1988 Volvo 740 GLE review from North America
"A true luxury car, but with some electrical quirks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headliner became unglued after so many years.
Heater core blew at 225,000 kilometers (a very expensive and time-consuming repair).
Trunk lift struts at 220,000 kilometers.
Door locks stopped working at 240,000 kilometers.
Rear power windows and power moon roof worked intermittently.
Trunk floor leaked slightly on one side.
Countless headlights and taillights (poorly sealed).
General comments?
I feel sorry for this car, because it was so old when I purchased it and clearly neglected. There were a number of maintenance issues to be addressed before I purchased it.
Excellent brakes, handling, and visibility.
Loads of interior room and storage. Very comfortable seats, perfect for long trips.
I would still own this car now had several issues not popped up at the same time; the cost was becoming prohibitive as it turned 17. Too bad the last owner treated it so poorly! Still a testament to Volvo quality, as surely any other car would have died years before.
I won't hesitate to buy another Volvo, though definitely from another dealer (poor parts and service experiences).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L non-turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 280000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 1992 Plymouth Sundance |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2006 |