1985 Volvo 740 review from North America
"The best car I have ever owned!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alignment (when we bought her).
A hose to the heater.
Brakes at 220,000.
Drivers seat leather cracked.
Interior light shorted.
I think she's going to need a ball joint for inspection.
The blower for the heater has made the most horrible noise forever now, but it is still going strong.
General comments?
The car is great on gas. Super reliable! Very low maintenance, with only oil changes so far. And very safe; she turns sharper than any other car I have ever driven, and handles great.
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| Over 300k miles and it won't die! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 199000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 240000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2008 |