Peter wrote: That Volvo TD with a five speed was a HOT car -- 0-60 in 9
seconds or something, quite fast for a 2.4L diesel. Probably got 33 mpg or
better on the highway, too. My 740 with an automatic got 31-32 on the highway
with the AC on, 29 mpg in town.
Peter,
What do you know about a
I know you didn't ask me, but what are you wondering about it?
I've owned over 20 Volvos, and always did all of the work myself
A 1991 240 is a very good car. By that time Volvo had been making the
240 for
16 years, and had pretty much worked out all of the design flaws. If
maintained
Check for rust, if rust free they are great cars -- my neighbors put
275,000 miles on theirs with no repairs other than a head gasket and
an alternator or two.
Front struts can be a real bear to change, but the parts aren't
excessive. The engine is bulletproof except for iron/aluminum
