Volvo 440 1.7 Base 5d (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought as a six-month old ex-demo in July 1990 at a reasonable discount.
Costs
I do most of my own servicing etc. Some parts can be expensive to replace.
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On the road
Driving
No power steering, so I have developed large arm muscles. Gear change also requires a lot of effort.
Performance
Sluggish.
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Living with it
Reliability
On the whole still reliable after 11 years. Problems with the clutch cable and accelerator cables breaking.
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Security and Service
Security
Even if left unlocked there does not seem to be a demand for this!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Clutch and accelerator cables have broken.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes