1988 Volvo 240 GL review from Australia and New Zealand
"You've got to be joking!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiring harness needed replacement.
Bulbs blown.
Air conditioning dead.
General comments?
That is what thought when a mate offered to sell me his 240!
No, not for me. But at the price I couldn't knock it back.
Now I actually like the car. It is a bit underpowered, and doesn't have many options, but you can actually enjoy working on it because it is logically put together.
Not too much has gone wrong. Wiring harness in engine stuffed.
Understeers a bit.
Think the fuel pump might be going- does anyone know if this car has two?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 142000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 165236 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Cordia |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2006 |