1992 Volvo 940 Turbo review from North America

When I bought the car, it had seen a lot of "deferred" maintenance. I have since replaced most of the A/C system, spark plug wires, a set of tires, power steering rack, water pump, heater control valve, front shocks, front brakes, one motor mount, one transmission mount. I have replaced the radiator fan with a used one.

As of now, this car really rocks! It drives basically like new (with the exception of some creaky suspension bushings.) I just got done with a 500 mile trip, in very hot weather, at high elevations. Not one single problem. And it's getting about 26 mpg.

The above list does sound sort of expensive.. it totals about $2,300. But, my gestalt of this vehicle is that, properly maintained, it will go much farther. The cost of the repairs I have made over the last two years works out to about $100 per month. That's a pretty reasonable "car payment".

This is a lovely car. It drives very nicely, handles quite well and has reasonable power with the intercooled turbo. It can be driven at high speeds for long distances without fatigue of driver or machine.

It "requires" premium fuel, but I usually put in regular and it seems to run fine. The car is very comfortable, fairly quiet and has a smooth ride.

As I drive this car, I am reminded how cars were designed and built before the marketing committees took over from the stylists and engineers. This is an honest machine, makes no pretenses, and was built with obvious pride. Where can I buy a new car like that now? I find myself smiling as I drive it.