1987 Volvo 240 dl from North America - Comments

I have had to replace the alternator at about 160,000.

The drivers seat just disintergrated at about 180,000.

Changed all of my wires at 185,000.

New rear rotors at 195,000.

Replaced rear light, went bad from water leakage.

Replaced oil pump 201,000.

Air conditioner condenser is gone, was gone when I bought it.

One new battery.

Two new sets of tires.

Oh and replaced the water-pump at around 175,000.

I purchased my first Volvo brand new in 1976. Eight years later when it was stolen and stripped, I was given $1,500 less than I paid for it. Never a days problem.

When my daughter graduated in 1997, I bought her a 1987 240 Volvo (mostly because I loved them) for safety reasons. She hated it because it was not sporty. I owned a 1996 Grand Am so I gave her the Grand Am and the payment book. I have been sailing since.

Over all, I love the car, I bought another one in October 2002, same year and model. Go!!!!!!!! Volvo.

The Grand Am, the engine went over a year ago.

I love my 1987 Volvo 240 Dl wagon! I am 19 years old and was considering many different vehicles for my first car, among the considered were Hondas, Nissans and/or Toyotas. Then I came across this pretty old wagon. It had been sitting for over a year and had two flat tires (aluminum wheels),my father and I placed a new battery in her and she came to live. She has 200,000 kms and is in beautiful shape. Some of my friends were mocking me a bit about it. Most of them bought sporty little cars. We will see who is laughing this winter. Military diff baby. Volvos are ultimatium.