Volvo 440 1.8 GL 5d Auto (1992/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good spec for the price when I bought new in '92.
Costs
Can DIY service to keep down costs.
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On the road
Driving
Not exciting, but a very good long distance cruiser.
Performance
Very torquey low down. No advantage using high revs.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good. Have clocked 140 thousand with few problems.
Image
Dull image did bother me at first, but it's now 10 years old!
Comfort
Seats on the GL remain comfortable on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Fit a decent alarm.
Service
The local Volvo dealership has been good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems. 140k and still performing as new.
Other
Steering pump at 100k miles. Minor injection fault at 10k miles.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes