a nightmare to run in the cold weather - warming up the plugs can take quite a long time before you can start it!

I had an 86 Volvo 240 Wagon that just ran and ran. I never had a problem with it, you won't go wrong.

1998 CSVT Silver Frost
#1119 of 6535 dob 5-20-97
custom seating and dash
valentine one (hardwired)
clifford 700-IQ
BMP Front STB
HPP Rear STB
Mirko Tie Down
FMS 9mm plug wires

classics:
1968 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3
1971 Audi 100LS 2 door