1982 Volvo 240 DL review from North America
"A huge money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced Alternator
Replaced Carburetor
Replaced Wiper Motor
Rebuilt the transmission
Seals, although recently done, are now starting to leak again
Fuel consumption is horribly high
Wiper fluid tank leaks.
General comments?
I don't drive my vehicles hard and I never have because I can't afford to. If you're looking for an easy to maintain vehicle, look else where. This is the worst car in my opinion that I've ever owned, but I may have just gotten a lemon. Even after all of the regular maintenance, this car still has too many problems to list. It's got great handling because it weighs so much and if you like to drive a cinder block, this is the one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 240000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 246000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Hyundai Excel |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2003 |