I’ve driven Volvos almost all my life. I have had a couple of these so long, that they have outlasted 3 of their mechanics. Now that is saying something about the longevity of the brand. 😉
I will have to dig out some photos of my cars that have long turned into tuna cans, but this is the list of cars I have owned:
| Year | Model | Colour | Transmission | Deets | What Happened To It |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 244 DL | Dark blue | 5 speed manual (electronic OD) | Had these huge Cibie fog lights on the bumper & European mags | Private Sale for a '79 Rabbit - what was I thinking? |
| 1977 | 245 DL | Burgundy | 5 speed manual (electronic OD) | With a carb (the BEST mileage of any Volvo I have ever owned) | Replaced with an '83 |
| 1983 | 245 GL | Silver | 5 speed manual (electronic OD) | Pinstripe blue velour interior. Lovely. | Sold it to the Volvo Lady |
| 1989 | 240 DL - 4 door | Graphite | 5 speed manual | Was looking for a wagon for our move to NB. Found this instead. Amazing!! Competes with 77 245 for least gas consumption. | Still own it. Has Collector plates. Just over 100K. New car smell still. |
| 1980 | 242 DL | Beige - repainted to red while we had it | 5 speed manual (electronic OD) | Bought it as a winter car to save the 89 above ^^ | Traded with my NB mechanic when I got a bass sax for his 745 |
| 1987 | 745 GLE | Gold | Automatic with OD | Got it for the sole reason of driving around my bass sax | Sold it back to my mechanic when we moved back to BC |
| 1983 | 244 GL | Silver | 5 speed manual (electronic OD) | My partner's car in NB. Pinstripe blue velour interior. Lovely. | Sold it before we moved, as it had rust on the body. Not bad for NB, but bad for here. |
| 1991 | 240 DL | Gold | Automatic with OD | Bought it when we moved back to BC for my bass sax. CA car. Sucks gas like a V8. | Still own it. Has Collector plates. |
| 1995 | 850 GLE | Teal | Automatic with OD | Grey velour interior. Very low mileage. | Sold to our friend. It now lives a life of leisure in Fort St. John. |
| 1989 | 744 GLE | Gold | Automatic with OD | Sturdy. Reliable. Great car. | It is our everyday driver. Lives outside. |
Here are some pics of the current Volvos in our family.
