1982 Volvo 240 DL review from North America
"The most faithful automobile ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ac, brake cylinders, transmission, brake drums... the stuff you'd expect from a 20 year old car.
General comments?
When I first purchased this car sometime in 1982, I only thought I'd keep it for a couple of years. Little did I know that decades later I'd still be driving the same set of wheels, in almost the same condition!
All I can say is this: thank you Volvo. The 240 was a dream come true. I hope to keep her for another 10 years yet!
If you are considering a used 240, stop considering and buy one! You'll thank me later.
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| Went across the continent, gets me to work |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1L? 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 347432 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Citation |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2002 |