Had two 245's when i had a young family. Volvo sold an optional third row (rear facing) seats, perfect for children. In later years, various SUV models offered a similar third row option but there was a time when the 245 really was the only logical choice for families.
From 1986 to 1989 I sold Volvos, first at Westcott Volvo in National City, CA, and then at San Diego Volvo. My love of Volvos began in 1985 when as a Chevy salesman at a Chevy dealership in San Diego, an old man traded in his 1981 Volvo DL4A on a Chevy Nova. I always familiarized myself with trade ins, because we could sell new, used, and abused. I fell in love with the car. I then went to work at Westcott, and was always among their top salesmen. The reason for all the above is to establish my credentials as being knowledgeable on Volvos. The 240 series were excellent in every respect. The 740/760 series were pieces of absolute crap, as proven by the fact that the 240 survived its replacement (the 740) by 3 years. My 1983 Volvo 244 DLA, lasted well over 300,000 miles (as I recall 375,000, but I don't remember her exact mileage), and my wife's 1988 Volvo 244 DLA was still running at over 225,000 miles when we made the mistake of trading her in (the car, not the wife). Had my car's engine not blown up, I'd still be driving her. She was sand beige, and we named her Sandy. I miss Sandy.
I've owned in this order: 1980 244, 1984 760 turbo, 1988 760 turbo, 1999 S70 T5, 1979 244, and now 1992 244. Now retired and not driving much, this might be my last Volvo with only 44K miles on the clock. I've loved every one of them!
I own a V70 today , thirty odd years ago i owned a 1978 245 DL . I wish we could still buy those Beautiful cars .Love my V70 ,but the 240 Range - The Best Volvo -Mine was also Mustard colour same as shown .
Great car but the paintwork on some production was pathetic. My fathers had to go back for a full respray as the original started to peel. I purchased the estate model which worked hard for about five years. Wish I had not sold it.
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Have owned 4 240 Volvos...kept my mother's 1989 244 and repainted, replaced steering axle, transmission, oil pan, etc., mileage 263k, 28 mpg, automatic w/ over drive...great sedan.
I much prefer learning about these fantastic cars from an actual Swede with a strong accent, feels more authentic. Thanks for this great video!
Had two 245's when i had a young family. Volvo sold an optional third row (rear facing) seats, perfect for children. In later years, various SUV models offered a similar third row option but there was a time when the 245 really was the only logical choice for families.
My favourite Volvo I owned was a 1990 240 GLT, wonderful car.
I am trying to buy another one.
From 1986 to 1989 I sold Volvos, first at Westcott Volvo in National City, CA, and then at San Diego Volvo. My love of Volvos began in 1985 when as a Chevy salesman at a Chevy dealership in San Diego, an old man traded in his 1981 Volvo DL4A on a Chevy Nova. I always familiarized myself with trade ins, because we could sell new, used, and abused. I fell in love with the car. I then went to work at Westcott, and was always among their top salesmen. The reason for all the above is to establish my credentials as being knowledgeable on Volvos. The 240 series were excellent in every respect. The 740/760 series were pieces of absolute crap, as proven by the fact that the 240 survived its replacement (the 740) by 3 years. My 1983 Volvo 244 DLA, lasted well over 300,000 miles (as I recall 375,000, but I don't remember her exact mileage), and my wife's 1988 Volvo 244 DLA was still running at over 225,000 miles when we made the mistake of trading her in (the car, not the wife). Had my car's engine not blown up, I'd still be driving her. She was sand beige, and we named her Sandy. I miss Sandy.
Thanks for creating this documentary . I've owned 6 Volvos over the years. The cars "Just felt right"
I am on my first Volvo and I agree.
“It just feels right”
Have a 92 240 love it ‼
I owned 5 different Volvos and my 1978 260 was my favourite. Love the story
I've owned 4 and my '77 264GL was my favourite!
I've owned in this order: 1980 244, 1984 760 turbo, 1988 760 turbo, 1999 S70 T5, 1979 244, and now 1992 244. Now retired and not driving much, this might be my last Volvo with only 44K miles on the clock. I've loved every one of them!
Finnaly the volvo 240!!! super video :D I have a 245 glt 1990 the best car ever!
Can you do one about the 700 series?
Sure, im currently making a video about the toyota supra, so that needs to be finished first
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There you go, I learned something new and I though I knew Volvo :) Well done!
Good content. Keep it up! Next time normalize the audio level so that we don't have to turn the volume all the way up.
I wanted to watch this video but I couldn't hear it. Too bad! :(
A great video! The 240 is indeed an icon! I am such a big Volvo enthusiast and would love to own a 240 one day
I own a V70 today , thirty odd years ago i owned a 1978 245 DL . I wish we could still buy those Beautiful cars .Love my V70 ,but the 240 Range - The Best Volvo -Mine was also Mustard colour same as shown .
Excellent documentary, my replica Group A 242T is perhaps the best investment in both time and money that I've ever made!
Great car but the paintwork on some production was pathetic. My fathers had to go back for a full respray as the original started to peel. I purchased the estate model which worked hard for about five years. Wish I had not sold it.