1984 Volvo 240 GL review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Struts.
Bearing control plates.
Window switches.
Heater blower motor.
Paint fading heavily.
General comments?
If you asked me to buy a high mileage, european, touring car, it would be the Volvo 240.
This old car (we call him "Max") Has the highest mileage of any car I have yet to own, and It still sings a pretty fast tune!
I can get a good scratch in second gear, and cornering is as good or better than a Benz coupe!
The mileage of gas is incredible, and it just does not want to die. A possible member of Volvos' 500,000 mile club, and a real testament to this fine auto company, and their striving for complete excellence!
I can't get over the steadfast nature of the car, or its ease of maintenance.Why, I have even run the car just about on no struts, and bad bearing plates, and the car refused to fail, in travel.
The nostalgia value is tremendous,when you consider how many families have owned, and loved, the mighty little car!
Look out for the belgian version, it does not do as well as the swede car!
All in all, the Volvo 240 is, and always will be, one of the finest import cars ever to come to America!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | b23 2.3 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 296000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 299505 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2005 |