Simple.

Rust, AT, failing turbo VS GT, 4spOD, suspension mods, alloys, clean, classy

GT wins. Next?

Jim Weiss
83245T, 90 760TI, 93 940TI wagon, and still looking
..... probably for YOUR 242GT



btw, get the Rallye dash, and do the turbo swap.

Rust never sleeps. 4 doors are two too many to toy with. No question about it, get the GT.

Hmmm...Let's see. Totally cool 2dr GT or a 4dr auto turbo? You answered your own
question just the way you wrote your post. There really isn't a much better or
cooler 240 to have as a toy than a 2dr GT. The only one I personally prefer over
the GT is a 2dr turbo. But, the handling of my old 1979 2dr DL that was my first
Volvo is something I'll always miss. The early lighter 240 series can really be
setup to handle great and the 79 GT setup is a really nice factory suspension.

Sounds like the GT is a manual. A toy Volvo is best as a manual and it's alot
of work to convert a car. Wish you well with your choice. Happy Rolling!

Dave 82 242ti 277k mi.

I'd get the 242GT for a few reasons. I prefer ther 2 door volvos, rust would be a pain in the ass to deal with, it has LSD, and you can always drop a turbo motor later on if this is a "project". I persoanlly have a silver 83' 242Ti which I enjoy, but I have always liked the GT's.

After driving a turbo, its hard to recommend N\A cars to people, but in this case i'd go that route.

Good luck,

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Zack Silver 83' 242Ti (210k)

Well, I was going with the 84 until I read the rust part. Go with the GT. It's possible to retro-fit some things, maybe a B21FT engine. Also if your tech is using it as a loaner, it's likely been well maintained. Does it have the B21F engine?

Also, the smoke from the dipstick hole on the 84 would mean to me that the rings are really worn. Lots of blow-by. (blow-buy?) Is the 84 engine a B21FT? Can you get them both, rebuild the B21FT and put it into the 242GT?

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)

Usually I am of turbo blood, but the GT is an awesome car. I think they are the best looking 240s ever made. Get the GT and then drop a turbo engine in down the road. The 79 is the most desirable model as well b/c of the thicker swaybars. Plus, you can get the cool volvo ralley gauges and of course it has the badass orange striped interior. Ok, now I'm jealous.

Roguls
New York, USA

Ummm Richard ... so what's your pronblem here Guy .... the 244 OBVIOUSLY has 2 too many DOORS ..... Besides You LOVED the 242 you had in college .... really guy, I don't see the problem here ....
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Brett Sutherland & the 1.5 million mile 122 Canadian

Having a beater '78GT and a fairly nice '83 244Ti daily driver, I say rust is the ultimate enemy. The power from the turbo is great (even with bad turbo seals - I use a quart every other week) but the GT handles better! I say go for the GT, and keep it clean - rust-free GTs are hard to find, especially up north. You can always do an engine swap later.