1989 Volvo 740 GLE from North America - Comments

In 1994 the computer was replaced. Paid $1000.00 including diagnostics.

1998 Air conditioning system totally replaced after finding multiple leaks.

1999 Positive Battery cable melted (fire hazard) replaced without incident.

Headliner hanging in 2003. Replaced with a "do it yourself kit" It looks like the original from the factory & I saved $300.00.

All other "things gone wrong" are typical of a car needing routine maintenance, such as Brakes & Tires.

Solid, dependable & comfortable car with good visibility.

Survived without a scratch in a 5 car pile-up. All other cars were heavily damaged.

Leather seats and exterior finish are still looking good.

Four studded snow tires make this car handle beautifully in the snow.

Does not leak or burn oil, has had no major engine work, and has no rust.

This is the nicest "old car" I have owned.

Hello!

I'm a fifteen year old boy from Goteborg, Sweden.

I totally agree with you. I think the Volvo 700-series is the best car series ever made. The best ones are the 780 and the 740 Turbo -90. I have been grown up with Volvo cars and I can't find any car that I love more than the 740.

I loved my 1986 740 & passed it on to my daughter. She ran it to about 270,000 km with the engine never having more than new spark plugs. Compression was as good as new at 200,000 km

I wished I could have gotten it back, but two way drive was 4000 miles. She sold it wanting 4 wheel drive & more "reliability" Funny noises were bothering her. One rebuilt starter at about 150,000 km. Body was not as solid as 1976 previous Volvo, but what car is built like a truck these days New owner was to rebuild & would be good for 1000's more miles.

The ECU (computer) was a known problem on 1989 740s. Other years don't seem to be as affected.

The battery cable meltdown problem was the subject of a recall to replace the cable and install a hard plastic cover to protect it from chafing.

Unfortunately, all of these cars suffered from drooping headliners after 8-10 years.

1991 Volvo 760 Wagon - Paid$1700 (May, 2006) with 200,000 miles., then replaced entire exhaust (1 long cherry bomb!), front struts, rear shocks, A/C compressor, timing belt and radiator. Added 17s and 55s. Painted it rally red. Now wife calls it hers. Looking for another brick.