1970 Volvo 140 144 S review from North America
"Slow, uneconomical, but lovable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburators needed to be rebuilt.
Engine needed to be rebuilt.
Drive shaft support had to be replaced.
Transmission is making lots of noise.
Hood hinge supports bent.
General comments?
The car rides well.
It is underpowered, but cruises well at highway speed.
The car handles reasonably well, and has a modestly sporty feel.
Visibility is excellent.
Gas mileage is poor, around 15 mpg.
It's easy to work on. Parts are available, but expensive.
Paint and interior have held up very well.
It's been decent transportation. I want to sell it, but find it's worth almost nothing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1970 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | B20 B Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 2002 |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2004 |