1997 Volvo 740 GLE review from North America
"An excellent quality and safe family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator brushes replaced.
Motor mounts, front seals and water pump replaced at 200,000 miles.
Headliner is sagging (stapled back up) and dash board is cracked, which is very common with this model.
General comments?
The car still runs very well. It burns about 1/2 quart of oil every 5000 miles and still gets about 26 MPG on average.
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| Will far outlast most cars built at the same time |
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| It's a solid, safe, comfy tank and a great SUV alternative |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L B230F Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 219000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Skyhawk |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2003 |