[volvo always]

I had a 1989 240 GLT estate for 10 years and was my daily and only car for 8 years. It was very reliable and covered around 76,000 miles with me. Sold to new owner as couldn't have 3 cars and wasn't getting used much in the last 2 years as bought a 1996 Volvo 940 se lpt auto.

There were a few jobs that needed doing and general tidying as used as a workhorse. The 240 heater fan is a weekend job to do DIY as virtually a dash out job, so check heater fan works. Tailgate looms run through tailgate hinges and eventually break loosing things like tailgate wiper, heated screen etc. Looms available and not too bad to do. There are how too guides online.

In the UK rust is an issue. check front jacking points, behind rear bumper, end of sills, wheel arches, boot wheel wells etc

Mine had a B230E engine, mechanical Bosh fuel injection with AW70 auto gearbox and ran very well and had no major issues. Either age related like radiator etc and servicing etc

The 2.3 engine is the best for the weight. In the States you got the 240 Turbo. We never got it.

I moved onto the 940 as liked Ac and ABS brakes. 240's in the UK finding one with Ac is very very rare.
The other thing is service items on the 240 are cheaper than the 940.

The new owner very kindly invited me to see my old 240 and it was great to see him all shiny and getting some tlc that he so needed.

James.