Volvo 240 (1983)
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Condition: | Used |
Seller notes: | “mechanically great, body/paint/interior old and a little damaged” |
| Year: | 1983 | VIN : | yv1ax8849d1831397 |
| Mileage: | 266,500 | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
| Make: | Volvo | Transmission: | Manual |
| Model: | 240 | Body Type: | Sedan |
| Trim: | DL | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Engine: | B23F | Options: | Cassette Player, Leather Seats |
| Drive Type: | RWD | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Power Locks |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Green |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | Tan |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
Raton, New Mexico, United States
Vehicle description
Seems the only way I can let go of this great old solid car I’ve loved for 23 years is for it to directly benefit an organization like Habitat for Humanity. I’m getting too old to deal with an old car, at least when I move and travel so much. 1983 Volvo 240 (244), dark green, 4-speed manual plus electric overdrive. This car handles better than any other car I’ve ever driven, even the brand-new rental cars, and the brakes are better than most other vehicles. Runs and drives great, just needs some attention to its appearance. Odometer says 266K; I fixed it, but probably 2 or 3K miles passed in between. Clock does not work. Three of the electric locks work; the right rear lock mechanism is stiff and probably needs some grease. A/C worked a few years ago when I put R134 in it, until it leaked out the old seals. Radio didn’t work very well even before I took off the non-retractable antenna so I could put a car-cover on it. Thick envelope of records – some done by me, some by mechanics. Many new parts including: Water pump Fuel filter and both pumps Clutch and clutch cable Rear main seal (maybe went out because I suddenly started running it on pure-synthetic oil? ?) Newer non-crumbling wiring harness (and I cleaned all those little parts under there) New bushings in the rear end (cost $500) – made a near-shocking improvement in the “ride” A few years ago, mechanic said it has 100% compression in every cylinder. I took the driver seat apart and re-structured the foam with heavy denim and spray adhesive; covered the seat-bottom with stout fabric. 3yo Michelin tires with lots of tread. Could use a new hood (it’s bending in front of the hinges; took one of the springs off, so it closes easily now), motor mounts are visibly worn, overdrive needs new or re-soldered relay.