1988 Volvo 740 Turbo intercooler review from North America
"Roaring viking"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Some Electric problems.
ABS sensor fault.
Headliner quality is very poor.
General turbo verification, engine cleaning, water pump replacement.
General comments?
I still had to give good grades regarding overall reliability marks because of the longevity the car has now shown.
Still no rust, 15 years and 400,000Km driven on snow..
Some find it very hard to drive in the winter because it's a rear wheel drive, but when you get used to it, the car will provide enough cornering stability.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 97354 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 417621 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2003 |