1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon review from North America
"Hail to the Volvo 240"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel relay replaced (expected).
Alternator rebuilt.
Battery replaced.
Exhaust repair.
General comments?
This is my third Volvo (240 series) vehicle and I am convinced that the 240 is one of the best vehicles ever to be produced.
When regularly maintained, these cars will last forever. Our wagon still drives and feels like new at 240,000 km when most other vehicles are making their way to the junkyard.
Hail to the Volvo 240. It's a shame they stopped producing them.
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| In a word; if it wasn’t so boring – I would own this car or its likeness forever |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 165000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 243000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2001 |