Skip to main content

Used 1990 Volvo 240 Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
53 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4.75 out of 5 stars

My obtainable dream car.

gooby1, 08/17/2012
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I've wanted a 240 since I was a kid, in the early 80's.. Since I began driving, I've owned Saab, BMW, Nissan, Daewoo (yeah, lol!) Audi, and Honda.. Only one of these were new, (the 'woo) and the rest were on the older end of things.. but certainly not 25 like my 1987 240! I recently purchased mine with about 150,000 miles.. it was well maintained and *everything* still works. I love the simplicity of the design, the fantastic ride, and great turning circle. The car may be slow, but it feels solid, competent, and surefooted. I'm looking forward to owning this for a while, and making a hobby out of it too :)

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

Teens love them too!

iskidh, 05/15/2008
1990 Volvo 240 4dr Wagon
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I love this car to death. Someone else has written that this car isn't good for teens. I whole-heartedly disgree. I'm a teen who has wanted a 240 since I was 12. It's a throwback car for the old souls who long for days where SUVs didn't dominate but still want a safe drive. I have had numerous friends who have gotten in serious accidents only to be told if they weren't driving a 240 they would be dead. Enough said! 240 drivers are people who live for the past and not for the new fangled, automated this and hands free that. For people who enjoy driving for its simple joy. They live forever in my opinion and will always be classic!

Report Abuse
1990 Volvo 240 for sale near you
Showing 0 of 0 listings
Sorry, there are no 1990 Volvo 240 vehicles for sale in our network.
See all 0 listings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

amomoftwo, 10/25/2010
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Wagon
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

We just purchased this car last week, and we're loving it! We also have a 1988 wagon, and have owned it for 13 years (356,000 miles). There is nothing like a Volvo wagon, I have hauled 150 lbs of dog food, plants and flowers for the yard, a week's worth of groceries, and two kids, all in one trip. The maintenance costs have averaged about $50 per month. We have it checked every year, nothing major has ever gone wrong, just normal maintenance stuff. If you take care of it, it will take care of you. Turns on a dime, feels like a tank. Highway mileage is about 26 MPG. The 1990 version is almost identical, we're looking forward to a long and happy life with it!

Report Abuse

4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Wagon ever built!

mimitw, 08/01/2003
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Wagon
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

We have cared and loved this wagon as much as it has loved and cared for us for over 10 years. Bought nused two years young, it has traversed the East Coast a few times and has done it like the champ it is. If that model had ABS nothing - save for a complete breakdown of the vehicle - could ever make us get another car. It still has lots of life left in it. No parent would ever do wrong getting a 240 DL wagon - regardless of age and miles on the car - for a college-bound offspring. Maintenance is costly if done at the dealer, but there are plenty detailed 'how-to' manuals for the mechanically savvy do-it-yourself enthusiast.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

best car ever

sean, 02/14/2006
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Wagon
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

this car is great, it is a tank and will go forever, i still have same engine tranny and everything from the start.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5