1986 Volvo 740 GLE review from North America
"Solid, dependable car that may last forever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rebuilt the overdrive after ~ 300000 km.
Problems with starting (excessive cranking) still unresolved.
Clunking sound in the front end (since new) which is worse in cold weather.
General comments?
Still running original engine, transmission and clutch. Engine burns no oil and may outlast the body, although the body has minimal rust.
This is not a very exciting car, but has served us well since new and still runs and looks great.
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| Haul your family in safety and have fun doing it |
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| Built solidly, drives well, will run forever |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 325000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2001 |