1981 Volvo 240 (originally a 244DL) review from Norway
"PERFECT"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gas pump.
General comments?
This car is amazing to drive!! It is a beauty! (it's styled, and modified) It was originally a 244DL with 119hp. Now it's rebuilt to a 270hp turbo intercooler. I bought it for 25000(nkr)=2800$.
I love this car! Everybody recognizes me, they're like; Oh, there's Olav. You have to see the picture of my Volvo, to fully understand the potential of your own/your future Volvo 200 series.
I've got a Volvo 850 wing, it's lowered about 8 cm, I've got a 3" exhaust, servo, huge stereo, and black windows!
The engine, as well as everything else, is 92' except some things, like the windows, mirrors, etc (98'). I'm going to buy electric windows, powered locks, sun roof, and a new styling kit.
If you would like pictures of my Volvo, specs, etc, and hear who I raced against, send me a mail on olav-x@online.no
One thing I can tell you; it's fun, when some guys have bought new cars, like the Golf GTi, and they want to race ;) they have no chance!! Actually, me and some friends burned away from a 92' Golf GTi, with a 85' Volvo 240 GL, with 119hp, but the Volvo only had three of the four cylinders working at the time (it sounded like a truck).
I LOVE VOLVO!!! It's almost better than women! ;)
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| Went across the continent, gets me to work |
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| The mother of all estate cars |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L turbo intercooler (270hp) Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 188888 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 194000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2000 |