1989 Volvo 740 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners really appreciate the 1989 Volvo 740 for its reliability and strong build, often mentioning it as a long-lasting vehicle that can handle high mileage. Many drivers enjoy the comfortable interior and its fun driving experience, especially with a manual transmission. However, some owners note its lack of speed and power, mentioning that it can feel sluggish compared to modern cars. Additionally, some had minor issues related to maintenance, like worn interior features and engine quirks, but overall, it's considered a good value for the price."
Manual Transmission, with a button 5th gear. 4 banger engine that runs like a V8. Gets about 30 mpg. Exterior looks great, interior needs some work. Fun to drive. No discernible squeaks to be heard. No rattles. Only problem I've had is the heater broke, which takes about 5 mins. to fix.
December 6, 2008This car is my first car and was given to me by my Dad who bought it new in 1989. I love the car and I glad to be the only kid at my school who has one. It has almost 240,000 miles on it and is still going! Performance wise however, this car is just not very fast. It admits only 114 hp and has slow acceleration. The torque ranges at around 136 lb/ft at 3600 rpm and is the only performance spec I am semi-content with. If you want a faster 740, go with the 740 turbo. This car is built like a tank, no question. It has only needed few repairs for normal things like new brakes. 240000 miles shows this car just won't die. I don't care what others think, I love the styling of this car. Sure, its a brick, but its boxy styling is so simple yet original. This car has alright gas mileage with 21 street, 27 highway. It doesn't really require much maintenance at all, just oil changes. Is the car fun? Well to drive fast, not really. To cruise with the windows down, definitely.
November 12, 2009I loved this car! It was my first, and if it hadn't died, I would still be driving it. Volvo Station Wagons are awesome!
November 8, 2007What owners say
Manual Transmission, with a button 5th gear. 4 banger engine that runs like a V8. Gets about 30 mpg. Exterior looks great, interior needs some work. Fun to drive. No discernible squeaks to be heard. No rattles. Only problem I've had is the heater broke, which takes about 5 mins. to fix.
December 6, 2008This car is my first car and was given to me by my Dad who bought it new in 1989. I love the car and I glad to be the only kid at my school who has one. It has almost 240,000 miles on it and is still going! Performance wise however, this car is just not very fast. It admits only 114 hp and has slow acceleration. The torque ranges at around 136 lb/ft at 3600 rpm and is the only performance spec I am semi-content with. If you want a faster 740, go with the 740 turbo. This car is built like a tank, no question. It has only needed few repairs for normal things like new brakes. 240000 miles shows this car just won't die. I don't care what others think, I love the styling of this car. Sure, its a brick, but its boxy styling is so simple yet original. This car has alright gas mileage with 21 street, 27 highway. It doesn't really require much maintenance at all, just oil changes. Is the car fun? Well to drive fast, not really. To cruise with the windows down, definitely.
November 12, 2009I loved this car! It was my first, and if it hadn't died, I would still be driving it. Volvo Station Wagons are awesome!
November 8, 2007I wish it had more power. But, at 300,000 miles, it has been a good car, and I can't complain. It is easy to work on, and doesn't cost an arm and a a leg to replace the parts that do break. It is fun to drive, because of being rear wheel drive.
July 31, 2010When i got the car, I had to replace the radiator but was fine when fixed. It had a noisy petrol pump which was eventually fixed. This car was very easy to drive as it was automatic, although a manual might have been more fun.
January 14, 2013nice leather interior. 4 cylinder 5 spd made it a blast to drive with good mpg four door to haul your friends with a good sized trunk loved it to death, hated getting rid of it
June 19, 2008well its really old, but no rust. manual moonroof, heated leather seats, automaitc windows. rear-wheel drive. my tires suck atm. the roof doesnt have fabric on the interior so it looks really creepy. also, the padding can come off real easy and it gets in your eyes. its a bit of a gas hog so I try not to drive that often. overall for $1700 its great though.
November 25, 2007The best looking 740 ever released in my opinion, I always got complimented on how shiny it was. The b230f motor was tough, would've been nice with a turbo because it was a small engine for a (almost) 2 tonne car. It developed an annoying shake/vibration prior to selling it, it was very irritating.
July 25, 2010this car is a very strong long-lasting car, i would recommend this car to any person that is looking for a old reliable car
June 30, 2008
