Used Volvo 240 for Sale

I purchased a used Volvo 240DL from a dealer in Venice, Ca. This car was to provide transportation for my new family. The model is unaffectionately referred to as a refrigerator on wheels, alluding to it's rectangular shape. This particular model was beige, had a working stereo and 140,000 miles. The transmission was a four speed. The car drove very well. The car was very safe. Even given its age, our 4 cylinder model still got around 20MPG average (city and highway). The comfort and accessories were nothing to write home about, but the seat belts worked, and despite a couple of cracks the dash still held together well.

This is the best, most functional car on the market. The standard Volvo 240 has ample space for five passengers. Some models have the available jump seats in the rear, behind the rear seat. The best part about this car is that the rear seat folds flat. Now this is not like the fold flat offered in cars where the seat is near flat, but it is flat. Real flat. This car is a truck from the Swedes. The seats are comfortable and plush for long distances. The controls are well laid out and easy to use. Downside is the aged drive train which uses more fuel than the average new car. Average fuel economy is about 17 miles per gallon.

My 1989 Volvo 240 wagon is one of the best cars I've owned. It had about 60k miles on it when I bought it. It now has 140k miles on it and it has never given me any trouble. I paid $2,000 for it. I'm a musician, so the fact that it has a rear hatch and large cargo area is endlessly helpful. The rear seat folds down flat too, so there's plenty of space. I've even slept back there on a long trip. When driving, there is great visibility all around. It also has all manual features like manual door locks and windows. I specifically looked for manual features because I've had a lot of headaches with other cars when the power window motor went out or the door lock stopped working. The Volvo has an automatic transmission that still shifts very smoothly. It has always been reliable, and the only money I've ever really spent on it has been for routine maintenance. While it's no sports car, I think it drives and handles pretty well. The white paint has held up extremely well for the age of the vehicle. It's just a simple, rather spartan vehicle, yet it's a classic and iconic design.