Volvo 480 1.7 Turbo 3d (1989/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not bad at all.
Costs
You've got to learn not to go to Vlolvo for spares!
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On the road
Driving
Handled very well in all weathers. Best car I have ever driven.
Performance
Good on fuel and very, very reliable. It's a Renault engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problem ever with it starting. Electical gremlin. The car was built way ahead of its time.
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The wife loved it. Not your usual Volvo.
Comfort
The seats in the back are like the seats in the front. No bench-style seat.
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Security and Service
Security
Comes with own Volvo alarm.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Renault engine. Turbo never faulted.
Other
Don't have this car if you have kids or a dog. There's no room for anything. The boot's tiny.
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