Best tank in this world
Button on the side of the gearstick broke.
Loud rattling noise on the front left of the car.
This car is a white, sedan 240 and is the most immaculate car ever. Runs like a dream with no scratches on the paintwork. I now have a game with myself when I go downtown to spot a better 240 than mine. I haven't been beaten yet.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 27th September, 2010
Sound, reliable and safe!
Oil leak rear main seal. Replaced radiator.
This sedan has reliably transported my family around town and country. I have never been left by the side of the road. The reason I no longer have it is due to a serious accident whereby a large truck hit the car (Nissan Maxi-ma) behind me which thrust me into the Camry in front, 3 med/large cars where written off! I sustained minor whiplash and returned to work in a week. The 240 will never win any races, but when you have your children on board are you ever in race mode? I'm not!!! A V70 has replaced it, but gee I miss the 240 simplicity, I intended to keep this car until 500 000 km, my Volvo mechanic told me it would easily have done that. My prediction for what its worth the 240 will become a 'cult car' much like the Kombi, it exudes strength and stability a perfect car for a young one learning to drive, they are very forgiving cars and can easily take a hit.
Fashion comes at a cost! 240's don't.
Get yourself a real car :)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th December, 2004
We talking miles or kilometres, Gopesh? My Volvo's an '82 model and has just passed the 230 000 mark (kilometres), and the most complex thing that has been replaced on it is the fuel filter. Everything else is working fine after 27 years, and when anything else was being replaced (electric stuff mostly), the mechanic kept saying 'that's original... this is original...' in disbelief.
How about you buy a Volvo... then share.
I think they're nice.
Or a TATA Indica..:)
2nd Oct 2005, 08:10
Rust is not a problem in most Volvos in Australia. However, Toyotas, due to the generally poor quality of paintwork, will rust away and this is where the 2 cars differ - quality. A 20 year old Toyota is a very rare sight. In addition Toyotas don't have the style and individuality of the Volvo 240 (but that's just my subjective opinion).
JPH