1986 Volvo 740 GLE review from North America
"Great Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing Belt 145,000.
Starter 145,000.
Starter 157,000.
Tie Rod Ends 145,000.
A/C Compressor 126,000.
General comments?
In the past 15 Months I've Put 37,000
Miles on this car And Put only $2,000.00 In Repairs.
Not Bad Since guidelines state only drive an average of 15,000 per year.
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![]() ![]() | 1985 - 740 GLE 2.3 Liter 4 Cylinder, normally aspirated Worth it, if you can afford to maintain it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 126000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 163000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 22nd October, 2002 |



