1997 Volvo 960 Wagon review from North America
"Solid car, amazing flexibility, classic stodgy style, how long am I going to own this thing?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
AC Compressor and Condenser.
Sun Roof Leak.
Dash Lights Flicker.
Radiator Replacement.
Seats are wearing - not in garage.
Brakes wear quick and do not inspire confidence.
Dealership has difficulty fixing many things. Find I have to live with a bunch of issues. I bought service manuals and am fixing them, myself, now.
General comments?
Picked it up at the factory in Göteborg. Great experience.
Car is solid. Just keeps going and going. Great capacity and flexibility. Can put a twin mattress and box springs in the back and close the tailgate. People in, people out, things in/out, seats up/down. Amazing Swedish engineering and flexibility, all in a matter of minutes. I can't find a car on the market that can do all of this today.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 inline 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2006 |