1983 Volvo 240 GL review from Australia and New Zealand
"An amazing car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioning died many years ago. The electrical starter cables needed replacing. The radiator blew and needed replacing.
General comments?
I am a young male and I have put this car through plenty. I have never had any real trouble with it except when the radiator went (although I had been driving at very high speed for over four hours straight).
I have replaced the radio with a CD player. Thieves cannot break the locks. It has always started. It is perhaps a little thirsty but it only cost me a couple of thousand 7 years ago and I don't think I could ever find cheaper, more reliable motoring.
I have crashed the car three times, quite badly too and every time I thank my starts for the 18 year old brick.
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| Great car for its poor reputation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 277000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 244 |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2001 |