1985 Volvo 360 GLT review from UK and Ireland
"Wolf in sheep's clothing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No faults until it blew a seal in the cylinder head (something to do with the flame trap?). I suspect I had put too much oil in it.
General comments?
I bought this car as a stop gap and paid only £300. I loved the car dearly, it was a real wolf in sheeps clothing, it was so powerful and the sound of the large 2 litre engine in a small hatchback was excellent.
Handling was pretty hairy and you had to be careful in the wet.
The fuel consumption was pretty heavy, even on a run, about 25mpg, but the point of this car was it cost me very little and served me well for 18 months. It was reliable safe and so comfortable, I would buy another without hesitation.
The best bit was at the traffic lights leaving behind much newer cars in my beat up old Volvo, these GLT`s go like stink. Buy one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 103000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Granada |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2002 |