1978 Volvo 245 GL 2.1 injected from Australia and New Zealand
Summary:
I never expected to say I loved a Volvo!
Faults:
Emission control pipe came adrift prevented car from starting.
Usual minor problems with 13 year old car.
General Comments:
Great turning circle.
Solid build. Feels like driving a rhino!
Other drivers take more care in your vicinity. So you take advantage of that. Never seemed dangerous or unstable.
Weird fuel economy. Flat out with 5 people on board up hill towing a loaded trailer, 19 mpg. Easy downhill empty with a tailwind, 19 mpg. No more, no less! So why not go pedal to the metal everywhere?
Would love to try one of the conversions with a Ford 351 on board. That could feel about right regarding handling and performance. And probably get better mileage.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th April, 2004