1982 Volvo DL review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced windshield (leaked).
Replaced muffler.
Replaced tailpipe.
Replaced U-joints.
Replaced motor mount.
Replaced alternator.
Replaced shocks.
Air conditioning doesn't work anymore.
I have replaced many other small things, the above are the major problems.
Am having a problem the last few months where it will just not start after driving it around for a while. If I wait 45 minutes or so it will start right up. Since it won't do it for the mechanic I haven't been able to have it fixed. I was, however charged a pretty penny to have my mechanic tell me this.
General comments?
I bought this car for $1500, and have spent just as much on repairs alone.
Up until about a year ago it has been a good car, and has only left me stranded (for real) on the side of the road once.
This car does have a lot of miles, but it has just gotten to be such a burden lately that I am selling it.
I have noticed that this particular Volvo wagon doesn't seem to be as common as others. Do others agree that this year and model is not so great?
I would buy another Volvo if I could afford to get one much newer, which I don't see happening anytime soon, so I will probably have to avoid Volvos for a while.
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| It's been an average car |
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| The best car ever made |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 250000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2001 |