Volvo 480 1.7 ES 3d (1987/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost more to fix than to buy.
Costs
Truly horrific chain of failures cost a bomb.
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On the road
Driving
More fun than you'd think.
Performance
Underpowered. Exhaust smokes like a good 'un.
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Living with it
Reliability
The worst I have ever had. Worse than my Student Yugo.
Image
I like the oddity.
Comfort
Very nice in the front. Awful in the rear.
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Security and Service
Security
Fair.
Service
I was soundly ripped off by frankly corrupt main dealer Page.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Coolant, gaskets, alternator failure, starter motor, the list goes on and on.
Other
It is truly the worst built car I have ever had the misfortune to own.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No