1986 Volvo 245 GL review from North America
"Great ride Great Car!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Some of the minor issues I have had with this car are as follows. I have had to fix the rear wiper, Wiring harness in the rear gate which is normal for this model. Trannsmission leaked so I had all the seals replaced including bearing front, rear, and middle. Fuel filter recently clogged. But mind you this was the original filter. At a repair cost of 76.00 (phew!!!) I was a little scared. Seats are shot, an the heated seats no longer work. An other than normal wear an tear I really can't think of a better car I have ever had.
General comments?
This is an amazing vehicle for the money. Extremely reliable an fun to drive to me. I usually get looks wherever I go it's a fairly rare car here in southwest Florida so not many around. I will honestly always have a Volvo wagon I love my car an wouldn't get rid of it for the world.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 164000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 199000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota MR2 |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2005 |