Used 1990 Volvo 240 Consumer Reviews
Used 240 for sale
Durable, safe, reliable.
Houston, Tx, 12/18/2005
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very nice basic straightforward model. Owned 4 between 1986 and 2005 all pre- 1990. An outstanding, safe and reliable straightforward vehicle. I would purchase be these forever and had them down from generation to generation if I could figure out a way to replace the poor quality air conditioner. Placing a board or cardboard (color coordinated with the interior, of course) over the dash above the a/c controls makes huge difference but a/c still can't cope day in and day out when it's really hot or in slow city traffic. Simple, straightforward engine and drive train design makes it easy and simple for do-it-yourself maintenance.
Yaaawn...
Nate33, 10/23/2002
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The 240 has a strong (as in reliable) engine, and is purportedly safe, but that is it. The engine is anemic and roars like an 18 wheeler in the lower gears. Handling reminds me of a large moving van. The seats are not comfortable, and at some point all of the interior trim pieces get brittle and explode on contact. The exterior trim pieces have a habit of falling off too. I have had two of these (long story), both "wine" red, and both paint jobs have faded badly. The exterior styling inspires only extended yawns; espcially ugly are the large plastic headlights. I have owned a lot of cars, these are by far the least fun to drive.
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Loyalty-Pain
phillipe, 02/27/2002
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Wagon
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Owned since new. Repairs are expensive. Exhaust is a major drag - replaced three times in 12 years. Motor is good. Car can take a beating from kids. Sound system never very good. Brakes OK. Good gas mileage - surprising pep from the 2.3L 4-banger. This car did the job it was purchased to do. Driver's leg-room a real drag for tall people! Geez - you'd think the Swedes would get it right.
A Sliding Tank
j, 06/17/2005
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car was not designed to be driven in snow! It is rear wheel drive, and too much of the vehicle's weight is on the front wheels. Thus, the rear wheels have no traction on snow, and the vehicle is like a sliding tank. On the plus side, the vehicle is very solid; its engine and body are very good; and it is extremely reliable. On the negative, the fan/heater is way too noisy, and it does not control air temperature very well. In addition, I give the radio/cassette/speakers a rating of zero. Finally, to press the gas pedal in this car you have to move your foot too much to the left which makes for an uncomfortable position, especially on long trips!
best car ever built!
bestcarever, 02/13/2007
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I own 4 of these great cars. I love all 4 and for very little money I have four cars that I would drive anywhere in the country. I have owned Mercedes, Toyota, nissan, subaru, and several american made cars and the volvo 240 is the best car ever built! Check out ebay for the no reserve auctions and get a steal of a deal on a 240.