1979 Volvo 264 GLE review from Australia and New Zealand
"Super sedan of its day"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump failure.
Water pump failure.
Rear electric window failure.
Windscreen wiper delay control unit failure.
Continuous coolant loss from engine.
Power steering hydraulics.
Alternator failure.
General comments?
Very stable handling despite body roll.
Exceptional stability under heavy braking.
Solid, quality construction.
Bosch mechanical fuel injection almost faultless.
Very sweet V6 with good power V economy balance.
Rust resistant.
Head restraints for 4 occupants.
Indestructible stainless steel rear view mirrors.
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| Noisy, but nice |
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| A good specimen is hard to find |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 fuel injected V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 270000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 310000 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJ6 |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2008 |