1967 Volvo 121 Amazon review from Denmark
"Great style and a economical, usable classic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
For a nearly forty year old car.. not much.
The slave cylinder operating the clutch started leaking about 9000 kms ago. Was replaced: cost 150 USD.
The differential decided to call it a day about 8000 kms ago (a rare fault according to the garage). It was replaced with a used one: Cost incl labour: 900 USD.
General comments?
Acc: 0-100 km/h around 21 Secs (Actually tested)
Maximum Speed: 148 km/h (VERY loud)
Fuel Consumption, Very thirsty. Octane 98 Leaded (Will do with 95) ; When not very careful 6 km/l. At constant 75 km/t 11 km/l. On a recent beer-fetching trip to Germany while maintaining a steady 90Km/h with 2 persons and 15 cases of beer, it averaged 11,5 Km7L.
Good brakes. Compensates for the lack of directional stabilty...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 R4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 392000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 403000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Triumph 2500TC |
| Date of Entry | 22nd August, 2003 |