1986 Volvo 240 DL Sedan from North America - Comments

This car has had mostly typical problems for older high-mileage cars. Alternator replaced in early 2000 with rebuilt model, and replaced again in 2005. New master cylinder. All brake lines replaced and two brake jobs. Rotors ground down, all new brake calipers. New struts (one new strut housing dew too bad pothole), spark plugs, muffler, exhaust piping, and catalytic converter. New taillights (due to cracked lenses) and front turn signal. New rims. Motor mounts replaced due to engine shaking. New radiator. New overdrive relay and solenoid. Numerous fuses and wire repairs. Most major repair was having the original automatic transmission rebuilt (overhaul) and reinstalled.

The transmission was rebuilt in 2002 for a bargain price of $1200. However, I must take personal responsibility for the damage necessitating the repair. The car was stuck in a snow drift, and I foolishly stripped the gears while trying to rock the car free (i'll never make that mistake again) The transmission now performs absolutely flawlessly as it did before the damage I caused. The car was one owner when I bought it and not everything was maintained perfectly, but the engine was. The engine is still cleaner and more pristine then most cars less than 5 years old. And the engine has never had any internal trouble and performs like new, never stalling and still getting 26 mpg highway. The body is heavy and rock solid. Aside from annoying wiring problems and the short life of the rebuilt alternators, this car is a real gem and aside from the routine maintenance required to keep the car running perfectly and safely, the car is extremely cost effective. Even including maintenance and the more major items like the tranny and radiator, this car is undoubtedly much cheaper then leasing a new car, and is much heavier and safer as well.

Yea I had a 85 dl and I loved it unfortunately rust got to it and I had to sell it. I am having selers remorse.

Can someone help me with my issue...

I have a 1986 it seems like it's just not getting gas and goes down to 20 miles an hour then I let off the gas and give it some gas and it goes what does anyone think this could be?

Lucky4u198026@yahoo.com.

Please help I already sunk so much into this car... is this worth it..

Thank you,

melinda.

On my way home wish me luck on friday the 13 of all days...

I am surprised at all the people saying this car is underpowered, I pass at least one Lexus or BMW going up a hill or around corners on my way to work every day, but then again when I borrow my friend's Subaru I DEFINITELY notice I have developed a serious "Volvo foot" (sorry for the whiplash folks). This is the best car ever, I am searching for a new automatic transmission for mine (oops)!

And as an aside, considering the appearance of the car, while it may not be a "chick magnet", it seems to be invisible to police unless they have the radar gun on, and that's a magnet to this chick!!