1988 Volvo 740 GLE review from North America
"One of the best cars ever built!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The things that have gone wrong are:
Muffler pipe from manifold cracked
Headliner droopy, was ripped out
Interior light bulbs - several went
power window (passenger side - front)
breaks squeal, typical Volvo problem
overdrive relay faulty
thermostat broke, causing no heat
a/c fan motor bearing gone.
General comments?
Nice reliable car overall.
Decent pickup and performance for a 4.
Very good body, hardly any rust at 16!
Motor and transmission very solid.
The only bad points are: muffler, breaks, electrical system and interior trim.
This car is the most reliable that I have ever owned.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2004 |