1984 Volvo 244 DL from North America - Comments

I could've sworn I already made this post, but whatever...

The car has A LOT of rust, apparently the previous owner didn't like to wash the car or something..

The only things that "went wrong" with the car when I drove it was the front brakes needed to be replaced, and the low beam switch died.

The driver's seat is really worn in

Besides that, it was a wicked reliable car!

The engine loops-It needs new fuel lines and a fuel system flush.

I bought this car for $350 expecting to do a total overhaul on it. (It needs A LOT of body work) Instead, I got tired of my girlfriend making fun of how ugly it looks (It has that yellow Volvo paint), and I caved in and bought an '86. Unfortunately for my '84, it soon became a parts car, since the '86 needed the '84's gas tank. So the '84 has been sitting since then, and the '86 has been nothing short of UNRELIABLE. After having it towed for the 6th time, I have decided to give the '84 another try. But when I drove it, it ran like a dream. Even with 191K on it, it runs like it has 60K on it. She's a unique, safe, reliable tank. It is the best car to take to a drive in too, with its huge, sturdy hood. It has been BY FAR the most comfortable car to drive in, and the huge steering wheel makes it easy to sit back and relax!

Hello,

My dad has bought a 1985 volvo 240 GLE saloon. It is a UK car and it has a manual gearbox as most do here. It looks lovely and has no rust even though our roads are salted and gritted every winter, It must have been looked after. He bought it cheap. He likes it very much. Its blue with a blue cloth interior.

It has covered 205.000 Miles and still runs perfectly and starts well. It is a carburetted version and blows no smoke out of the exhaust.

If your other volvo was more reliable I would definately use it again and put it back on the road.

I have got a 1986 volvo 740 GLE estate which I absolutely love and is a great car, I bought it for £425.00 about 17 months ago with 130,000 miles on the clock. I like volvos for their safety and reliability and ease at fixing.

Have a look at www.autotrader.co.uk for volvo cars and prices in the UK. post code SW19 3RQ James.