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Re: I just inherited a 240 DL Wagon - got some Q's:[200/?] posted by Rob Kuhlman on
Tuesday, 5 December 2000, at 1:09 p.m.
240 wagon problems: wiring harness (pre-'87?), tailgate wiring harness, leaking rear side window seals, blower motor repair (inevitable...), rust (typically pre-'88?).
Regarding the snow problems -- I drove a VW bug as a teenager and VW front-wheel drivers (Rabbits, Dasher) during early adult years. I greatly prefer the 240 RWD in the snow. Get *good* snow tires on all four wheels, and go practice on a snowy high school parking lot some Sunday morning -- I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. In 6 years with two 240s, I've yet to get stuck. BTW, I think this FWD/RWD in the snow question is missing the point -- I've found that the problems in snow aren't related to getting going, they're related to getting stopped. FWD is absolutely no advantage in that regard. Front-mounted snowtires is the best thing you can do.
Enjoy your gift -- 140,000 is mighty young yet.
Rob