1994 Volvo 960 review from North America
"Temperemental sports sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Perennial brake rotor vibration and replacement.
Cruise control went out at 100K.
Entire new valve job at 120,000, but I think it was the dealer's fault due to faulty timing belt installation.
Radiator thermostat out at 112K.
Minor light/electrical bugaboos.
Sunroof jammed recently.
Then $600 to fix the ignition (car thought it was in park).
General comments?
Despite all the above I really like this car! It is super comfortable, solid and surprisingly quick especially when you choose sport shift mode, it's just very pleaureable to drive, even around the bends, safe feeling.
I think the valve job was unlucky, the endless rotor replacement is irritating and there is never a satisfactory answer from the dealer. However, it has never let me down starting.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota MR2 |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2000 |