1992 Volvo 740 Review
Fuel Economy
18 - 20 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
17 years and still running
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Volvo 740 4 Dr STD Wagon
Review
Bought the car new in 92 in Germany. My wife was pregnant with our daughter. She is now driving it. We've been stationed in Germany, Miami, Biloxi, Lubbock, Charleston, the Azores and back to Charleston with this car. It runs like a champ. The only problems have been cooling system related and a new computer. Too bad they don't make them like this any more.
Favorite Features
Tough and reliable. The body style is never dated.
Suggested Improvements
Don't use plastic in your radiators.
272K
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Volvo 740 4 Dr STD Turbo Wagon
Review
Bought this car used in 1998 with 163K on it. I drive it daily and it now has 272K on it. It does eat brakes but I drive it hard. Solved most of the brake problems by installing cross drilled ventilated racing brake rotors and matching racing pads. The front struts blew recently out, and I had to rebuild most of the front end. It now drives like you are on rails! I use Mobil 1 Synthetic oil only with a Mann filter change every 5,000 miles. The engine still runs strong and has never been opened for any major repairs. The way the interior is designed you can put just about anything inside or on top. A comfortable, reliable work horse. They really don't make them like this anymore!
Favorite Features
Rock solid engine that still puts out lots of power with 272K original miles on it. Large capacity & flexible interior. Comfortable to drive. A true road cruiser.
Suggested Improvements
Bigger brakes. Build the entire car out of stainless steel. Or maybe titanium.
the best
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Volvo 740 4 Dr STD Wagon
Review
i am on the road 5 to 6 days per week and have had these predictable vehicles since the early 80's. what i am sure of from exposure, is that if i ever get into an acident, i will walk away and live to talk about it. these cars are very predictable and reliable, and no they are NOT expensive to maintain or repair. but please do yourself a huge favor and search out a repair facility/dealer who does know these cars and or LIKES to work on them. i have found this to the best advice i have ever been given in my many years behind the wheel. don,t ever be apprehensive about these cars, just find the one you like get your best price and drive it! you'll never where it out, this is my 2nd HIGH mileage volvo
Favorite Features
sun roof and high power factory stereo
Suggested Improvements
better seat heaters
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Great old Box
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Volvo 740 4 Dr STD Turbo Wagon
Review
My 740 Turbo has 197,000+ plus miles on it but is still a great machine. Great acceleration. This thing leaves newer and sportier looking cars in the dust. It did 0-60 in 7.8 according to road tests of the day. Not bad. The handling is also nice. Quick to respond, great turning radius, and overall fun to drive. A little too much body lean perhaps but still good. Very comfy car on long trips and you can fit a ton of stuff in the back. Fuel economy and noise are concerns.
Favorite Features
Power. The turbo engine is great. Handling is also good. The cargo space is excellent. The automatic is one of the better autoboxes I have used. IT has also been by and large a very reliable machine. Only once in 197,000 miles did it breakdown and that was a free fix (loose coil).
Suggested Improvements
It could stand to be a little quieter, and the fuel economy isn't great for a car with a 4 cylinder engine. I get about 22 mpg. The brakes aren't up to modern standards.
745 Turbo used review
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1992 Volvo 740 4 Dr STD Turbo Wagon
Review
First 740 for me. Very nice. A great formula... wagaon, comfortable, fast.
Favorite Features
Wagon that fits a 4x8 sheet of wood, and seven passengers if needed (3rd seat).
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders... they came in 1994, so upgrades are possible.
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