1982 Volvo 240 DL review from North America
"Boxy, but reliable and becoming a classic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioner compressor has gone out.
Otherwise, no other major repairs except for the usual brake jobs, clutch jobs, oil changes, etc. at the usual intervals. Definitely no unexpected repairs.
General comments?
Frankly, the 1982 240 DL I have is the best car I have ever had (other cars have included an Audi 4000 and a VW Scirocco). Since I have never had any problems with the 240 DL, I have never had any urge to replace it. I still drive up and down the freeways and byways of California with aplomb. In fact, I find myself passing up new cars with ease despite the relatively low horsepower rating of the engine I have. I am confident that my 240 will reach 400,000 miles without any trouble.
By the way, the engine has not been rebuilt.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 310000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 4000 |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2003 |