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Re: Volvo diesels / opinions on longevity+reliability 200

posted by  someone claiming to be Philip Pan on  Tue Jul 3 16:51 CST 2001 [RELATED]

From what I've heard, no, Volvo diesels are not nearly as good or reliable as gas. They have a reputation for premature failure, well before the rest of the car is anywhere close to wearing out. That's why many of them have become V8-powered; the diesel crapped out but the car was worth saving. Maybe the owner was also tired of having too little oomph! My V8 240 wagon is an ex-diesel. Ironic, isn't it, as diesels in general are thought of as sturdy and long-lasting.





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