I Buy a 1988 Volvo 240 (Will it drive 400 miles home?)

[@andywarrington4738]

regular maintenance and these volvos go forever , built to last not like todays rubbish

[@jamieeedden777]

Agreed had my first Volvo around 18 or 19 loved them ever sence

[@erik....]

And if it for some reason does not go anymore, you can probably see with your own eyes where the problem is instead of connecting it to a computer that tries to guess. 😂

[@doctorsocrates4413]

i would agree to a certain extent..i have had the old bricks like a 240 and 740 940 and any other old one i could lay my hands on...i am 51 years old now and i must stop chasing these old cars lol...i have a 2008 volvo S40 1.6 petrol and i was skeptical at first but it has been a fine car so far after 4 years ownership.

[@moskavado]

Ofc it did, its a volvo. IT wil even be here after us as a human race these old volvos would still be Standing around the world as ancient monuments after the apocalypse for thousands of years

[@alexthorell4214]

Can you bay a d24?

[@Involvod]

Hopefully one day 😉

[@darrensmith9407]

Ah yes, hard to beat the high of buying and driving a classic car (or that car you've always wanted) home for the very first time * better than sex...there, i said it! :P

[@Involvod]

I have to watch what I say, Miss Involvo'd reads the comments, but it's definitely up there 😃

[@darrensmith9407]

@@Involvod i hear you loud and clear man...keep up the great uploads 👍

[@berna1775]

I just drove my 90 240 wagon from Reno Nevada to Boise Idaho and back last weekend. Over 1200 miles total no problem. My friend Les lived in that car for almost three’s years to be able to afford to pay off his student loans. He gave it to me before he moved to Mexico City. Great rides these.

[@Involvod]

That must have been a cool trip! I hope it doesn't smell too much like feet in there 😃

[@elestromusicgamesfun1101]

KZbin: We see you're Swedish, so here's some Volvo-content! Me: Well alright then! 😀

[@Involvod]

Discrimination I can get behind! 😃 Thanks for watching

[@michaeltutty1540]

Very neat video. A lovely car. I did not have to find my 1990 240DL wagon. Ma bought Arthur new as her 60th birthday present to herself. She put the first 300,000 km on him in 25½ years. In the 6 years I have had him, I've added another 300,000. The original automatic transmission is still working perfectly. The old boy does about 8.5 litres/100km. Not bad. Arthur does like to cruise at between 125 and 130 km/h, so that fuel consumption is not bad. I plan to retire in 5 years, and when I do, Arthur will make the 5,200 km, 4 country drive. Should be fun. Between now and then I want to drive to the Yukon Territory to visit my brother. Just over 10,000 km round trip. No car better for those trips. Rugged yet comfortable.

[@Involvod]

Thanks! That's great to hear, another testament to how durable these cars are. Would be great to see some pics/ follow Arthur's story!

[@justinneill5003]

Love these old Volvo 240’s. My fave is the 245DL estate, I had 2 of them; hard to find now though. The body shape, built like a tank, with that massive bumper, they just feel so solid, comfortable, dependable & practical.

[@Involvod]

Right on!

[@ChrisTian-lf2oh]

These old bricks will never die! Volvo 4ever! Cheers from Sweden!

[@heatherradford1994]

I'm not really into cars but appreciate people who are. The enthusiasm from you is just lovely and anyone can tell you have a real passion for this type of car. I'm so glad she made it home and I'm actually looking forward to seeing the transformation ha. Well I can always speed through the technical stuff eh lol. Good luck and take care x

[@Involvod]

Thanks Heather! Glad you enjoyed the video, I think it was love at first sight with this car haha. Lots more videos to come, including a good polish and wax and a drive around Berlin so not all technical 😃 Thanks again!

[@mikeclark4416]

After 35 years away from owning Volvos- 343 & 245 , Ive returned by now owning a V70 -big brother to the old 245 we once owned . BUT I still miss the Old 245 DL , -More like the real Volvos

[@Involvod]

Nice! There's another guy 'Morsels and Motors' here on YT that has a 343

[@problemchild1976]

Lovely mate - similar experiences Picked up my wagon from London and drove to Lincoln to pick up some seats and then back home to Bristol :) no issues! Since have replaced all the suspension bushes, lowered, stainless exhaust, new rad, water pump, thermostat, viscous fan, injector seals, coil pack, boot struts - mostly because I could ;)

[@Involvod]

Feels good to freshen everything up doesn't it!

[@problemchild1976]

@@Involvod hell yeah :) I may need to make a big montage video of it all :)

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

200 subs :D you must be made of money buying up all these cars!

[@Involvod]

Let's just say I need to do some 'I sold a Volvo' videos!

[@englishgrandad3298]

@@Involvod You think he will Party ? :D

[@bene__mtb]

I bought a 245 super classic in Switzerland and drove ist 800km to bavaria without a problem

[@lars-erikejdemark3814]

Of course it run. Is a Volvo

[@aeoteroa818]

im buying a 240 later this year. saving up for a nice minty manual. correct me if im wrong but this seems like a great beginner platform especially in todays market. i can even get a rusted out miata for under 5k usd here. i can buy one of these for a few thousand and bag it and rebuild it. i wanna start taking my daughter to car shows.

[@Involvod]

Nice! Good luck with the search! I think it took them a while to become cool and rarer as they made so many of them and they lasted, that's why they were only worth $500 for a long time but now it's all changing, to people used to these cars they are getting really expensive now, but I think you're right, for a 30+ year old classic car they're still worth paying thousands, compared to the price of other classics and to be honest here in Europe it's hard to even find 80's / 90's cars anymore

[@bibiroulagrillade49]

This Blue interior is just fantastic! I Love it

[@Involvod]

It's the best!

[@mayflowerlash11]

@@Involvod I have a mate who would buy this just for the blue cloth seats. But we live in Australia so that's going to be awkward. Nice Volvo 240, the paint is good, it will go forever.

[@Involvod]

@@mayflowerlash11I used to live there and loved it, did you get these interiors over there? I heard you can find 240s for much cheaper too, someone told me my red wagon would only be worth scrap value! 😄

[@mayflowerlash11]

@@Involvod I don't know about your red wagon but what I have seen of European and especially US prices in comparison to Australian prices is that they're comparable. But a more interesting trend I have seen is that prices, particularly Australian prices, are rising. I would bet it is the trend in Euro and US. This is the price for 240/740/940. The cars are getting fewer as they get broken for parts or wrecked or condemned by rust. And the interest in them is increasing. I have a 940 and a 240 from the 90s and I don't plan to let them go.

[@Involvod]

@@mayflowerlash11 the prices are sky rocketing here, definitely the time to grab any cheap deals and hold on to what you've got!

[@yarnandleaves9378]

Came over from your brother's channel. I want a Volvo one day so I'm gonna see what I can learn here! ;) Like the music you put over the driving sequences a lot!

[@Involvod]

Probably not much 😂 but hopefully you enjoy it anyway! And thank you! Can't wait for an opportunity to do it again but these things are getting very expensive now (get one whilst you can 😉)

[@tokeri4198]

im not in the woods it just looks like i am ... is in a field with 3 tree's, most british take ever lol good on you my dude haha you had me laughing

[@asuntosatratar8508]

Lo hizo y lo hará siempre, son casi indestructibles...

[@daverajsinghgill8124]

I'm gonna answer without watching the video, yes it will.

[@emmapartridge1244]

Great going on the trip with you 😄 congratulations on your next baby 💙 cool soundtrack too 👍 xxx

[@Involvod]

Thank you 😊

[@MarkJVSomers]

Great start: man goes to get 30 year old Volvo on sight, and only takes a roll of gaffer tape.

[@country-road-driver]

Dont you never check Oil and water before you drive ?

[@Cooldad87]

Glad I found your channel! I NEVER thought that Volvo would be so dn reliable my 1999 volvo T5 cross country sat at my neighbors house for three years for no reason other than that they bought a new one my XC cross country AWD has 199,000 miles I live in the northern states was 10 degrees cranked right up doesn't skip a beat and still has plenty of power I am now a Volvo fan thinking about buying a new Volvo within the next year great content you have and wow I didn't know yall have KFC lol also why is Volvo so damn reliable anyhow? Not complaining one bit obviously but how? Just seems our USA 🇺🇸 cars are going to sh@$ lol

[@Involvod]

Haha yeah they really are, even when they're not, the keep going at least! And thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

[@shepshepherd]

Just happened upon your channel due to a recommendation that YT gave me after I watched Ponyhans' 'Buy My Volvo' video for the umpteenth time. Great stuff! I'm a lifelong Volvo fan and have owned several examples of the marque since 2002; I've owned a 1990 740 SE estate since 2003 and took delivery of a 2005 V70 D5 just yesterday - what a car!

[@Involvod]

That's crazy I just watched that for the first time a couple of days ago! That's a long ownership, when I pick up a 700 series I'll be coming to you for help then 😄

[@shepshepherd]

@@Involvod I've become something of an authority on 740s by virtue of the fact that I've owned and maintained mine for so long; I only expected to keep it for three years, but it's stayed around because it hasn't ever gone seriously wrong and it's such an agreeable car to own and drive. I must be doing something right, as up until last week, I used it as my daily driver for 2,500 miles (after my Saab 9-5 Aero suffered terminal gearbox failure in May) and it was 100% reliable :)

[@micke248]

I found a new good channel! Thanks! I have a Volvo 245 and it will be exciting to follow your projects :)

[@Involvod]

Thank you! Would be great to follow yours as well, my insta link is in the description if you have one

[@RichieRouge206]

Love it, the plate is perfect too haha. Shame you couldn’t keep it. And she is a regular feature today

[@Involvod]

It worked out quite well, I think she suites the BBW plate

[@Involvod]

Oh and I'll never sell this one

[@billmason2785]

Love it 🇬🇧....You got a model with tachometer and outside temp...👍

[@Involvod]

Thanks! Yeah I just added a bunch more original Volvo gauges, you'll see them in a video I'm uploading tomorrow!

[@billmason2785]

I ran a Volvo shop in San Francisco 1996----2000 Great cars

[@Involvod]

That's so cool!

[@enniod.p.6492]

One for me thank's!

[@DeanofMachines]

Of course it'll make it home if it runs! It's a 240!

[@Involvod]

That's the one thing I've noticed about these cars, if they run, they'll keep running, no matter how badly 😄

[@DeanofMachines]

@@Involvod Body falls off before the motor dies

[@willemstreutgers1154]

My son has a 1989 245 Automatic with only 248k miles on the clock, still running fine.

[@moonshinepz]

most 240s will drive all the way home towing the factory they were built in if given half a chance

[@Involvod]

Haha, so true!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Another one! Love it man what a cool car! Can’t wait to get a 200 series Volvo myself it’s next on the hit list...

[@Involvod]

You definitely should mate, the 700/900 are fantastic but there's something extra special about a 200

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@Involvod I have been told, I look forward to more videos buddy 👍

[@volvoenthusiastsgroup3386]

That’s an awesome adventure! Just subscribe!

[@Involvod]

Thanks man! Feels like an old VHS tape now but fond memories for sure! Thanks for stopping by

[@paulmartin736]

Excellent example to get on with. Worth the trip.

[@Involvod]

Thanks bro, I hope so!

[@GothKid1996]

Damn that gl cloth interior is nice.

[@Involvod]

It's definitely my new favourite

[@haardkaar]

I bought a 29 year old 244 in 2016 for about ~200€, replaced a brake caliper and drove 1300km (808 miles) to Germany from Sweden to attend a music festival.. And then back again without any problems. The car was cheaper than the ferry ticket. =D Still have it, needs some welding.

[@Involvod]

Ha brilliant 😃 Have you got any pics of it? My insta link is in the description

[@haardkaar]

@@Involvod I think I have one picture of it on Instagram, when I'm having a beer in the garage. User: Karategaffel

[@TalenGryphon]

Haven't watched the video yet, but I'll be disappointed AF if it doesn't! I drove my 245 600 miles for a festival with 3 pals & a week of camping gear with one cylinder and half it's brakes dead! Edit: That "Snaking" at 7:10 could be indicative of bad forward control arm bushings. There is a tutorial on Dave Barton's site about how to make a press tool to remove/install those

[@jellybean1976928]

I have a lot of 240's and 740's. I wonder if that noise is piston slap or the valve hushers? I have a 90 740T with piston slap, and it sounds different. However I have had one particular 240 for almost 20 years that has always sounded identical to this car and I've never known what it is. Initially it concerned me, and it is the only red block I have that sounds just like that.... But 20 years on no change so I don't worry anymore. Had 271K KLM on it when I got it with with a stopped odometer, KLM completely unknown, but it is high.

[@completeexteriorcleaningse750]

That's a cool little ooking car finger crossed for you buddy there's no nasty surprises 👍

[@Involvod]

Thanks bud!

[@webcharter105]

Was kind of hyped on the question if and when the grey van at 6:44 will finally switch to the right lane…

[@Involvod]

🤣🤣🤣

[@FaeryFreya]

What is it with people staying in the middle lane?!?

[@Involvod]

I know right, seems to be a worldwide problem !

[@worldhello1234]

This "brick" stops accelerating at 177 kph. Modern cars go 190 kph with that amount of horses, some even 200. It is not sleak by any strech of the imagination.

[@digiternst]

Love that colour. Nice find!

[@simplyiresistabl]

nice

[@billmason2785]

1988 is the Best Year for the 240..

[@Involvod]

Why do you say that? I hadn't thought about it, but I do like the 80's paint colours along with the later style wiring that's not biodegradable

[@jamescampbell720]

as an American that opening sequence and title really got me. "I found one on the other side of the country" will it drive 400miles home? .... the other side of your country being only 400 miles away blew my mind for a sec.

[@englishgrandad3298]

Well that's one hell of a test drive.

[@Involvod]

😃

[@BeardedWrencher]

She's a wonderful looking 240! I have a gray 1985 that I am hoping to get running and driving soon!

[@Involvod]

Thanks! Looking forward to it bro the gray ones look awesome

[@pyschocurt]

12 hour round trip?..I hope she's worth it lol.

[@Involvod]

Thanks, pretty crazy right, I'll pop up a vid in a few days of my findings 😅

[@pudingaomar6341]

I grew up in one.all I can see is the dashboard and door sill.the waistline is quite high.as a kid it was like being in a tank

[@Nubbe999]

Just need som clear lights all around and get rid of all orange lights and it will look nice

[@timweaver9773]

It's a twin of my 88. Got mine from a grandpa as well and it's been about perfect!

[@Involvod]

That sounds promising! Do you have pics?

[@fuman0]

looks like a nice example did you say what the miles/km's are on it? honestly that engine sound may well be very much less with just a proper fresh oil and filter change. i just did a change on my '91 244 and it reduced the noise by 50%. it had a gone a year since the last change but hardly any miles (about 3k at the most due to covid lockdowns). try it!

[@Involvod]

I forgot to go over that, it's just like the other one I filmed, 270k km's on the clock but it stopped counting. I'm planning to put a new motor in this one, but will try an oil change, I think it was last changed in 2018

[@fuman0]

@@Involvod 2018 lol that's worse than me! not many miles on that beast...

[@fuman0]

oh and btw the engine is just fine..no need to change lol..

[@Involvod]

@@fuman0 The engine in the wagon is so quiet that I'd like to have it instead, gonna do some checks (valve clearance, compression etc) and if it's as good as it runs/sounds I'll swap them over

[@dak4465]

I just drove an 87 i bought last month from watertown ny to austin texas

[@Involvod]

Wow that's a trek, I bet you didn't get uncomfortable though 😄

[@dak4465]

@@Involvod it was a fun drive, i took lots of backroads

[@smoothdurban]

I have the same interior in my 242. I love that color/style of seat.

[@Involvod]

Blue velour is just the best right

[@smoothdurban]

@@Involvod if you don’t want the head rest pads I’ll take them ;)

[@nikolasmorgan3705]

Just picked up my 88 a month ago in Florida. Payed 400 for it. Idles at 2 grand in park but idles at 1grand in drive and reverse. Already checked IACV. Anyone know what this could be ?! Thanks in advance.

[@Involvod]

Wow, nice score! I would check for air leaks next

[@sirbum1918]

So lovely but the work one needs to put into it.

[@richardguse3410]

Cool find! Two rear fog lights?

[@DopravniPoradce]

Why wouldn't it? It's a Volvo...

[@akersjon278]

Buying an old VOLVO in the daylight, what a novel idea... 😉

[@Involvod]

But in the rain this time! Hopefully I'll get it right on the next one 😃

[@MePJtheDJ]

I have "88 245. 5 spd. Great car. Bought it in 2010 I think it was. It's Blue in & out. HATE BLUE!!!!!!!!!!! I'm 70 now & eyesight is fading The darkness inside is a pain. VINYL PLEASE, no friggin cloth! Much prefer the tan interiors. Literall more light inside for sure. I had an "88 Gold out tan inside in early 2000s I liked a lot more.

[@Involvod]

I really like the gold ones they are very pretty! Tan interior is definitely one of my favourites too

[@mayflowerlash11]

I have a 91 white 240 GLE with tan leather seats. Luxury. I just love it. But my first car is a 93 940 GL wagon. And I'm keeping both despite flack from the wife. Of all the cars I have owned it's these Volvos that I have enjoyed driving.

[@aeoteroa818]

as an american i approve of kfc.

[@vectraguy]

Nice video's from you with all those Volvo's!!!! I have a 2003 V70 with 2.4 and 5 cilinders.WHAT A CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only with 261.000 km Go a head with your video's!!!!

[@Involvod]

Thanks! Very nice I'd love a 5 cylinder one day. If your username refers to the Opel Vectra, I just picked up a Zafira A the other day, will probably do 1 video on it 😃

[@vectraguy]

@@Involvod I have driven Opel for 30 years, including indeed a Vectra B.But also the Zafira A CoolMaxx.Nu I have since 4 years a delicious, fine Volvo V70 . No Opel can compete with that. Fun and nice videos you make. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@Involvod]

@@vectraguy wow, converted! I agree Volvos are certainly special. Thanks again, glad you enjoy them!

[@imaths76]

Thanks for the great video! Wishing you 000's of happy miles

[@Involvod]

Thankyou so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@sheep5403]

Those seats...I just wish I had those instead of the simple grey cloth seats I have on my 92 240.

[@Involvod]

Things started to get a bit more boring in the 90's 😄 Hopefully a jazzy interior parts car comes your way!

[@billtomo]

Any blue volvo looks good.

[@Involvod]

Agreed, must be why there are so many of them

[@peterlampropoulos3505]

I wish I was there to look for volvos with you. Great video

[@Involvod]

Thanks!

[@siebendorfer-siebenkirchen5852]

so cool. my numberplate is MOL-VO ...

[@Involvod]

Nice! You'll like the new B plate I've chosen for her

[@brandoesntsocialise]

I’m American, but I’m a now a new subscriber! I’m also about to pull the trigger on a ‘88 240 GL w/99k miles, new fuel pump, new AC compressor. What is a fair price for that car for when I go into negotiations? Thanks for any feedback!

[@Involvod]

Hey thanks for the sub! I hope you manage to get it, that's some crazy low mileage! Here in Europe they are much more expensive than there, I'll ask a couple of American volvo guys to see if they can help with figures

[@brandoesntsocialise]

@@Involvod You’re welcome! I’m liking your content, and thanks for looking out! I’ve been fascinated with these cars for sometime and finally decided to pull the trigger. It has one owner and sat in an old garage for a lot of its life recently. They have it listed for 5k which seems a bit steep for US prices? I like the idea of the new fuel pump and ac compressor, and that might be why it’s a bit higher?

[@Involvod]

The fascination will intensify when you have one, I always liked 240s but since owning one I'm absolutely crazy about them 😅 I think if it's rust free and genuine mileage maybe that's not too far off, but I've asked a couple of guys that know the market better

[@brandoesntsocialise]

@@Involvod Looks fairly clean. I’ll snap some pics tomorrow after I give it a test drive! Thanks for all the help! It’s awesome to find good channels like yours! Very much appreciated.

[@Involvod]

I had a response from one guy "Hmmm. Without seeing pictures I would say it's easily $2,000 judging by milage alone, unless it's got a busted odometer. Sometimes clean and beautiful examples can run upwards of $6,000-$8,000. It also depends on where he's located as well. In the north east where I am from. They tend to be worth a bit more than in middle america. Big cities in places like California they can be worth higher values than somewhere in Alabama or Georgia. I know that's probably not a huge help. But if it's running driving and stopping I'd say $2,000 is a minimum." So maybe their pricing is not far off if it's a really nice example. I'm sure you are aware but have a good root around for rust, front floor pans, rear arches, rear spare wheel well, trunk panel behind the lights, rear chassis as you can see in my 'rotten 240' video, if there's rust you can see there's always more! Good luck let me know how you get on!

[@raymondmumford6255]

Just found the channel, awesome car.

[@Involvod]

Thanks!

[@scrambaba]

As a general practice, do you buy cars sight unseen? Or do you get it on a hoist for a thorough going over before you agree to buy it? How do you make your decision to buy?

[@Involvod]

I never agree to buy or even leave a deposit without seeing the car first, this was just a punt as it was a reasonable price and seemed to look good, but if it hadn't of been, then it would have been another 6 hours train ride back home, risky I know, but when it comes to old Volvos .... 😃

[@scrambaba]

@@Involvod Thanks.

[@castroorstad8215]

Worried about 400 miles? Hello! They never stop.

[@fredrike5276]

Greetings from sweden 🇸🇪 👍

[@Involvod]

Greetings! You guys sure know how to build a car 😃

[@Bassalicious]

6:59 Gosh I hate those people.

[@Involvod]

I noticed it during editing so I had to cut that scene way down as it's frustrating to watch 😂

[@Bassalicious]

@@Involvod Yeah. Drives me up the walls irl and in video too :D Shame because I really enjoyed the time-lapses and your driving was spot on.

[@noel2000lw]

Hey 👋 how much did you pay for it ?🙈 schöne Grüße aus Österreich 😉

[@Involvod]

Hey! I paid €2300 which I think was ok all things considered

[@noel2000lw]

currently considering to buy a 240 but it’s kinda expensive for me😬 i have to think about it. Thank you ☺️

[@Involvod]

They are getting very expensive now, but soon they will be way more so if you find a good deal you should definitely jump on it! Good luck 🙂

[@1961kickboxer]

I’ve had my 240 torslanda 20 years ,she’s a beauty.

[@Involvod]

Do you have pictures of it? Here's to the next 20 years!

[@1961kickboxer]

@@Involvod yes I will put some on when I change the cam belt ,I’ve got a 740 estate with a pierburg carby to ,broke the cam belt had to put new head on ouch ,it’s the b230k engine.

[@Involvod]

Ah the one(?) Interference redblock? How easy are the heads to get? I've never seen a 631 for sale

[@1961kickboxer]

@@Involvod I managed to get a head from Bradford grinders 400 quid ouch , 631 heads are a bit rare now , it’s got bucket loads of torque.

[@Involvod]

A bit like the 531, I've got one in the 940 and I think now it's worth more than the car 😃

[@Shadow79XXX]

obviously