244GL For Sale, $2000. 2 owner car. Pictures inside. Great Condition.

[mr camouflage]

Hi Volvo Fans.  Found the link to the site in the Quokka. Smart thinking whoever did that. Searching google didn't get me here.

Anyway, my other-half's Dad is selling his 1981 244 GL, as they just got a 2003 Toyota this week.

He's the second owner from new. Bought it in the 80's and since then its always been garaged and covered with a car cover when not in use. Paint looks new. Doesn't look like a 17 year old car. Seldom driven for the last 5 years, just once a month to keep everything in working order, as it was their second car (their daily car was an older Camry).

Recently (well a year or two ago) I replaced the brake booster for them as the old one wasn't holding a vacuum anymore.

I believe its an Auto.  I'll post some more details and some photos after the weekend, as I'll be up at their house on the weekend.

He was offered $2500 for it about 6 months ago, is that about right?

I don't know much about Volvos, old Datsuns are my obsession.

Edit: Car is now in the quokka for $2000.

[mr camouflage]

Some more info:

1981 Volvo 244 GL  Automatic. Registered to April 2009.

Has new Michelin tyres, new alternator, replaced brake booster in 2006 or 7.

Great condition inside and out. Original beige paint. Always garaged. 2nd owner from 1985.

Will add pictures tonight.

[Johnno]

could be worth a couple of thousand..depends

but a useful guide for all vehicles is here - redbook.com.au

and for this model
'81 - 244 GL

[mr camouflage]

Thanks. I'd already seen the redbook value and thought it was a bit low 

Open to offers , send me a message if interested.

Here's the pictures.

[Johnno]

Nice tidy looking 244, could try for $3,000 or so; though it can be a bit difficult to get a fair price as not everyone appreciates the Volvo brand, nor knows of its performance, durability and long life.

I'd be interested myself except I already have an '81 244 auto, got it 8 years ago from the 3rd owner for $2600 - it had been garaged most of it's life, but not all; paint now has very little clear left, but I keep it waxed and clean; couple of small dings (not me), and a spot of rust at top of rear screen. Been reliable as anything; added 120,000 kms over 6 years with under $3000 spent in repairs, now has 250,000+ on it (unfortunately it has been outside for the past 2 years).

I'm looking to sell my 740 and get preferably a 960 wagon (I prefer RWD), or an 850 wagon as my main drive, but will keep the 244 as backup cause it's so damn reliable.

[mr camouflage]

Car is now in the quokka for $2000.

[mr camouflage]

Car is now sold.