I've had 2 types of 240's a station wagon 87' and now a sedan 91'. The station wagon saved my life. . I was hit head on collission and all I had was a bruise on my knee and some back ache. I immediately bought another volvo but this time it's a sedan. I love the euro style.. Yes it's boxy but I would say euro-boxy which makes all the difference in design. It's rear wheel drive so you don't have to mess with axles and boots going bad. . and since the engine is not. I repeat not crossed from right to left. You have plenty of space to work on it.. I've replaced the starter once. I have done a tune up myself. . and it's got plenty of space to move around. Solid design, roomy, Reliable!!!

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I love my Swedish boat

Andrew, 07/29/2018

1991 Volvo 240 4dr Sedan

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm a student, so I'm stuck with this car and it's stuck with me. That being said, it's my first car, and when I don't know that I have to take it into the mechanic, I'm happy to drive it- especially with a brand new catalytic converter that doesn't rattle indefinitely. The previous owner had it in a climate controlled garage for several years, so it went untouched until the time he pulled it out to sell it. If cars were conscious, I still don't know if this one would know it's back on the road. I dream of the day where my 240 snaps out of it and chugs beyond a leisurely pace- but then I remember that every single stock 240 is no different. These aren't made for speed- they were made for safety. I've yet to be in an accident to test that out myself- I did come close before I changed the tires, though. And that's another thing: these are RWD, meaning they're not good for winter driving (I speak from my own experience). I spent a fair amount of time slipping and sliding across the road- but if you ever wreck in the snow, that heater is something else. The A/C on mine hasn't worked since I got it, but the heater is unbelievable. You won't go cold, and you might even end up stepping outside to cool off. The defroster, unfortunately, isn't as effective as the heater, so keep that in mind. It comes with heated seats, too- my controls for those are just busted (I wish it had been taken better care of), so I can't comment on how effective they are. One thing that seriously bugs me is the lack of a cupholder. I like to drink coffee while I'm driving this thing, so I have to put in the empty seat next to me and hope it doesn't spill. Speaking of spilling, the moonroof on mine broke its seal, so I got soaked the first time I took it into an automatic car wash. Not fun for me, but the person in line behind me got a show as I tried to crawl around the car to avoid the soapy shower rocking the interior. All in all, I love it and hope to have it for a long time. The 240 is a very pretty (and safe) car, just as much now as 27 years ago.

Safety: 3 out of 5 stars

Technology: 2 out of 5 stars

Performance: 3 out of 5 stars

Interior: 3 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 3 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 3 out of 5 stars

Value: 4 out of 5 stars

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VolvoLover

Danna Scully, 11/13/2005

1991 Volvo 240 4dr Sedan

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

When I came to USA one of my questions was, what is the safest car in this country? and the only answer was Volvo! after 5 years and counting I still love my 240, took me from TX to NY,NY to Canada and back to TX with some minor repairs just like we all need, it has been an excellent car, strong body, it was great for driving in the snow and after 3 winters in snowy Canada the paint still immaculate, my big mistake putting a remote starter it killed my battery so I suggest to anyone do not do it, otherwise still running like a Swiss watch or should I say like a Volvo.

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So So Satisfied

sappmama, 10/10/2004

1991 Volvo 240 4dr Sedan

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I live in LA and used to drive a '96 Toyota Tercel. Practical and reliable but not much protection from all the SUVs out here. Wanting a bigger car for a reasonable cost, I went back to the guys who sold me the Toyota and got the '91 Volvo 240 sedan. It's been a wonderful car to drive and fairly low- maintenance to own (had to straighten out some electrical issues after installing a CD player and replaced the clutch which was worn when I bought the car). I drove from Cali to Ohio in August and the trip was a joy. Smooth, comfortable, safe. No problems since, or resulting from, the drive. So it's not a great accelerator. That's not what these old Volvo's are known for anyway.

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