1988 Volvo 740 GLE review from North America
"One of the best cars ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sunroof motor failed at 235,000.
Dash cracks (notoriously bad with 740's).
Fuel pump rusted out at 260,000.
Minor surface rust (very, very little for its age).
Worn leather seats.
General comments?
There really isn't much to complain about for the Volvo 740's... these highly dependable and incredibly safe cars are made to last a lifetime. My dealer services more than a few 740's with 500K+!! These cars are like the gift that keeps on giving... great on gas, only fractional maintenance, and unwavering dependability truly do make the Volvo 740 GLE one of the best cars ever made to date by any manufacturer. You won't ever be disappointed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | non-turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 261544 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2006 |