1989 Volvo 740 GLE-GL review from North America
"Looks darn nice, hey it's a Volvo, not some lemon!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front turn signal relay switches went bad.
Windshield washer pump regulator valves failed.
Driver window motor won't go up all the way.
Driver's heated seat will not heat my bum.
General comments?
The car has the spirit of a race car, but its size limits the potential.
Its size is an added safety consideration, but rear wheel drive does poorly in the snow.
Handles well on dry pavement, limited turn rocking.
Extremely long life, reliable to a point if you can afford the regular costs of maintenance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 litre petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee Limited |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2001 |