1984 Volvo 240 DL review from North America
"I love this car; it will last you a lifetime if you treat it right"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problems that I ever had with this car is a relay to the rear fuel pump blew, which put it out of commission until we figured out that that was all it was.
Right after that (the next day) the ignition solenoid went.
General comments?
This car is an indestructible tank. I have tried to kill it through a series of torture tests from the day I got it, and have been unable to get it to the point where it isn't easily reparable at home in one day, even through 3 crashes, and countless rollicks in the woods and fields, as well as countless times being stuck in snowbanks and mud-holes.
I love that fact that these cars are built more like trucks than cars, and I have never felt better brakes (four-wheel disk).
The engine has plenty of power, and is the only part of the car that runs without problem still. But that's not the poor cars fault.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 four-cylinder gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 230000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 300000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd February, 2004 |