Faults:

Nothing yet, but I'm thinking of replacing/cleaning the original air filter with a k&n.

General Comments:

What can I say? It's a great little car, goes like a rocket if you let it. Not much available power after 110km/h though, starts to shake, which is funny unless there's a Skyline sitting to your left waiting to be dragged.

Power steering, power windows, heated seats, radio, rear wheel drive, etc. It's also got the softest suspension you could imagine, leaning 30 degrees round corners.

Comfortable and fun to drive, pulls confident 'squealies' round corners if pushed in 2nd...

My first car, I inherited it from my grandparents, and I'm quickly learning that it's not a cheap car to run.

Has an 'image problem', meaning hopefully it won't get nicked, however I think it's the hottest car around. Just don't tell my mates...

There seems to be some sort of cult following, I wonder why? Could it have something to do with the superior style? The grunty-sounding engine which goes insane at 4000 revs? Or the way it leans outward round corners, making you feel like you're traveling at light speed instead of 50km/h? You decide.

Faults:

Factory Mags were warped out of shape.

New Timing Belt needed.

New Clutch and Gearbox overhaul needed.

Torque Tube Failure.

Doesn't start first go (even after tune-up)

Injectors always clog open and allow too much fuel into the engine, resulting in shocking fuel economy and bad acceleration.

Speedo erratic between 40 - 55kmp/h.

General Comments:

I bought this car with the intention of doing it up and make people see that even Volvo's can be cool. However every week a new problem arises. I'm sticking to my guns though, I'm determined to make this car a hot little number.

The car is very comfortable.

Doesn't have much sting until about 2500rpm.

Faults:

Brake distibution block replaced after brake failure (!) yet it still pulled up OK if I drove slowly so I could get it to workshop.

Once that was fixed the master cylinder blew - noted other owners comments on master cylinder however when looked after these cars have legendary brakes.

Engine Mounts and shock absorbers replaced - having read other reviewers comments on getting 'sideways on gravel' I suspect my car was given some rough treatment by previous owners, however they did look after the injection system so the engine is solid as a rock.

Clutch cable went at 198000 but same thing happenned on my VW Golf so I must have a heavy left foot!

Interiors falling apart like a cheap Ford, but they call the 360 the "Dutch" Volvo in Australia as it was assembled in Netherlands and one suspects to a lower spec.

The parts are dear as poison, but last longer than average.

General Comments:

I love this little big car - surprisingly heavy feeling on the road, but enough grunt to surprise friends when they hear the firm note of the engine.

These cars are unpopular in Australia too (I like the kooky body design) but they hold their value for the following reasons:

Excellent Swedish Volvo engine - mine still sounds great at 200,000.

Excellent Paint - maybe I got lucky, but the only rust I have is under the water reservoir over the front wheel arch... this is important in Sydney where cars rust before your very eyes and one finger sized hole has your car defected (the Golf rusted really badly in the front pillars)