Volvo 740 Estate 2.3 GLE 5d (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bit thirsty unless long distance.
Costs
Parts easy and cheap to buy.
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On the road
Driving
Not much fun, but very comfortable. Large steering lock means you can turn in surprisingly small spaces.
Performance
Doesn't like to be reved as is a lazy engine, but motorway flexibilty is superb.
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Living with it
Reliability
Come on it's a Volvo!
Image
Old man image, but looks expensive and classy.
Comfort
Heated leather seats superb for crusing, but hold on during negotiating roundabouts.
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Security and Service
Security
Poor, but nobody wants to steal it.
Service
No contact with them as it never goes wrong, even after 150,000 miles!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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