1975 Volvo 244 GL 2.2 petrol

Summary:

Outstanding engineering, light years ahead of its time!

Faults:

New starter motor at 250,000 km.

Water pump leaking.

General Comments:

I purchased this car as emergency transport when our 940 wagon was written off in an accident.

For $200AU, I figured I didn't have much to lose as I couldn't hire a car for that!

It is built like a tank, runs well, handles OK despite no power steering, and is in very good condition for its age. It is very comforting to have our children (21 & 19) driving around in it; God help anyone they hit!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th September, 2007

25th Oct 2007, 09:18

You can't go wrong for $200! I got a 244 dl from the same year in 2005 as a uni car and she's going VERY well! I'm keeping her now.

1975 Volvo 244 DL B21E

Summary:

You beauty!

Faults:

Heater tap needed replacement.

Carpet needed to be replaced as it fell apart.

New ceiling installed as the old one collapsed.

Had to install air conditioning.

Needed rear window regulator replaced.

Otherwise no major work has been needed in the time I have had it.

General Comments:

The car is a very reliable and comfortable way to travel. Would be better with power steering and this is possible with the wide range of parts which fit the car during the time it was manufactured. The car handles like it's on rails.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th October, 2006

1975 Volvo 244 dl 2.1

Summary:

Sturdy well built northern European car

Faults:

Heater core needed replacement when I got the car.

Roof lining detached.

General Comments:

The car is great. It handles well, even though it has no power steering. For a 1975 car, it is truly ahead of the rest.

Minimal rust.

Comfy seats.

Easy to use controls.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th November, 2005