The Volvo 240 Is The GREATEST, Most Durable Car Ever Made

In this video we discuss the Volvo 240 and why it is the best car ever!

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[johnlundvall]

As a Swede this makes you proud. The 240 was the car to have among youngsters when i was young and on the countryside they are still popular because off the high quality and cheap maintenance. Greetings from Sweden!

[darkiee]

A Swedish motor show had a similar idea, and they REALLY torture tested it. They pulled large farm implements with it, crashed it in to a tree while in a "police chase", drained all the oil out of it and replaced it with cooking oil and then drove the car through Stockholm in rush hour, using only first gear. They fueled it with vodka and whisky too. And it still survived.

[IMAXXHEW]

The cup holders in the glove box weren't really used while driving. But if you were around in the 80's you'd know it was the perfect spot for drinks while at the drive in movies.

[MDKN]

I can attest to these cars... there's a lady that regularly services her 1989 240 at our dealer and she has over 334, 000 miles on it. Thing breaks parts and whatnot, and she just CAN'T kill the car. These 240s have a massive cult (albeit a good one) following and for good reason.

[IMAXXHEW]

Growing up we had a Volvo station wagon 240GL. My best memories of the wagon were taking crate loads of avocados from our orchard to sell at the farmers market every weekend. Also... the rear facing fold up/down seats in the cargo area were always a treat to ride in, waving and laughing at the cars behind us was always fun too.
Even though I was just a kid in the 80's I still remember how safe I felt in those luxurious leather seats.

[ek_]

I know it’s not going to happen, but I wish car manufacturers would get back to this type of build quality. The 240 is a legend.

[TheBeatenPaths]

I owned an '87 240. I miss it every day.

[chippo]

I’m currently daily driving an 88’ 240 b230f. It’s a great car and it doesn’t cost very much to own. It keeps up with the traffic pretty well, not a rocket ship though.

[andyknight]

I would love to see y’all lift it, weld the diff, and put bigger tires on it, then take it down some of the amazing trails in Colorado! These cars are amazing!

[upshifter]

My buddy had one of these in high school we took everywhere, including up to copper mountain when we probably shouldn’t have. Still think it was/is the coolest car of my youth!

[OrionRoen]

I’ve got a 90 240 in the same blue as this one. Love these cars with a passion

[JVShred]

My first and last car has been a 1989 volvo 245 which I will have owned for 10 years next spring. My dad made a joke that I would replace just about everything on it. Somewhat true, but I am still on the original engine and transmission. Re did the suspension, replaced the exhaust 3 times, all the bushing, timing belt once/basic tune up stuff and the thing is still a beast! I look forward to driving it cross country for the 6th time this winter! Wish I knew how many miles were on it, but the odometer broke 8 years ago at 104, 000. It has never left me stranded a single time...always can tell when it needs something before the inevitable strikes. Now it runs better than ever!

[lokerola]

My parents had a 240 back in the early 80's. Great car to learn stick shift on!

[brandonroberson]

I was stoked to see that you guys got a 244! I've dailied 245 wagons for the last two years and can attest to their sturdiness. Mine has a dealer-option lsd with a 5-speed and has taken me on many a rough trail, towed trailers and cars, and gone cross country more than once. Hope to see more of it from you guys!

[hanstubben]

The older 140's with the B20 engines were my favourites, also very long lasting!

[sealance]

I've had my 240 for 15 years. It's been on some interesting road trips like Russia in the winter time. Insurance clerk was less than amused when I told him that I'd be driving that thing from sweden, through finland and into russia and back again on winter roads. Probably one of the last few -87 models with the DL badge on it.

[ihak]

These cars are popular in sweden as winter beaters for obvious reasons (rwd+ice=fun)
So much so that it has even raised the value of old 240s.
740s are a bit better of an alternative as they have less of a cult around them but still great winter beaters

[rsxboss]

Took my 400, 000 mile wagon from RI to California and back, off roaded in Utah, still drive it every day . Best cars ever made

[touraneindanke]

It’s the favorite car of stuntman that value their health.
Very often it’s used in movies (lots of combi’s) crash or roll over.
The variant with turbo was lovingly called flying brick.
The understated design makes it relatively timeless.

[jbxplores]

Just returned from a trip through Georgia and Armenia with our 740. We took the thing over roads many would be scared to scratch their SUVs painted bumpers. 😄