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740's are good solid cars and are pretty comfortable considering their rather simple suspension system. They are also tough and in the UK at least, don't seem to rust very much. My '87 740 non turbo automatic is still in very good condition despite not being garaged, but it is polished about six times a year. Despite not being turbocharged, I personally have no problem with the available power. Also I think that a non turbo car is less likely to have been thrashed than it's turbo'd brother, which probably means longer engine/driveline lifetime available to a used Volvo buyer. The hard plastics inside the car are very brittle and tend to fracture/shatter easily but are quite simply repaired with suitable super glue. The electrics are awful. Check for rotting wire-coverings on and around the engine, because these wires all seem to depend on one another to allow correct running and if one is faulty, the whole engine just stops with no clue to you where to look. Light bulb plastic housings, such as on the running and side lights, tend to harden and crack and bulbs no longer function in their loose sockets. Speedometers are electronic and tend to give trouble. Trunkseals and doorseals can leak and cause wet carpets. Make sure the oil is clean in the engine and auto trans and check for accident damage. Then if you buy, join a road rescue service, firstly because those pesky wires may catch you out and secondly, the car is getting a bit old anyway, so things will go wrong! Best of luck>
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