1991 Volvo 780 Coupe review from North America
"Bulletproof durability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator bushing at 156,000.
Brake pads at 170,000.
Ignition ballast at 198,000.
Transmission center mount 210,000 (found at 210K service).
Fuel pump at 212,000.
Plastic heater valve blew at 219,000.
Normal routine maintenance plugs, wires, wire clips, oil changes, tires,...etc.
General comments?
Great handling and riding and quite peppy for a 2.3L four. Not so great gas mileage, 18 town, 22 highway.
Interior is roomy, luxurious and comfortable for four.
The Blue Pearl exterior paint is original and still looks brand-new.
Rock solid reliability. The best car I've owned, and I've owned a Lexus LS400, Cadillac ETC and have owned Honda, Toyota, Nissan and other Volvos.
The turbo in the car is the original as are the Nivomat rear shocks. The dealer was amazed that these were still in good condition when they inspected it at its 210K servicing. I use nothing other than Mobil 1 Extended 5-30 on a 1yr/12,000 mile change interval.
I love driving this car, and intend to own it until either it is totaled or I am...
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| One great Volvo, and very overlooked in the used market in my opinion |
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| Safe, luxurious, exclusive and good mpg |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | B230FT+ Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 153234 miles |
| Most recent distance | 224706 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2009 |