My family had a 1988 240 GL wagon a while back. Fantastic car, I loved it deeply. Comfortable as heck, solid, great ergonomics, and no one could believe the size of the furniture you could fit in the back. Some joker rammed us at 45 mph while we were waiting to turn, and that's when we learned their crash performance really was as good as their reputation would suggest.

Brickboard.com is a great Volvo resource for those who currently have one.

I still keep my eye on the 1993 Classic Editions that go up for sale on fleabay. Someday, I'll own one of those, mark my words.

I learned to drive on F.W.D., and the Volvo was my first R.W.D.. After which, I knew I would never go back to F.W.D.. More stable and less complexity. Thus, will never own something new, as most are F.W.D. including Mercedes I.I.R.C..

I have the B230f, so 114H.P. of furry! Being in the lighter 200 series, not a lot of fancy ding fobs to tow around. I think I have surprised folks how fast that sucker can get up and go. Normally drive like grandpa, but was seeing if possible to beat the next light as uncoordinated. Basically the thought was if takes the same fuel to idle at the light as romping, why not romp? However, checked the figures and not the case. So now I sit at the pointless light and be a good driver. Speaking of which, get in the mid 20's with the modifications, so must be doing something right.

Don't need snow tires for a Volkswagen Type 3 according to those that have driven in the snow with them. But, it is because of that superb handling of the Volvo I learned by trial and a couple "errors" how to drive R.W.D.. The Mercedes 300TD-T does well for a S.L.S. wagen! I was doing VERY well in my class at a driving safety course. I could get her to loose grip just right and was fun!

Wish I was closer! Mine make a good beater in that the paint and body work isn't perfect. It was a Midwesterner, so does have some surface around the rear bumper and along the hatch, but can't find anything structural.

Interesting! Odd format, but does look active and useful. Even has a Classifieds section.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.