1989 Volvo 240 GL Estate review from Australia and New Zealand
"Not only very stylish, a well maintained 240 is a very reliable and comfortable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front sway bar came loose.
Air conditioner compressor noisy.
General comments?
The Volvo 240 is the second Volvo I have owned (1st was a 740). I am very satisfied with this car. Despite having travelled 215000kms it still performs perfectly. It is not the most modern car, but the simple and individual styling ensure that it will never look dated (unlike most Japanese and Korean cars).
Maintenance costs can be expensive if more than regular servicing is required, but this is to be expected of a car that is made of quality components. If maintained correctly the 240 is an extremely reliable car.
The interior is really spacious and the estate will swallow almost anything. Again, interior styling is of a high quality and very efficient layout.
For the amount it cost me ($5000) I don't think I could have bought much better - I really like this car. When buying, make sure that the car has been maintained well - mechanicals and body. Treated well the 240 is one of the best. Treated poorly it can drain your bank account fast!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | B230F Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 210000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2005 |