1982 Volvo 244 GL review from Colombia
"Comfortable and solid"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The steering navegates. I thought it was because the old tires so I replaced them. It stills navegates.
The alternator was sending almost 17 volts and damaged the battery.
General comments?
I drive the car in Bogota at 8,500 ft above sea level. The engine is so underpowered that even small 1000cc oldies like Renaults and Mazda accelerates better.
The car loves gasoline.
The seats are very comfortable.
You feels protected. Is like been in a tank.
Nobody looks at it. The car is ugly, but elegant (mine is black and in perfect conditions)
My friends says that it looks like the car from a very poor country ambassador.
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  | Most impressive car I have owned, bearing in mind its age |
| The Volvo 244GL is the perfect car for a beginner driver/mechanic, easy to drive and easy to fix |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 164000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Monza |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2004 |