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1988 Volvo 240 DL
Bajabongo, 04/12/2009
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've always loved Volvos, owned a 960, which was a great car, but it does not even compare to my 240 DL. The car is a tank. I feel very safe driving it around town and on the highway. The fuel economy is decent, although I did manage to get around 28 MPG when driving steady 55 MPH on the highway. The car is very simple to maintain and you will not get charged extra just because it is an import. I love the car's design, which really sets it apart from other vehicles. Because the car is so roomy, and has great visibility it has become an all time favorite of Hollywood (there is a bunch of movies in which the car is featured..Bridge to Tarabitha being one of them)..If you get a chance get one..
What a reliable brick!
My92Volvo, 10/07/2008
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Unbelievable car. I've only had it for about a week, but I already love the car! It may be a bit on the slow side, but who cares when 10 years later down the road I'll still be putting in the same car with over 300,000 miles. Very solid car for being 18 years old, no squeaks, rattles, etc. Handles very well, and the interior is very classy.
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IanCompetent, 05/02/2009
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you are looking to break the Land Speed Record - well...this is the wrong car for you. If you want a car of legendary quality, safety and reliability, then look no further. These may not be "sexy" qualities, but there's something to be said about a car that has an average lifespan of 16.2 years. Gas mileage (mine is 25/gallon in the city, 32 on the highway) is surprisingly good for the car's size and age. Great cornering makes them fun to drive. The chassis are huge and the engines are simple, making D.I.Y. maintenance easier than most vehicles. And I can't even begin to tell you how great it is to own a rear-wheel drive with a standard transmission in an Eastern Canadian winter.
Best car ever
Mountainman, 02/04/2010
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is one of those car models that should never have been discontinued. It's the best car I've ever owned (I've owned 23 cars). People who own these babies are really lucky. I purchased it at 90k miles, and it's still only at 132,000, so it will almost certainly outlive me. It's a minor item, but that 32-foot turning circle is a big plus. Overall I get about 25mpg in all kinds of driving. Repairs are expensive, but the purchase of any new car, even if I could afford one, would be a step down, so it's worth maintaining.
My volvo 240DL
Dju, 09/25/2002
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really love my 240! You can drive a 240 comfortably at 80mph. I installed a cam shaft from IPD USA and the engine gained 15HP. Volvos are legendary for winter driving. The 240 is a very stable car because its weight is split 50/50 front/rear. As for parts, find a scrap yard, you can get parts really cheap there. You won't loose any time disassembling parts unlike many modern cars you have room! As for Volvo dealers, don't go there for maintenance, they will rip you off! As for rust, VERY IMPORTANT check for water infiltrations on the seal joint around the dash! Use Synthetic oil and you'll be good for a million miles! Dju