1983 Volvo 240 GL 2.3 petrol
Summary:
A cheap, safe and reliable car, for not too much money
Faults:
Not much has gone wrong mechanically, mainly just aesthetic problems.
Had to replace brake cylinder at 230000 kays, as brake pedal was sagging.
Dash board is pretty cracked, I put a cover over the dash to cover it.
Drivers seat collapsed. I got another one from a wrecker, and now it too has collapsed. Also, tension in seats is non existent.
Overdrive turns on and off when it wants.
Paint on roof is peeling.
Glove box cannot be opened.
General Comments:
This is an incredibly reliable car, it has hardy ever let me down.
Its not the fastest car on the road, but having said that, its not the slowest either, it does the job that is required.
It is fairly comfortable inside, everything is in working order (including the air conditioning)
It has the alloy wheels, and light green metallic paint, so it doesn't look too bad for a Volvo.
For a first car, it has been a dream to own, probably an ideal first car for everyone, not just because of it's reliability, and it's cheapness to run, but also because of it's safety.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 1st March, 2003
24th Mar 2003, 09:28
I have a 240GL wagon, with same experience as you. beautiful car, but aesthetics failing a little now (after 500,000kms). my overdrive is fine, but I must add the boot on my car is rusting out, nothing else is, but the boot is stuffed. the boot wiring is also prone to damage and this is an apparently common problem.
My fuel gauge is also crazy, as turning right makes it go up, left goes down, and 20L of fuel is apparently more than half a tank (!).
One other silly quibble, I broke of the aerial and to replace it needs removal of panels inside the front wheel arch, which is a bit silly. in the meantime I have a piece of wire...