1991 Volvo 240 DL Wagon review from North America
"Another chapter in my love affair with the Volvo 240"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cold idle issue when I bought it. repairs cost less than $10.
Typical broken door pockets and console. Replaced these parts cheaply from the local junkyard.
Needs tailgate wiring harnesses. Parts are about $30, I just haven't got around to fixing the problem.
Typical in it's need of small interior fasteners, which were replaced cheaply from an aftermarket source.
General comments?
The Volvo 240 is an institution: a car you can live with for a lifetime, a car designed to save your life.
Acceleration is better than expected given the size of the car vs. the size of the engine, even with an automatic.
Volvo really quieted the 240 for the final years. This is quite a civilized car at speed on the highway.
Fuel mileage is commendable, again given the size of the car. I've averaged 28MPG using 87 octane on long trips.
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| Solid car; will keep it forever |
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| Great for the long run if you're willing to get it checked up regularly |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 3rd February, 2004 |