1994 Volvo 940 review from North America
"One tough, solid, reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upon purchase (albeit from a shady seller) minor things needed repair: door contract switch and driver heated side mirror didn't work (both easy fixes)
Stock radio/cassette is poor (replaced) and power antennae didn't extend (common problem)
Rear defrosted is s-l-o-w to do the job.
General comments?
This is the best car I have ever owned (previous cars have included Subaru, Honda and Toyota).
It offers a smooth ride, is rock solid, has a high profile on the road, and is OK on gas mileage (averages around 23 mpg).
Do the regular servicing (NOT at a high cost dealership) and the car will run for a long time. Make sure to clean the flame trap every 36k to avoid engine seal blowouts.
Air conditioning is mediocre, but I live in the northwest so it's not as vital as other hotter parts of the country and the cold weather package is terrific - I love the heated side mirrors and heated seats!
Cup holders in center arm rest are flimsy and awkwardly placed.
After-market parts are bountiful on-line and it's essentially the same as a 240 so mechanics know how to deal with them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150300 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2007 |