1991 Volvo 440 GLEi review from UK and Ireland
"A quality, RS eating beast!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far, the only problem I have had with the car was a tiny oil leak which required a new sump washer, which stung me for 11p!
General comments?
For a Volvo, this is a nippy and quite good looking car. As I am only 20 years old, I wanted a quick, insurance friendly car - and here I am. I am a boy racer, and I do get a few laughs and pointing fingers, but when I had my spoiler, alloys and 1250 watt stereo fitted, people stopped. Then, when I left an RS Turbo at the lights the other day, people started to get jealous!
For speed, the car goes. The only thing I heve problems with is keeping the needle at 30mph!
The comfort of the car is also second to none. The lumber control, the heated Recaro style seats and the blue/grey interior is really sweet. It goes well with the metallic blue grey paintwork.
All in all, it is a well equipped little "street Sleeper". For 500 squids, I`m not complaining!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7i Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115979 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118027 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2001 |