1987 Volvo 740 Turbo Intercooler review from North America
"It's a good car, and without all of the mechanical problems, it'd be the perfect car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coolant leaks.
Electrical wires corroded, repaired.
Minor Oil leak, poured some anti-leak fluid into the engine, much better.
Transmission is starting to wearing out. Flushed it to keep it going a bit longer.
It had a really bad vacuum leak, fixed it, and the car gets better gas mileage.
General comments?
The car doesn't have much get-up-and-go. But when the Turbo kicks in, it's really fast.
Turns corners on a dime.
Breaks are a bit squeaky.
Stops on a dime.
As far as acceleration goes, best car I've had.
When I order parts to get it fixed, it takes a long time, and it's really expensive because I am in the U.S.
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| This is a safe heavy car with strong value |
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| The most functional car you will ever own |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 182000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2005 |