posted by
someone claiming to be claudio insaurralde
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Thu Dec 13 13:31 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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My mother has a 86' 240 with 359,668 miles on her car. Original owner, never been taken apart, on it's second transmision, 3rd clutch!! One day I will be given this car.
claudio
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posted by
someone claiming to be David
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Mon Dec 17 11:10 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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I've got a 1983 Turbo 2door with 210,000 miles..Original Turbo! Only kidding, it's on the second turbo but not much else. Just replaced the rear shocks and they were the originals. I bought it when I turned 18, drove it through college, then my sister drove it through college and beyond, and now I've got it back..My parents sold their 82 wagon with 300,000 miles on it for 4grand back in 92!
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posted by
someone claiming to be Ed Snyder
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Tue Dec 18 12:30 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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84 245 just went thru 260K. Original motor and trans. About ready for clutch #3. I keep driving it to see how far it will go!
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posted by
someone claiming to be John d
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Tue Dec 18 04:34 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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86 245 with about 380K on the car. Shows 195K on the clock but that died about 3 and a half yrs ago. Was keeping track of known mileage points but got lazy about 8 months ago when i was at 350K. Original driveline, AC just quit working last year. All commuter miles, 100 miles round trip. Absolutly no rust anywhere, have no salt in Louisiana. In the process of selling now though. Gettin tired of this car, it just won't die!!
Oil changes and routine cleaning of flame trap.
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posted by
someone claiming to be d.l.wamsley
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Thu Dec 20 16:02 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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1990 240 DL just turned 215 k
20 to 27 mpg
no rust
I passed the energiser bunny some time ago.
I am almost through the break in stage
Akron Ohio
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posted by
someone claiming to be Brian Garrett
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Tue Dec 18 04:16 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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I've got an '86 245@ 260K,an '83 244@ 236k, an '78 244@ 243K, and an '83 245T@ 246k. b.g.
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posted by
someone claiming to be trick89brick
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Sat Dec 15 07:29 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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Hi all,
89 244dl w/auto tranny, 211k (miles) when the odometer quit 3 years ago. She probably has just over 300k now. Engine has never been torn apart. No leaks. Seems like the more I try to tackle little annoying things, something else goes wacky, so now I just leave her alone and do regular maintenence. I'm very confident I will drive this beauty over 500k!
PS - Splurge and get some Bridgestone Potenza RE950's. This tire is phenomenal in the rain and will tranform your driving experience!
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posted by
someone claiming to be joe
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Sun Dec 16 14:54 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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89 240 402000 km's - uses no oil - expect to have it longer than my new dodge truck.
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posted by
someone claiming to be Floyd March
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Fri Dec 14 13:41 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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My 86 240DL "had" 245,625 miles on it before I turned it over to my mechanic for engine rebuild. It was running OK with no major work done. Didn't need it but I'm putting it into another, older brick. The 240 rocker panels were starting to go (rust gremlins). It was on it's 2nd clutch. I guess that's what I get for only having a 1 stall garage till last summer.
My Bert.
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posted by
someone claiming to be TomB
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Fri Dec 14 07:07 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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Hi, my car "Norbert" a 1992 245 must be a pup. Norbert just rolled to 86,000 miles last night. Only minor gremlins so far (heater control valve, overdrive solenoid, loud center support bearing). I like the car and hope to have it for 10 more years.
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posted by
someone claiming to be d.l.wamsley
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Fri Dec 14 09:09 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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1990 DL 214,900
undercoated no rust
23-27 mpg
does not burn oil
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posted by
someone claiming to be JW
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Fri Dec 14 10:01 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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Sounds just like my car!
1990
240DL
192K
No oil burning or rust
Front seal(s) just started to leak though
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posted by
someone claiming to be Chris M.
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Fri Dec 14 15:35 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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Okay, I'll be the odd one:
1982 GLE
V6
99,983 miles (sporadic odometer)
doesn't leak or burn anything
minor bottom of door edge rust (it sat)
strong, but a bit noisy (lifters, valves)
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posted by
someone claiming to be Mike F
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Fri Dec 14 05:02 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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201K on my 1984 244. No major engine work. New electric OD, second clutch, second blower motor, third set of tires, second battery (Interstate - highly recommended!). I Plan to hang on to it as long as possible.
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posted by
someone claiming to be Jim Gallagher
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Thu Dec 13 18:31 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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'84 245 with 325,000 miles. Second motor (original threw a rod at 240k), original M46 trans (w/salvage yard OD), second clutch (original went 220k).
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posted by
someone claiming to be ninegturns
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Thu Dec 13 16:48 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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216K miles on our 1989 240 wagon. We are the second owners, the motor has never been apart and the car is on its second clutch. I think we'll still have it when it passes 300k.
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posted by
someone claiming to be Jack W.
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Thu Dec 13 16:42 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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1986 240 DL 226,700 Miles. I have personally owned this car for 10 years,
and have put on 179,000 of those miles. The car is very smmoth and reliable.
Jack W.
PS, Is your Mom registered in the Volvo High Mileage Club?
If not,she should register and get her 100,000, 200,000 and 300,000
high mileage medallions !!!
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posted by
someone claiming to be claudio insaurralde
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Fri Dec 14 04:22 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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Yes she is registered, and has all three medallions!
Claudio
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posted by
someone claiming to be John B
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Sat Dec 15 00:28 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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My 1992 240 with 214,556 miles runs very well and hasn`t had any major work done to date. I have replaced the OD soleniod and rear shocks. The engine leaks a little oil but passes emissions inspections with flying colors each year. I don`t have any rust to speak of. For the last three years I`ve been averaging 180 miles each day for work and the car purrs along at 75 MPH on the interstate and 5 MPH on the crowded streets of New York City. I change the engine oil every 8000 miles. I`ll keep my emerald green friend until she falls apart!
John B.
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posted by
someone claiming to be SKULLBONES
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Sat Dec 15 07:39 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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Bought my '89 245DL new in November '88. Has 296,750 miles... no rust, no transmission or internal engine work ever. New radiator, orig alternator went out this week, bought 3rd replacement battery this summer and replaced brakes and rotors a few too many times. Installed ipd sways at 280,000... wish I had done it sooner. Bone stock expect for SONY radio and trailer hitch (my son tows his boat). Car is slow as a glacier, but "trucks my blues away." Have '94 944T also bought new... just not quite the same.
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posted by
someone claiming to be Jim S.
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Sat Dec 15 12:08 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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Hi boys `n girls.
I`m the proud owner of a 1986 245GL.First Volvo I bought about 2 years ago.
Currently has 194,500 mi.Clean cond.Leather interior in good shape.Winshield leaks! No rust 2nd owner.Some electrical gremlins but mechanically fine.Burns no oil.leaks small amt.Recently replaced EWH, battery,water pump,radiator,master cyl.,rotors and pads.Needs blower motor.Auto tranny could use rear bushing/front seal.Needs bushing replacement thruout suspension.Middle exhaust needs replacement soon.Alloys need to be redone.Probable the AMM needs replacement-runs plugged/unplugged.OD sensor gets wacky sometimes.(Hey,you don`t own these cars you have a relationship with them)!Friends and family don`t understand.What I know is that this car will likely last longer than anything they`re driving!Peace to all and have a good night!
Jim S.Middletown,CT-Lots of 240`s here.
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posted by
someone claiming to be Jeff
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Sat Dec 15 13:05 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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Well I can add my own as well.
I'm the proud owner of a 1983 242 GLTi (Intercooler added aftermarket I assume). She's got 189,000 on her with nothing major ever done (according to service records.) Infact besides oil, plugs, timing belt, injector seals and filters; oh and a shift knob replacement, the only work I know has been done was the fuel pre pump and the water pump. Which I did myself.
As for problems other than a fading black coat of paint, and missing trim the car seems to have no other evil 'gremlins' lurking about in it. So I'm happy.
Long live the Turbo Bricks!
Jeff
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posted by
someone claiming to be jason in ct
on
Sat Dec 15 12:53 CST 2001 [ RELATED]
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hey jim, if you ever need any parts, i've got several 240 parts cars. i'm in burlington, ct
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