1986 Volvo 245 DL review from North America
"Best value for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear window washer pump and air intake valve broke at 149,000 miles.
General comments?
For an almost 18 year old car with 150,000 miles it feels more solid than lots of brand new cars. The ride and suspension, the seats and in general, the car is more comfortable than many new cars worth 4 or five times more money. This Volvo is the work horse of our household, and it is the car we take camping fully loaded up mountains in the middle of California summers. With patience, she'll go anywhere any time. We have taken this car to Texas and back, without using one bit of oil, coolant or anything for that matter.
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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 | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 129000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 122 |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2003 |