1982 Volvo 240 DL review from North America
"The best car I could possibly hope for."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It was a victim of pretty serious "hit and run" but we salvaged it. Despite getting nearly crushed in half we managed to drive it home safely.
Fuel pump broke.
Camshaft seized up. Most likely due to me not changing the oil on a regular basis.
Odometer doesn't really work anymore.
Dash and other plastics cracking.
Exterior paint fading.
Rear wiper fluid no longer works.
General comments?
I love this car and I will continue to love it. I ended up donating the car though cause it was starting to get run down. The reliability wasn't there and a lot of work needed to be put into it to make bring it back into good condition.
The car is great.
I hated to see it go.
Will always be my most favorite car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd October, 2004 |