1984 Volvo 240 DL from North America - Comments

20th May 2001, 20:16

"A well-made, reliable car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The windshield wiper motor went at 110,000 miles.

The idle speed regulator was just replaced (121,000 miles).

General comments?

For its age, this is a super car. It needs repairing every 2 years or so, but always for minor things. It handles very well, too.

It took me a while to find a Volvo mechanic that I really trusted, but now that I have I'm 100% satisfied.


9th Sep 2001, 15:52

Once you find a good independent Volvo mechanic, you're set for life!


23rd Aug 2004, 18:28

Praise the Lord, you lucked out with a reliable one.

My was a lemon from the start, I bought it with 185,000 miles.

Car has now close to 200,000 miles, and it has been nothing but trouble for last 5 years.

Replaced since purchase; engine (bottom end knocking, starter, steering rack, carburetor, distributor, ignition coil, twice whole exhaust system, all disks, all brake calipers, all front suspension joints, front struts.

And to top this all both rear passenger floors rusted through now.

Good luck with your car.

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