1983 Volvo 240 DL from Finland - Comments

24th Feb 2006, 01:50

"Feels like a WW2 Panzer and consumes fuel like a WW2 Panzer"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

- The exhaust broke away because of rust.

- Rust under the car, patched.

- Most important: The speedometer (together with kilometer counter) stopped working. Still it is not working; probably I have to go fix it. It seems it is due to faulty cable.

General comments?

+ Extremely reliable car. Workhorse.

+ In a previous comment; it was mentioned that the car started at -20C without problems. I AGREE COMPLETELY. The car is just made for winter. Two weeks ago the temperature dropped below -25C and the car just started! (Although not as smooth) My previous car; Opel Vectra 1994 refused

to start.

+ Fun to drive in winter due to slippery back. Fun fun fun. Slip'n slide, but thanks to rear wheel traction; very easy to control.

+ Very quick and powerful heater. It's like magic. Previous car took ages to heat up.

+ Very solid car; you feel secure; as if in a tank.

- Not much power.

- Only 4 gears (car really needs a 5th gear)

- "GAS GUZZLER" even though it is a mere 2.0.


4th May 2006, 09:25

Hyvaa auto, kylla!

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