1989 Volvo 740 GL review from North America
"Volvo is the best - mid class BMW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air heater leaks water.
Water shutoff switch fell apart.
Clear coat peels off of the hood.
Fuel indicator works intermittently, as well as mileage count, so it is not 160K, but close to 200K I suppose.
General comments?
Awesome car for $1500.
I drove it all across America: Texas to California and back, Texas to Seattle and Seattle to Florida. No problems whatsoever.
Engine overheated in California mountain pass, but still worked well with air heater on.
Steering wheel a bit stiff and tends to turn right.
Too little engine, but very durable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2005 |