At $6,000, Is This 1991 Volvo 240 DL A Discount Brick?

The advert for immediately’s Good Worth or No Cube Volvo 240 suggests the automotive might use “some TLC.” That’s usually all these dependably strong automobiles ever want. Let’s determine if this one’s worth wants some consideration, too.

Do you know that there are folks on the market who take an curiosity within the research of fossilized poop? They also have a title for the stuff: coprolites. The lecturers learning Dino deuces in all probability don’t lead with that nugget at cocktail events, however the truth that it’s even a factor proves that, given sufficient time, the whole lot features some type of attract. Maybe sufficient time has handed for the 1985 Maserati Biturbo we checked out on Friday, permitting its shortcomings to be missed and its $5,950 worth to be severely thought-about. Look over and think about we did. The consequence, after a nail-biter of a morning, was the automotive incomes a slim 52 % Good Worth win.

This being an election yr right here within the U.S. (yeah, sorry about that), there’s a whole lot of gloom and doom within the information and on the tattered stays of social media channels. With all that propaganda, vitriol, and apocalyptic Nostra-damning on the market, many people are questioning what our futures will seem like. Luckily, there’s one rock-solid fixed to lend us consolation and assurance in these making an attempt instances—a nostrum, if you’ll—that, within the phrases of Bob Marley, the whole lot shall be alright.

I’m talking, after all, about previous Volvo 200s.

This 1991 Volvo 240 DL sedan is one such automotive. Don’t you’re feeling calmer and fewer agitated simply it? I do know I do. In line with its advert, this manual-equipped 240 sports activities a mere 93,000 miles and has loved a life freed from accidents and prolonged intervals out-of-doors. It additionally comes with a clear title and a loin material for every of its license plates.

Whereas Volvo’s 200 Sequence enjoys an unmatched popularity for sturdiness and dependable service, this Darkish Blue Metallic over color-coordinated material version does have a few boogers that may seemingly should be addressed. Of these, probably the most readily found is the damaged plastic pocket on the driving force’s door. A tear and a few staining on the driving force’s seat are additionally obvious, after which there’s the difficulty of the manufacturing unit stereo displaying “codE” and a suspicious piece of black electrical tape masking one of many warning lights on the instrument cluster.

Making up for all of that, although, are some splendidly random “Firebird” flooring mats that give this automotive some severely kitschy allure. On the skin, a set of recent tires is a extra sensible plus.

The vendor says that the automotive has been sitting for a number of years however that it “begins proper up.” This being a 240, that’s wholly anticipated of the automotive. I imply, why wouldn’t it not? The B230F beneath the hood is considered one of historical past’s best engines, if not precisely probably the most highly effective. Right here, its modest 114 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque will get exercised by means of a five-speed guide transmission, a pleasant discover on any of those automobiles. Much less so pleasant a discovery is the A/C system, which in all probability nonetheless rocks old-school ozone-depleting R12. If that’s nonetheless working, it’s greatest to let sleeping canine lie.

Ought to, although, any social gathering sleep on this Volvo’s $6,000 worth? What do you assume? Is $6,000 a small worth to pay for some safety in such a topsy-turvy day and age? Or is that worth an excessive amount of for the automotive equal of Linus’ safety blanket?

You determine!

Hartford, Connecticut, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.

H/T to Whatsupdohc for the hookup!

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