1990 Volvo 760 Reviews - Page 2 of 4

It has all the normal problems that seem to come with an older car.

The worst problem was when the ignition cylinder locked up, I replaced the entire steering column.

This car is a grocery getter that has more power than people assume.

It has only left me stranded once, see above.

This is a pretty utilitarian vehicle.

If you can get a decent one for a low price you will not regret it.

Blew radiator hose on the way back from Atlanta.

Had a problem with the exhaust, car would stall on freeway... wait 30 seconds and car would start up again and run for a good while.

A/C didn't work.

I bought this car for $2400 I do believe.

The car was a dream: comfort, power, storage, handling, accessories... swedish limousine.

I purchased the car from a retired man, and about 3 weeks after I noticed the car had a bad problem. The engine light would come on and the engine would lose about 80% of its power as if it was going to stall.

I did not have any money to put into this car at the time.

The problem eventually turned into full stalls at random times, like on the freeway to work, coming back from a vacation. it would start right back up after about 30 seconds though.

Then, sadly one day, I was picking a friend up from the airport in Atlanta, and on the way back we were chatting up a storm and I notice my thermometer is maxed out! I pulled over and smoke came flying out of the hood, the car crept to a halt, and that was the end.

I miss the car a lot!

Changed rear taillight assembly when purchased.

Changed hazard switch when purchased.

This car has excellent pickup speed and handles like a dream.

I purchased this 760 GLE work of engineering excellence right during the time in its life when it needed someone caring like me the most.

The power antenna and stereo cassette had died.

The small console lights were just about all burned out.

The front seat heaters didn't heat and both front seat recliner cables had failed.

The only interior wear was in the front seats though, and the body didn't show a speck of rust throughout.

The paint on the hood and roof had oxidized, but was fine everywhere else.

After conducting a standard tune-up on the engine it ran far beyond my expectations in quality performance, and the transmission was strong. The engine didn't leak any oil and the transmission only a residue's worth.

The only annoying thing I experienced from the engine was the tapping of valves when I would first start it up in the morning.

Gas mileage suffers heavily averaging between 15-18mpg.

The car performed surprisingly well for its size and weight.

When used for passing, the engine would down-shift and jump into the 5,000 rpm range without hesitation, hold for a few seconds while a high pitched whistling sound occurred (maybe from the electric blower singing under the air intake box), then slingshot you ahead with enough force to bark the rear tires and snap your head back and suck your whole body into the left side of your seat.

Top speed far exceeds 120mph. For example, it didn't shift into overdrive until the speedometer reached between 110-115 mph. When it shifted the rpm's were around 4,800. I didn't want to break the needle after it jumped to 120mph so I backed off, but you can figure (with the rpm's to spare) it could probably do around 30 mph more.

With the new overhaul in progress, this car should easily last another 10 years before retiring in my car museum.