1986 Volvo 240 GLE review from Norway
"Swedish steel at its best!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had the car about half a year, and changed one taillight light-bulb. 6-7 NOK at the gas station (about one US dollar)
No problems of any kind!
A "foolproof" car, Swedish quality steel!
General comments?
This is a sturdy old car, that seems very well put together.
Easy to maintain, cheap parts.
Good gas mileage for a car its size, about 0,7-0,9 liters per 10 kilometers on the highway. (Of course more if you have a heavy right foot)
No race-car, but NOT as sluggish as most people think. Quite a bit of torque, available even in the low RPM range.
No oil filling needed between change (i changed the oil every 10,000km)
Great heating/defrost system!
Not a lot of "gadgets", but then again, not that much will brake.
COMFORTABLE, AFFORDABLE, SAFE AS A BOMB SHELTER.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 230000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 245000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 245 |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2008 |