Up for sale is my rare 5-speed 1987 Volvo 240 DL, which has only been owned by my father and myself. This is the same car that brought me home from the hospital over 29 years ago, so there’s definitely some sentimental value here to say the least! I’m selling my baby because I’m saving for a house a...

Thanks for your input. What could/should I do if I wanted to get more money for the car?

I’m seriously considering selling my 5-speed 1987 Volvo 240 DL, which has only been owned by my father and myself. This is the same car that brought me home from the hospital over 29 years ago, so there’s definitely some sentimental value here! I would like to sell it because I use another car as my...

IMG_0496[1].jpg ("Apollo13" after completing a 500 mile trip on its newer motor) Hello all! Sorry for my lack of response and my delayed response to the most recent post. I'm pleased to report that my 240 is back on the road and better than ever! I was fortunate enough to find a mechanic ...

Good call. Going that route is probably the path of least resistance.

Thanks all for providing a voice of reason.

Good point. I definitely heard more of a hammering sound when my 240 started losing power. Unfortunately I don't know exactly what's wrong with the engine since no one has actually taken a look inside it. My Volvo mechanic said he could diagnose the problem but that would set me back $400-$600. Woul...

Thanks for the suggestion. Not sure how much someone would be willing to pay for it but it couldn't hurt to get some feelers. Any recommendations on where to look for a used engine?

So here’s my story: Back at the end of April my Volvo’s engine threw a rod after 289,000 miles, so obviously I can no longer drive the vehicle. As you can see from the pictures, it’s an absolutely beautiful car but it won’t move an inch. Chances are, I’ve got a loose rod or piston in the engine but ...