1982 Volvo 240 DL review from North America
"Runs like a top and gets great mileage!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter had to be replaced soon after purchase.
Some problems with tires, but due to their age, not because of the car itself.
General comments?
My parents purchased this car last year (2007) from a lady down the street. She was the first and only owner of this car, which was purchased new in 1982. As her primary vehicle for 25 years, she only put 78,500 miles on it. Naturally I jumped at the chance to get such a great car.
Since we have bought the car, the only internal thing that has gone wrong was with the starter. It cost $300 to replace, but I'm sure that some of that was labor costs and the cost to get it all the way up to my little corner of the globe.
This car doesn't have much power, and seems reluctant to reach highway speeds for long periods. But, such is unnecessary for the type of driving I demand of my cars.
The interior has held up very nicely since this car was purchased. Cloth seats don't have any tears. Seats are comfortable, although back seat is crammed with three adults.
The greatest thing about this car's interior is the trunk. It has a HUGE trunk, and it is ideal for a load of groceries or any other big load of cargo.
I love my Volvo!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Volvo Redblock 4-Cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2008 |