Engine seal leaked but was able to repace it. Found the car's engine to be trembling constantly and it affects the comfort and otherwise perfect handling. Power steering gives out a loud howling sound and wasn't able to be rectifed even by the franchised Volvo service centre.
Smooth and powerful car. Was able to keep up with a German car on the highway (though our max speed is 110 kph on the highway). I was able to get the car up to 187 kph.
I got myself into an accident but came out unhurt and the car undented. I was stopping at the lights when a local car came fast from behind and banged into me at a high speed. My Volvo 240 came out victorious, unlike the local car which was badly damaged (bumper, lights, bonnet and engine smashed). THANK YOU VOLVO. For my review of my 740 please refer.
I drove a 1990 240GL 2-litre Injection for years, exceeded 400,000 km at last count, treated it rather cursorily, zero pampering, not even having it regularly washed, drove it very hard, just had it serviced every 5,000 km, and it ran like an indestructible tank. I don't think even friendly-fire would cause it any collateral damage. Loved it, but had to give it up when it started leaking coolant and I just didn't have the patience to repair that. Besides, I was eyeing the S40 2-litre turbo, which I have now bought as a replacement. The 240 was great no-frills car which needed little attention and just kept running.
Had a Volvo 240GLA Auto 1992 model. It was one of the best car a drove. Powerful, safe, and spacious. The engine never gave me problem. Normal regular servicing, every 5000km. That's all it needed. Looking for another one in perfect condition.Contact andrew 012-3025262
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