1991 Volvo 740 Turbo review from North America
"Great first car, reliable, safe, turbo is a must have, that's about it my good friends"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The battery died in a parking lot while I was listening to the radio when the car wasn't running. This happened shortly after I bought the car and nothing like that has happened since.
Mechanically it has been sound as far as I've owned it.
Interior is good, with noticeable wear from the previous owner.
General comments?
The turbo makes its performance manageable, and I can't imagine its performance without it. I would find it painful.
Great turning radius, easy to park.
Parts tend to be expensive, be sure to find a fairly honest mechanic, good luck.
Ebay is good for parts, too.
It seems to be a "wholesome" and "down to earth" car to own, but the ladies really don't dig it, they want some dude in a big truck or sleek BMW, Volvo has the soccer mom image and its too safe.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Litre 4 cylinder turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 174000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2004 |