1986 Volvo 360 GLT review from Germany
"Very good bargain if you can get one with a catalyser"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car has been rather neglected as it needed servicing, like a new distributor cap and a set of ignition cables. I carefully replaced the timing chain and a few hose lines too.
Looses a bit of cooling fluid, but it's less than 1/2 a litre per year, the water-pump under pressure seemed to be all right, so I neglected it.
Tends to corrode below the doors.
Only once out of order because of a corroded fuse holder for the fuel pump.
General comments?
Very cheap because of the (completely wrong) image of an old ladies car, but it's a wolf in sheep's clothing. Cheap in insurance (in Germany) too.
Heavy drinker with 9-10 l/100 km.
Most reliable and solid car I ever had, saw the service in 3 years only for the fuse and the annual emmisson/biannual technical control (like MOT in England).
Needs a new shock absorber in the front now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 L injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 340 |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2001 |