Front sway bar came loose.
Air conditioner compressor noisy.
The Volvo 240 is the second Volvo I have owned (1st was a 740). I am very satisfied with this car. Despite having travelled 215000kms it still performs perfectly. It is not the most modern car, but the simple and individual styling ensure that it will never look dated (unlike most Japanese and Korean cars).
Maintenance costs can be expensive if more than regular servicing is required, but this is to be expected of a car that is made of quality components. If maintained correctly the 240 is an extremely reliable car.
The interior is really spacious and the estate will swallow almost anything. Again, interior styling is of a high quality and very efficient layout.
For the amount it cost me ($5000) I don't think I could have bought much better - I really like this car. When buying, make sure that the car has been maintained well - mechanicals and body. Treated well the 240 is one of the best. Treated poorly it can drain your bank account fast!
Good Review, but the car is not what you would call stylish by anyone's book. It looked dated when it was launched in the 70's, but that is what adds to the overall charm. Good luck with your mini-tank.
I must say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In my opinion there are plenty of brand new American and Australian cars that bear more of a resemblance to tank than the 240 Volvo.
Anyway, since attractiveness is subjective, I will try not to argue with another person's opinion. I will say that I really like with my 240- regardless of others' judgements of its appearance.
The Volvo 240 looks nice to me. Like the blonde ABBA chick. She had no wardrobe style at all. No, it's true. But, you knew there was a high endurance Scandinavian beast under the facade. I bet she is still hot - and the V 240 is still a blonde!!
Yes, a Scandinavian beauty she was (and still is!). But I don't know about the no wardrobe style bit??? And I bet that once you get her going you will discover her extra charms, just like the 240!
The Volvo 240 is an extreemely good looking car (my faviorite being the estate) compared to new Kia's etc.
It may not be fast, but handles far better than the new 4x4 Volvo's.
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