1990 Volvo 240 245 Estate review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
If this car was any more dependable I would marry it!
With 170,000 on it when I bought it, I rebuilt the front suspension and replaced the rear shocks.
The only failure has been the air mass meter.
I fixed a rattle in the double-walled header pipe by driving in three or four short, self-tapping sheet metal screws.
General comments?
Amazing handling for a wagon.
Feels like a solid steel brick in corners.
Actual 27+ MPG at 70-80 MPH (corrected for speedo error).
I love driving this car! While not a performance vehicle, I normally can leave just about anyone behind on most on ramps. Its torque-filled motor allows it to cruise comfortably at 70-80 without complaint.
It is also very easy to work on. And even with 207,000+ miles on the odometer, it uses very little oil. So little I do not bother to keep track, but it is probably about 1/2 pint per 1000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7L Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 169000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 207000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2009 |