1981 Volvo 264 GLE review from Australia and New Zealand
"A moving swedish electrical fault ridden bathtub"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had problems starting from six months after ownership. Volvo mechanic said that an electrical malfunction caused the fuel pump relay and ECU to short out. After a $500 repair job... engine just didn't start. Assumed fuel pump failure.
Gauges worked intermittently.
General comments?
Brakes are generally good for a non-ABS.
Never pushed the car since it was not made for it.
Apparently Volvo make terrible 6 cylinder engines. 264's are the worst in the series for reliability. One's best buys would be the 240 or 244 series.
Tri-speed automatic transmission was also uneconomical at high-speed travel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 260000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 290000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2002 |