1991 Volvo 240 Wagon review from North America

A type of electronic fuel dispenser (not the injector) required replacement one month ago ($400)

Various exhaust-oriented components and a mass air meter required replacement five months ago ($2100)

Muffler and tail pipe replacement last year ($600)

Various electrical problems (lights going on and off, dead things) traced to wiring ($300)

Water leaked into car through front ($400 in diagnostics and putty type repairs) ; not sure this is fixed, so I park the car nose downhill.

Minor water leaks into car from right vent.

Electrical safety on shifter has required replacing ($500 -- what a waste, but we live on a hill and cannot risk disabling)

Parking brakes need constant adjustment.

Minor water leaks into car from top of tailgate.

Tailgate cylinders required replacing ($200 and my own labor)

Naugahyde seat covers are worn and torn on driver's side (95,000 miles)

Minor fluid leaks.

Oil apparently leaks from engine seals, causing belts to slip and make noise -- but minor small quanitities.

Nice solid ride, roomy and comfortable.

Parts extraordinarily expensive.

Qualified repair labor expensive and hard to find.

Cargo space excellent.

Engine sounds and feels good and has not needed any repair other than normal maintenance.

Not a turbo -- slow acceleration.