Volvo 240DL - best car in the world(?) - Page 2

AKN · 18th May 2010, 08:47 PM

Hi,

On the positive, Volvo 240 is easy to repair and has a long lasting engine.
However the car is deadly boring to drive, no reward at all on the road (assuming standard chassie tuning).
The engine does only run reasonable decent at 2000rpm, over and under that vibrations, and lots of it.

Not so positive from me being a Swede but I'm at least honest.

john blackburn · 18th May 2010, 11:56 PM

Hi indianajo

A testament to the strength of the vehicle and a timely reminder not to accept a lift from you!

Hi 4fun

There is no obligation to defend something just because it was made in your country. I would be having to defend the Austin Allegro in that case. I would however pay money to see what happens if you crash it into big things.

If you think a 240 is an unrewarding drive, try an Allegro. Some even had a square steering wheel to add to the experience.

John

AKN · 19th May 2010, 04:53 PM

Hi John,
You are right, no obligation. My sentence followed by a smiley were meant as a mild response to yours similar statement in post #3.
I have never driven an Austin Allegro but I can sort of imagine what it would be like.
And I do not think that 240 is an unrevarding drive, I know!

cyclotronguy · 19th May 2010, 05:04 PM

Allegro....948/1098/1275 cc A-series Leyland engine... 3 main bearings supporting a rather marginal crankshaft.

Same engine as my old AH Sprites... which come to think of it ran more reliable than my Volvo 240 until the volvo received a Penta Marine transplant.

And the little "bug-eye" Sprites were just FUN!

Cyclotronguy

18th May 2010, 08:47 PM	#11
AKN Enjoy good sound diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the middle of Sweden	Hi, On the positive, Volvo 240 is easy to repair and has a long lasting engine. However the car is deadly boring to drive, no reward at all on the road (assuming standard chassie tuning). The engine does only run reasonable decent at 2000rpm, over and under that vibrations, and lots of it. Not so positive from me being a Swede but I'm at least honest. __________________ / Anders

19th May 2010, 04:53 PM	#13
AKN Enjoy good sound diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the middle of Sweden	Hi John, You are right, no obligation. My sentence followed by a smiley were meant as a mild response to yours similar statement in post #3. I have never driven an Austin Allegro but I can sort of imagine what it would be like. And I do not think that 240 is an unrevarding drive, I know! __________________ / Anders

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18th May 2010, 11:56 PM	#12
john blackburn diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wirral UK	Hi indianajo A testament to the strength of the vehicle and a timely reminder not to accept a lift from you! Hi 4fun There is no obligation to defend something just because it was made in your country. I would be having to defend the Austin Allegro in that case. I would however pay money to see what happens if you crash it into big things. If you think a 240 is an unrewarding drive, try an Allegro. Some even had a square steering wheel to add to the experience. John

19th May 2010, 05:04 PM	#14
cyclotronguy diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern California	Allegro....948/1098/1275 cc A-series Leyland engine... 3 main bearings supporting a rather marginal crankshaft. Same engine as my old AH Sprites... which come to think of it ran more reliable than my Volvo 240 until the volvo received a Penta Marine transplant. And the little "bug-eye" Sprites were just FUN! Cyclotronguy

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