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why would a volvo mechanic warn me away from the 90-92 yr. model 240's? 200

posted by  someone claiming to be bosozoku on  Wed Feb 4 13:19 CST 2004 [RELATED]

To be honest, there is something to be said for the lack of ABS and
air bags in earlier models - less to go wrong. But, then again,
the 90-93s came with other goodies like an A/C system that actually
works, built-in diagnostics in the ECU, much better windshield and
rear glass mounting, etc.. At least in the US, the only cars that
came with the 16-valve engine were some 1990s 7-series and 9-series
cars. No 240s had it instaled as original equipment. Some of the
92-93 automatic 240s had the AW71L transmission with a locking torque
converter which gave slightly improved freeway mileage. I'd say that
the 90-93 models were actually some of the best 240s produced, if
you don't mind a slight bit more complexity than the earlier cars.
.
-b.






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