1989 Volvo 245 DL review from North America

Windshield motor went out the day I bought it ($90 new from IPD).

Drivers seat foam was shot, but the seat skin was perfect ($20 for a good pair used).

Starter and ignition switch went after about 5,000 miles of me having it ($100 for a new starter with lifetime warranty, and $75 for a new ignition switch).

The tail hatch wiring harnesses were shot from day one and only cost $26 from IPD and took a lazy 1.5 hours to replace.

Some suspension bushings are worn out, but that is to be expected with the high miles. Haven't got around to replacing them, not a big deal.

Great for people that are car savvy, ie, don't mind working on their cars. The easiest car to work on, ever.

For $950 its the perfect car. TONS of room, though I think it adds to the road noise.

In no sense of the word is this car fast, but feels great on twisty roads. That could be the $75 'Turbo' sway bars I installed.

For being such a long car and long wheel base, this car turns on a dime in parking lots, and can parallel park in all but smart car size spaces.

I see this car, stock engine and transmission, going to 350,000 miles or more.

Best of all the drivers side heated seat still works.