1988 Volvo 740 Turbo Intercooler review from North America
"One of the best Volvo model"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear Brakes.
Headliner starting to drop off.
Starter Motor.
ABS sensor fault.
Power Windows.
Water Pump.
General comments?
The engine is very good and reliable.
In a 4 year span, since I own the car, it is simply the cheapest, most fun and my favorite car ever owned. I really feel like treating the car right and refuse to change it.
I'm not a performance freak, however I really like the rear wheel drive + turbo feeling and whenever driving another type of car I totally have no fun.
I would suggest this car to anybody willing to reapir a bit by themselves or if you have a decent Volvo specialist shop in your area. These cars often have some small glitches that can be easily repaired by yourself. But taking it to the dealer or an unexperienced mechanical can end up being very expensive.
The car is winter driven in Canada, always filled with nothing less than 91 octane fuel, change oil every 5,000 km. The car is a tank.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 252000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 375000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 31st October, 2004 |