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Traditional Volvo Reliability, Rare 5 Speed Manual 245 Dl Wagon, Original Owner! on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:341326
Location:

Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Dennis, Massachusetts, United States
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Volvo traditional reliability, safety and durability.
There's lots of life left in this safe 4000 lb daily driver. Very little rust for its age (see photos). Equipped with rare 5 speed manual transmission, the car gets 26-32 mpg and lots of good feedback at the gas pump.  With 341,326 miles on the odometer (probably off by about 2,000 while speedometer was out for repair), this is still young for a 240!

Offered by original owner.
I am the original owner, and the car has been smoke-free throughout its life. No strange smells or sounds. The car has been well cared for since new. Interior is in good condition, with age-appropriate drivers seat wear. Seats have optional Volvo headrest cushions. Seats are blue vinyl (cloth wasn't available at the time). Front seats are heated and they work. The dash has a couple of typical cracks, but has been protected with an IPD microfiber cover for years. Floors and carpets have been protected from the beginning with Volvo's all-weather floor trays. All accessories, central door locks, heat, A/C, blower, defrosters, rear fog lights, wipers, etc work. Small tear in the headliner near the back door (hauling sheetrock). Original radio was replaced with a Kenwood AM/FM radio/cassette. I'm including a cassette to ipod/mp3 adapter. Original headlight lenses fogged over and have been replaced with new Volvo lenses. All original Volvo manuals are included in sale.

It's a great hauler!
Huge cargo capacity (41 cubic feet with rear seat up, 76 cubic feet with seat down). Perfect for hauling equipment, kids, dogs, building materials, tools, you name it.

Take care of it, and it will take care of you. It's been a reliable friend.
I've followed Volvo's maintenance schedule throughout its life, and done synthetic oil & filter changes every 5,000 miles. It does not burn oil. The air conditioning has been upgraded to latest refrigerant. Both the original radiator, and the air conditioning compressor have been replaced. I give the A/C a refrigerant recharge every summer to make it colder. Replaced fuel pump last year. Just had new brakes installed. Michelin tires have 30K miles. I have been getting 70K on these. (You can say that when you've had a car this long). New clutch (the first one) at 300K.

It's been unregistered since November, but still has a valid inspection sticker. Always passes inspection.

It is what it is...
This is a basic 1988 vintage Volvo that's been loved, and has served its owner well over its lifetime. It has shown well at various VCOA meets through the years. People have always thought of them as boxy. In the Volvo community, they're nicknamed Bricks. It's never had frills. It's not flashy. With the exception of its left rear quarter/bumper repair, it's original. It's reliable. At up to 32 mpg on regular gas, it's as economical as a 4,000 lb car gets. It's clean, reliable, comfortable, affordable transportation that I wouldn't hesitate to take anywhere, but now it's extra, and it needs a new home where it can make someone else happy.

About this sale...
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For sale by original owner
- Selling as-is, where-is (Dennis MA). 
- No warranties expressed or implied.
- You are welcome to inspect the vehicle but such inspections MUST be conducted before completion of this auction.

Thank you for looking!

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