Used 1991 Volvo 240 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1991 240, so we've included reviews for other years of the 240 since its last redesign.
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.
Volvo 240 Wagon
Volvo90, 12/31/2004
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Wagon
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
A very reliable car that's easy to work on and has plenty of room to cart stuff back and forth from college.
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upret, 01/18/2011
1990 Volvo 240 DL 4dr Wagon
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my first 240 in 1998, a '93 manual 5 speed Wagon. Previously I had driven other cars and wagons including Funeral Coaches and Limos. The ride from the Volvo wagon was superior to those other long jobs! Incredible comfort and a joy to drive, even as a stick shift. I still love it and won't part with it because it is the best vehicle I have ever owned! Recently I bought an '89 Sedan on Ebay for $400.00! It still looks new! Same with the wagon, I really don't want to part with it. If you get a chance to buy one, do so! '88-93 are the best models. The reviews here are all TRUE! Why did Volvo stop? Who knows! The wagon still gives a better ride than the sedan in my opinion.
Safest Car on the Road
Gladys Ogle, 04/28/2019
1990 Volvo 240 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had 25 used Volvo's over a 32 year period. Models 144,240,164.850, 940, S70, V70 Bar none the 144 and 240 are my favorite. If I were going to put my child or first time driver in a vehicle this is the car to do it. The car was originally manufactured in Sweden designed to protect the driver while driving in snow. Thus the reason for the weight and quality of the metal used in their design. I learned to drive in my 144 and it was stick shift so for driving I do prefer a clutch over the automatic tranny. The clutch is also cost effective and a gas saver. Never had a major problem with my Volvo's other than normal wear and tear. Water pump, tie rod, and clutch plate in 32 years were the only repairs out of 32 used Volvo's. Though keep in mind that my Volvos were all under the age of 1999 so the older cars seems to have been designed to last with little to no maintenance. Although the 240 does have a wiring harness problem and that had to do with the poor quality of the plastic they used to encase the wires. This harness is directly under the middle of the front windshield under the hood and has about 10-20 wires - different colors grouped together in a bundle. You need to look at this bundle if you are purchasing a 240 as it is about 500-1000 to replace that wiring harness. Because of the age of these cars, cracking and chipping is normal but this wiring harness can short out your whole electrical system. Quick fix if you can't afford the harness replacement would be to wrap electrical tape around each wire and that should do. I have done it and worked out fine. Don't let that be a determining factor in your purchase it's a normal flaw in this model though it will give you room to bargain on the price if you point this out to the seller. In fact ask the seller if they have ever replaced that harness and use it as a bargaining chip. The 850 model was my least favorite should be bypassed as a purchase. That was the one model I recall having too many nickle and dime fixes. The 940 is a solid flawless design and much more of a luxury ride than the 240. The 240 would be like driving a tank down the street though if it's luxury you want go for the 940 or S70. I consider these two models of the Volvo family the Cream puffs. Keep in mind you trade one thing for the other, the 940 and S 70 won't provide you with the weight aspect that the reputation that the Volvo design was built on. Ford changed the weight of the car in 2000 when they bought Volvo. This is when the romance ended for me. The design,weight and style of the car changed when Volvo became manufactured in the United States. Not a strategic move in sales in any way. If you can find this car anywhere in the States it is worth the price of shipping the vehicle. Shipping can run anywhere from 1500 to 3000. Fly out and drive it back if at all possible, cheaper to keep her as they say. You can't place a price on safety there for that makes the Volvo bar none the best car that was ever manufactured. The 144 and 240 are also my favorite due to the simplicity of the design. No sleek curves, nothing fancy that being said the 144 and 240 series Volvo became it's own brand. I will say that I have to laugh when I see the Volvo on used sites grossly over priced. The car is only worth what someone is willing to pay. I create ideas for business investments every day thru entrepreneurship and I have to remind people : It's not what your selling that creates the market it's what their buying. The 60 and 70's also gave us some beautiful American made cars in the 8 cylinder family and other than a Volvo this would be my next choice- I would search the ol towns for those vehicles as well. You trade one thing for another in vehicles but safety should never be compromised and that's the guarantee of these older cars. It's a labor of love when you can appreciate the aspect of the art itself. Car people are also a great social circle, I have had a few classic cars and been to several car shows in Southern California. These are great people who are inviting and enjoy cars!
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Great solid car
Bubba10, 03/14/2008
1990 Volvo 240 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I only drive mine in the summer. I don't want it to ever rust and it spends every night in the garage while my wife's cross country stays outside. These are great solid cars and with a 5 speed get pretty decent highway mileage 32-34.