1984 Volvo 240 GL review from North America
"Good reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission clutch packs replaced.
Electrical fuses blow often.
Overdrive disengages on its own.
Minor sunroof/trunk leakage with heavy rain.
General comments?
Great reliability.
Still running strong at almost 200k.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder non turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 181000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th October, 2002 |