1987 Volvo 740 GLE review from North America
"The best ever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C changeover.
Cat converter.
Otherwise very little.
General comments?
The greatest car I ever had, period!
I am writing this because I feel guilty putting the car to the graveyard.
I have made the decision to hand it in for $4500 towards a 5 year lease on a Corolla for $99 a month under the cars for clunkers act.
I will miss this incredible machine. Nothing stopped it over the years.
I once lost control on ice going downhill and hit a tree head on at 40mph. My friend said when I told him the story. "well goodbye Volvo". He was amazed when I said, "no, just lost the bumper". They will never make a car like this, with its rugged body and truck engine.
Goodbye old friend, I will never forget how you performed for me over a 22 year period!
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| This is a safe heavy car with strong value |
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| The most functional car you will ever own |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156200 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2009 |