I am looking for a good, reliable, and safe wagon to carry my family around in. I think I want a volvo 245.
I want a manual transmission. I am under the impression that some years came with 4-speeds plus an overdrive, and some years came with 5-speeds. Is this true, if so, what year did they switch to the 5-speed? How does the overdrive work (is it in the differential?)?
Did any of the 200 series come with carborators? I dislike them and would like to stay away.
When did volvo switch to the LH-Jetronic? 1983? Also, what is the difference between K-Jetronic and LH-Jetronic? Is K-Jetronic what I know as CIS from the Porsche world?
Are there any years/engines to stay away from? Am I correct in assuming that I want at least a B23F? Also, what is the difference between the B23F and the B230F?
Thanks Guys,
Also any general comments on the best years/most common problems would be appreciated.
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