1985 VOLVO 240 DL

[@villiamaxtelius1170]

Awesome video. As a swede I feel very proud of this masterpiece of a car. Still see them everywhere here!

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Thats great! Sadly, I don't see these cars around much, but I think they will become more and more appreciated as time continues.

[@timsharkey1993]

I’m afraid a lot of good cars from this era went into the crusher thanks to Obama’s “Cash for Clunkers” program.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@rustyoldchevy1149 They're getting scarce, especially when they're in as good condition as the one you snagged. Do the maintenance, and I wouldn't be surprised if you get 500K or more miles out of it. It's not a race car and you won't get more than 22 mpg, but it will get you where you're going for a long time.

[@colleenscott866]

Bought my red '85 in May 1990, with just over 100,000 miles on it. Only car I've driven all that time.

[@danielebbeling4056]

It is the resonance of this red block in the 240 format! Not the sound; but the actual vibration it makes. I love this vibe!

[@patrickphippspa584]

We seem to have a lot in common! I have a number of Volvo 240s in the wagon version (245). As well, I've owned a '49 Nash and currently have a '55 Nash-Rambler. Turns out, I live not far from you in Broward County. What a fantastic channel!!! So glad I found it. I enjoy everything you produce and appreciate your time and wisdom! Thank you!

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Thank you! I wish I could save all the strange cars, if youtube videos earn money, maybe I can!

[@carinapowered995]

A knowledgeable mechanic once told me, your cars engine is super well built and runs for ever.

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

They have a great reputation for being over-engineered!

[@j.cristinamendivil660]

Have owned 4 240 VOLVOS plus V70, 850 and I prefer the 244 DL 1989 I still own...your video is incredible...scenery/greenery is beautiful compared to the Motherlode area of Northern California (very severe drought); keep sharing!

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelweinman9051]

R O C : dude awesome intro. From a 240 driver in L.A. We have a black one . 1993 - 158 k miles. Thinking of selling to buy a truck or El camino. Cheers mate.!

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Thanks! 80's trucks are very popular now, you might consider one of those?

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome 240, it is awesome compared to today*s recycled cars 🚗 😀 👍

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

You're right!

[@poppyneese1811]

As a kid in West Virginia, we didn’t have a lot of high dollar foreign made vehicles, so these old Volvos were like Bentleys in our minds, my first job was detailing vehicles at a very small Richardson Volvo Toyota Datsun Fiat Dealership and the Volvos just had a different smell and feel to them, all I got to do was wheel em around the lot, but for a 15 year old it was a dream job. I’m not sure it’s true but the dealership owner was a card player and I heard he lost the dealership in a card game.

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

It does have a very distinct smell inside, it even smells like a European car!

[@broward123]

240 For Life! 🇸🇪

[@TMANN-jo1ps]

Don't you mean DL.

[@TMANN-jo1ps]

This can become a taxi cab, FBI car, and police car.

[@mikewong5888]

Good looking car! Had an 85 240 DL as well as a bunch of other years and have to say that this wasn’t their best year. 😢

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Thanks! Its been doing well since I fixed the fuel issues, so I hope for the best!

[@mkshffr4936]

What years are generally the best?

[@ivanbro1208]

@@mkshffr4936 1988 all the way to 1993 i believe

[@danielebbeling4056]

@@mkshffr4936 1993 was the apex .

[@patriciastotler8911]

surprised no comments about the ac that is inadequate

[@josephlamb9175]

Love da volvo

[@80__HD]

Ahhh it's my Volvo...same year and color

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

It really is a great color for these cars!

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

100,000 high mileage badge. Hahahaha! Anything under 300K isn't even broken in yet.

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Thats what I hear! It would take me a lifetime to reach that mileage.

[@mkshffr4936]

The last real Volvo with the possible exception of the 740.

[@bobjohnson1587]

And 940, too.

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

That’s a real tidy lookin’ car

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Thanks! Not bad for an almost 40 year old car!

[@CarlosRhodesmusic]

My mama had the same car same color same year

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Cool! Best looking color in my opinion!

[@DaveBenson]

Got recommended this video because of all the Volvo stuff I watch, and my first thought was "that looks like central Florida". You're near Lakeland it looks like?

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

That's a good guess! Thanks for watching!

[@josephlamb9175]

West of Lakeland

[@bobjohnson205]

Do you still own it and is it still "reliable"? Thanks.

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

Actually i recently sold it. It was a well built car, but my love for old cars keeps me buying and selling them a lot! The only thing I didnt like was how the cars use 2 fuel pumps, and new parts dont seem to be as good as the originals!

[@bobjohnson205]

@@rustyoldchevy1149 My '90 740 has just the one pump, which is in the tank. I replaced it for the first time 2 years ago at 440k kilometers. As far as the quality of new parts I purchase genuine Volvo parts whenever possible and haven't noticed any deterioration in those. I can't speak for the quality of aftermarket parts.

[@patriciastotler8911]

what about the air conditioner

[@bobjohnson205]

@@patriciastotler8911 What about it?

[@kennypool]

I just lost my S70 to Ian in cape coral. Maybe she'll dry out , who knows.

[@rustyoldchevy1149]

I hope you can save it!

[@josephlamb9175]

Now if you had a Javelin......

[@josephlamb9175]

Just saying

[@carolbrock5255]

I would trade it for a jeep

[@josephlamb9175]

Not reliable and chick's like camaros

[@muckle8]

Probably more reliable than a chick that likes Camaro,s!

[@josephlamb9175]

You may be right about that

[@muckle8]

😃