1987 Volvo 360 GLE review from UK and Ireland
"Good reliable car with oodles of comfort"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Erratic Idling of Engine.
General comments?
I have recently purchased a 1987 1986cc Volvo 360 GLE. I am impressed. It’s my first Volvo and I did expect it to be sluggish, heavy and thirsty.
On the contrary, this 360 is rather nippy, economical and robust. I do have a slight problem with the engine idling erratically however that’s getting put right.
The real bonus with this car is the mileage; less than 30,000 original miles and I have the garage bills and MOT’s to prove it. The interior is immaculate, body work is very good apart from one repair.
This is a really good car and considering I paid next to no money for it, it’s a great car.
I don’t think the car was ever driven above 50mph, the previous owners were both elderly, and so I’m going to give the 360 a good run-out. We’ll see how it does.
My previous cars have been diesels; Fords and Vauxhalls with few problems, so it’s nice to have a bit of a project to get stuck into.
Anyone who is thinking of purchasing a reliable, safe, fairly economical vehicle could do worse than to buy a Volvo 360.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2006 |