1981 Volvo 245 DL review from North America
"Slow, noisy, and very reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Did the brakes
It ate a valve seat a few months ago, had the head machined, and all was well.
General comments?
Very reliable. Pretty thirsty though. I drive the heck out of it, and it keeps going. It just won't die. It has a massive exhaust leak right now, that I need to fix, so it sounds like a fishing trawler. But other than that, I love it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 Gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 111000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 9th June, 2003 |