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1988 Volvo 740 Turbo Intercooler review from North America

"A luxurious, high performance bargain"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I got the car used for a great price, so I don't bother complaining about the absence of a headliner, or small blemishes on the exterior paint. Being sixteen, I feel lucky to have such a luxury vehicle with accessories that still function. I cannot, however, figure out why my service light won't go off- the car's been checked out and there are not any problems with it. Also, there is a small oil leak, but not a big deal. So far, no major complaints.

General comments?

Sitting in this car feels as though you're driving in a leather recliner. I set my seat to be in a racing style bucket position, and love it. The car handles excellently on all surfaces with the exception of fresh snow (the rear wheel drive causes me to lose the back end around corners, but hey- that's fun) Acceleration is excellent after the initial turbo lag, and I feel safe in side all that thick metal. The thing's a tank!

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Year of manufacture1988
First year of ownership2003
Most recent year of ownership2004
Engine and transmission 4 cylinder. 2.3L Automatic
Performance marks 9 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
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Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 8.3 / 10
Distance when acquired177000 miles
Most recent distance178000 miles
Date of Entry 12th January, 2004

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