Volvo and the 'black socks crowd'

25.07.11 - metric socket sets

I find most Volvo owners to be a unique bunch and personally dislike Volvo and the products they produce. I was impressed however by one particular model. It was a 1977 240. It was in extremely good condition. It drove decently too. I checked the odometer and it read 320,000. I was thinking that that was not too bad for the Km, but wait that is in miles! That is good for about 500,000km. The little 4 cylinder had a hard time maintaining 55mph in top gear even with the 4speed plus electric OD. It was definitely a solid car. The owner of this classic also has a 2004 V70 R with a 6 speed. I drove that as well. The fun factor was in the V70 as one would expect. The owner was upset that there was no longer a manual gearbox available in a wagon with a high horsepower motor and AWD. He explained to me his need and wants for that type of combination as well as why he purchased the 240 brand new when he finished university. My point is this. I can not see the V70 lasting 300,000km without needing some serious repairs and a tow truck a few times, or even making the 500,000km mark. The 240 has never been on a hook. Volvo made their mark by building safe reliable and long lasting automobiles. Now they are just safe. Just my opinion, and two cents

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