1982 Volvo 244 DL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Most impressive car I have owned, bearing in mind its age"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It needed new front shock absorbers when I bought it, and I have had the rubber seal around the windscreen replaced. I also had a wiring problem fixed so the radio/cassette player would work again.
General comments?
I bought this car very cheap to drive the dog around in. I am impressed by how well it goes for the number of kilometres it has travelled. I am also very impressed by its quality of build - I have had many cars over the years and would say this car is of the highest quality and build. After 24 years and the number of kilometres it has travelled, the seats and the carpets are not worn at all.
This car is by no means a sports car, but considering it bulk, it moves along quite well. It has a three speed automatic transmission which works really well. It will pull up mountains at an acceptable speed, and even when the transmission shifts back to second, it is not uncomfortable and the engine does not roar.
This Volvo with its 2.1 carburettor engine and rear wheel drive, is a basic, easy to use car.
I feel like I have stumbled across one of automotives best kept secrets.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 394000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 395000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 1976 Rover P6B (3500) |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2006 |