1991 Volvo 240 DL Sedan review from North America
"Great first car because it's safe, reliable and will last forever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Belt needs to be replaced. It squeals when high speeds are obtained and it rests. Good twenty dollar fix.
Many fuses had to be replaced. This too was pretty cheap.
Muffler rusted off the catalytic converter which was easily fixed by a friend.
Seats have holes in the back, but that is cosmetics and don't bother me.
Radio doesn't work when I want it to, something wrong with the wires.
Replaced speakers when I bought it.
Brake lights needed to be replaced as well as the socket on the passenger side. Six dollars at a dealership.
General comments?
The car is a dream. For being my first car and reasonably priced, I couldn't ask for anything else. Although I'm looking forward to a truck I will definitely give this car to my brother because he'd be very safe in it and the gas mileage is awesome. About twenty eight miles to the gallon with highway traveling. Good handling if I had to say so. The only thing that bums me out is the winter time. The car is rear-wheel drive and doesn't move when you hit the gas. Took a little getting used to, but is now overlooked.
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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? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126356 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2004 |