1997 Volvo 960 review from North America
"A very nice luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sunvisors won't stay up.
Leather seats wear excessively.
Rear main seal oil leak.
Head gasket blown at 125000 miles.
Air pump brackets broke.
General comments?
This is a very nice car that competes with the upper end luxury cars in price and features. It is the last of the rear wheel drives. Excellent turning radius. It has a great sound system. It is not as reliable as my older Volvo 740. It is a great car for trips and very comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 inline 6 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2004 |