1987 Volvo 360 GLT 2.0 petrol injection

Summary:

It's unique, it's rare and it's a bargain

Faults:

General rattles and squeaks.

Nothing major, very reliable.

General Comments:

Great car, it feels sturdy & solid.

A bit of a heavy fuel drinker for its size. But it makes up for this with power.

Lacks power steering, but handles quiet well.

Fully loaded with extras and so comfortable, the big plush seats hug you.

Plenty of passenger and luggage space.

Unique design and rare, it stands out in the traffic. Nothing too glamorous, but it turns a few heads.

This little pocket rocket is rear wheel drive, so you can have some good sideways times in the gravel.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st November, 2001

1986 Volvo 360 GLT 2.0 B200E

Summary:

It's 100 percent machine... I love it

Faults:

The alternator broke down, something to do with the brushes.

The steering is hard to turn when at low speeds and at idle.

Steering arm joint was broken, I got it fixed and now it's better than new.

When I put my turbo in it, the engine was blowing smoke from the exhaust, I then reconditioned the whole engine and placed two head gaskets in as well as a decompression plate on the head.

The muffler at the rear was blown and I replaced it with a 3" stainless steel exhaust system all the way through.

Blown axle... well when I sit every day I expected it.

General Comments:

I love it, the best small car to go drifting in and do burn-outs in.

If you ever want a bit more fun around a corner, put a Limited Slip Diff on it and see it go like an animal.

Handles like a beaut.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th October, 2001

8th Jun 2005, 23:44

You are my hero. I'd love to know if you dyno'd the 360 after the turbo + exhaust mods. Tell us more.

No turbo for mine, the current clutch can't handle what the engine's giving it as it is.

Have you changed the shocks? I got mine reco'd with way faster rebound and it's great - but the short wheelbase and average brakes are now glaringly obvious.

1984 Volvo 360 GLT 2.0

Summary:

An excellent car if looked after and maintained

Faults:

None as yet. Touch wood!

General Comments:

My mother owned a 1987 Volvo 360 GLT and it went like a rocket ship.

The water pump was the only thing to go wrong with hers in 2 years of owning it and by getting non-genuine parts it was $600 to replace.

I love the Volvo, people tend to look at you funny when you say you own a Volvo, but hey, what the heck, it's a damn fine car with an excellent reputation.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th July, 2001

1987 Volvo 360 2.0L petrol

Summary:

It's a tank, but don't worry, it's far from slow with a 2.0L EFI it does well! 9/10

Faults:

Noticeable squeaks throughout the car (mostly door latchs).

General Comments:

This is my first car, although I have driven a few other cars of the same age (Cordia, Celica, pulsar and Laser) and this was the best! (for the price comparison anyway) Worth $4500, I paid $3000.

I never thought I'd own a Volvo, but when I bought the car only a few months ago I was far from disappointed. The only problem I have is my friends often laugh "it's a Volvo".

It's a solid car and the 2. 0L EFI pulls it along nicely. It's a bit of a slug until it reaches 2500rpm, but once it's going it's smooth and very comfortable!

I'm very impressed, and believe the Volvo 360's have potential!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th January, 2001

7th Apr 2001, 07:11

I believe the Volvo 360 has a mechanical fuel injection system, not an electronic one.

So it would be MFI or something like that.

I also own a 360 and love it!

18th May 2001, 07:38

It has a mechanical valve in the inlet to steer the injection. If you can find a spare one you might do a little experimenting. Take off the black top of the injection air valve and mark the position of the spring. Loosen the spring 2-3 notches, a Volkswagen GTI will be slow at the traffic lights, but it will use quite a lot of gas.

Tighten the spring 2-3 notches and it becomes grandpa's old car, but the fuel consumption is lowered by 10-15%.

3rd Sep 2001, 07:16

Like you, I thought I would NEVER own a Volvo, mainly because of the image (old people's car and such...) Surprise surprise, I now have had a 340 DL for almost two years and it's great!! Apart from the irregular engine stops once in a while (a VERY common problem of all 340's and 360's apparently), the car has never let me down. And you can move ship loads of stuff in it: from people to catering equipment to hardware supplies. Just throw it in! (be careful with people...) And of course for bargain prices, especially when you can do some repairs by yourself.

1985 Volvo 360 GLT 2.0 petrol injection

Summary:

The best of ten cars that I have owned

Faults:

Blown transmission axle.

Blown water pump (very expensive).

Worn steering rack (twice, don't use neoprene bushes for a rebuild).

Clogged radiator (from a waterpump).

Broken area around the hinge of the tailgate.

General Comments:

Very solid and most cars don't like to hit it, but those that try always come off second best.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th September, 2000