740 or 240?

I've owned both for years, there's really not much difference from a maintenance/reliability standpoint. Some things are easier to fix on a 740 while others are easier on a 240. The 740 will generally have more bells & whistles so more to go wrong, but they're both good cars and should last a long time with decent care. Generally one can find a 740 quite a bit cheaper than a 240 in comparable condition, and you can get a relatively late model

700 series with a turbo so that's another consideration.

About the same for quality. I've owned both and like the looks and interior of the 740 more.

Thanks guys, I appreciate it :)

All things being equal, a 240 Turbo feels better in the twisties, because it is lighter.

A 740 Turbo is superior as a highway driver due to its greater weight.

A coin toss (I own both)

740 is actually slightly lighter weight than a 240, 760 is a bit heavier, but both are within 100 lbs.

Not according to the spec manual that came with each car.

Adding another to the pot - I've had 240, 740 and 940 - the 940 was by far the best, the 740 the worst. We'd still have our 940 if it hadn't been trashed by someone crashing into it while parked.

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There isn't much difference between a 740 and a 940, what there is is only cosmetic.