1971 Volvo 164 review from North America
"A rewarding-to-own luxury sleeper"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Overdrive unit required a rebuild due to crispy (old) seals, because the car was sitting for a long time.
Brake hydraulic system required an overhaul due to crispy (old) seals, because car was sitting for a long time.
General comments?
What a marvelous Swedish barge! It's fast, it's quick, it's smooth... it's the Special Agent 007 of the motorway. Regal in appearance, stout in construction, and the 4-speed transmission with electric overdrive is a high pleasure to shift. Heater is equal to Swedish winters; unfortunately air conditioning is kinda equal to Swedish summers... there are ways of making it work better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 six cylinder gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33616 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40890 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Valiant Custom 200 |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2001 |