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1985 Volvo 244 Gl Blue Sedan on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:250000 Color: Blue /
  Black/Blue
Location:

Southbury, Connecticut, United States

Southbury, Connecticut, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:2.3L 4 Cyl
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
VIN: YV1AX8845F1133940 Year: 1985
Interior Color: Black/Blue
Make: Volvo
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 240
Trim: Chrome
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Mileage: 250,000
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: 244 GL
Exterior Color: Blue
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Car is in GOOD running condition. There is some undercarriage decay due to weather and age. Please see all detailed notes in item description below."

I am selling my beloved 1985 244 GL Volvo. I purchased it in 1997 and it has been the most loyal and dependable car I have ever driven and owned. It has traveled up and down both coasts multiple times and across the country without a hitch. I can count on both hands the number of times it broke down in the 16 years I've owned it, one of which was simply a blown fuse. Most recently (this past summer) I encountered an intermittent issue that has rendered her only slightly less reliable than she has been all of these years. On very hot humid days, she conks out after hour(s) on the freeway and then driving at slower speeds. The first time it happened, my mechanic replaced the main fuel pump. In the shop, it did not fail, incidentally. He did this as a means to troubleshoot the problem. The second time it happened, a bottle of dry gas did the trick. It made me wonder if excessive moisture may have been to blame the first time she failed. The third time she conked, the fuel pump relay was replaced. Please keep in mind that months went by without any problem between the three above-mentioned incidents. The new fuel pump relay may have permanently remedied the problem.

This is a good strong car. It accelerates like nobody's business and the ride is extremely smooth. The mileage I've put on the car in the last 4 years has been highway travel back and forth from New York to CT on weekends. She was in California from 1998 - 2010, so was spared salt damage during those years. 

I have kept meticulous service records since I've owned her. You will inherit them all if you would like. The car was bought from an independent Volvo dealer and repair shop in Westport, CT in 1997. It was serviced and repaired only by Volvo specialists in Westport, CT, Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA.

The transmission was replaced in 2003 with a rebuilt one. The engine is original. I estimate she has 250,000+ miles. The current speedometer/odometer are not original to the car, so the mileage that appears on the odometer is not accurate. The original odometer stopped rolling about seven years ago. The original speedometer failed two years ago and my mechanic replaced it with a 'new' used one, nipping both speedometer/odometer problems in the bud. When I bought the car in 1997, it had approximately 114,000 miles on it.

The blower motor has been on its way out for years. When turned completely off, there is no audible sound. I only use 1st setting for heat. On 2nd and 3rd settings, there is a bit of an annoying rattle. On highest setting, the rattle is not apparent but the fan itself is loud at this high speed. The heat in this car is like a sauna in winter. In fact, I barely slide the temperature fader to the right. The A/C does not function. Do not even try to turn the A/C knob to the right, or the blower motor will start rattling!

Things to note:
Some cracks in the driver's side door pocket; Front speaker on driver's side door was removed because it hindered power window operation; Seat belt housing covers behind rear seat have been heat/sun damaged to the point of disentegration (see photos); Front headlight has condensation behind the lens; Trunk lock was 'jimmied' by someone looking to steal contents when we first moved to NYC - it does not look pretty, but lock still works; Interior roof is far from white and quite dirty; When it rains REALLY hard (hours/days of downpour), the sunroof gasket is compromised - some water drips on passenger when braking and making turns; Passenger seat headrest has 'chunk' missing; Right rear shoulder belt does not function; Plastic 'grill' above center of dashboard is broken - some minor cracks on dash itself; Undercarriage rot, according to my mechanic, has not gotten any worse in the past 4 years of being on the east coast; Paintjob has been worn/dulled on the roof and the hood; The trunk exterior paintjob has a few blemishes; There is a noticeable rust spot above hood near fresh-air vent on the driver's side; Rusted out area inside trunk on right well underneath carpet liner (see photo); The vehicle has been in only one low-speed accident at a 4-way stop. The body shop in Los Angeles, CA did such a seamless job, I don't remember which rear door was hit. 

This car is a tank. With the exception of undercarriage rot that needs to be addressed and some minor fixes detailed above, this car is in acceptional shape for its age. This car is NOT a parts car ready for the junk yard. It has LOTS of life left. Volvo built these older ones to last. The car is parked in Southbury, CT. It has NY plates currently, which will be removed upon its sale. The NY state inspection sticker is valid until June of 2014. 

Thank you for looking!

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