1985 Volvo 245 DL review from North America
"Reliable, tough, a little expensive to fix, easy to work on"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air mass meter (a 200 dollar part that I know not its function) went out causing the car to cease starting.
Had a major brake overhaul at 150,000, needed another when I sold it; both times because water got into the brake system somehow and corroded the entire system.
3 of the outer door handles broke.
Numerous electrical problems, from the lights to the radio to the starter.
Replace valve cover gasket at 220,000.
Lumbar support in driver's seat broke, making an already uncomfortable seat worse.
General comments?
You can pack ungodly amounts of stuff in this thing. I packed to the gills many times with stuff and people and drove this car cross country several times.
I left me stranded once in 7 years when the timing belt broke, but it didn't ruin engine.
Very reliable car, though many seem to have electrical problems.
Not the most comfortable if you're 6'3" like me, not enough legroom.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 255000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2006 |