Is it just me, or is everyone that owns a 240 obsessed with working on it?
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Is it just me, or is everyone that owns a 240 obsessed with working on it?
I have a 1982 244 DL and my wife pretty much thinks I'm having an affair with it.
It seems like everyday there is something to tweak/fix/mess around with on my car and I have to say that no matter what the issue is (car simply not starting, overdrive not working, taillights acting up, door handles breaking, etc etc etc.) I feel a great sense of satisfaction everytime I complete one of these little projects.
In other words, there is a reason why the people who own these vehicles seem to know so much about them, so cheers to fellow 240 owners and here's to the next little inconvenience!
It seems like everyday there is something to tweak/fix/mess around with on my car and I have to say that no matter what the issue is (car simply not starting, overdrive not working, taillights acting up, door handles breaking, etc etc etc.) I feel a great sense of satisfaction everytime I complete one of these little projects.
In other words, there is a reason why the people who own these vehicles seem to know so much about them, so cheers to fellow 240 owners and here's to the next little inconvenience!
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I agree with swiftjustice. I'm on my 5th 240 now and from about 130k miles to 200k miles on my current one I did very little and it really didn't need much. At 200k miles I replaced all the rubber bits in the suspension as well as dampers, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc...and through all this I really feel a new bond with the car. I like working on it more and want to keep it in nice condition. My wife's car is a Volvo S60 and I really can't stand it. Not made to the same level of durability and is much more expensive to maintain. Makes me appreciate the 240 all the more and want to keep it going as long as possible.
Steve
88' 240DL
Steve
88' 240DL
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People like working on them because they are relatively easy, they are designed to come apart AND go back together unlike many other cars which just seem to blow apart, the quality is pretty decent, and there is a good supply of parts available... And Volvo owners are on the frugal side which is an additional big factor. Then there is a certain "personality" which is hard to define but Europeans cars seem to have it while the Japanese for one, don't... I think Toyota makes a fine car but it has no personality... it is hard to love, unlike a Volvo.
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