1989 Volvo 740 GL review from North America
"I love this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump needed to be replaced when first bought.
New Rear axle exhaust pipe.
New resonator (also known as first muffler).
New custom done headliner.
New hood (people dented up the old one).
General comments?
Very, very reliable and rugged car. I've gone into a ditch at 50km/h backwards, and once I was towed out, started up right away, no damage except a little rocker panel dent. Made it out where 4-wheel drive vehicles mainly go.
Fully loaded tank. Power everything except sunroof.
Love this car, big and roomy and not too hard on gas.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L B230F Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 352000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 363000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2006 |