1990 Volvo 740 review from North America
"Great people and gear mover with sports car engineering!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioning doesn't work. I bought the car advertised with air conditioning, but I bought it in the winter and couldn't test it.
The engine/transmission leaks some oil.
Gas mileage is not as good as I would like at approximately 15 miles per gallon.
General comments?
I love the turbo and the handling of the vehicle. My mileage would probably improve if I stayed out of turbo boost, but it's tough when all of your previous vehicles were putt putts.
Comfortable leather seats and heated.
The sunroof works fine with no leaks.
I appreciate the level of engineering of Volvo.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | B23 turbo Intercooler Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 242 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2002 |