Overview & Reviews

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  Volvo tried and true - 1997 Volvo 960
  By Eric - September 2 - 4:40 pm

  I am a new Volvo owner as of this year and would buy another one for sure! This car amazes me every day because it is so reliable. Smooth power, nice comfort and awesome lighting! I will say that brakes are an issue but who can complain with the crap out on the market today. Oh, and real crap cupholders!

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  1997 Volvo 960 - 1997 Volvo 960
  By dbange - January 9 - 10:00 am

  A very reliable car that exemplifies excellent design and workmanship that provides a true luxury vehicle.

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  Poor reliability & expensive to maintain - 1997 Volvo 960
  By jll - July 28 - 10:00 am

  I gave up on trying to fix all the problems with this car and finally traded it in. The reliability is horrible, everything and anything broke. Sunroof stopped working, A/C broke on multiple occassions, keyless entry broke multiple times (too expensive to repair, I didnt bother to fix the last time), power steering fluid leaking, had to replace brake pads frequently. Random things would break off as well - cup holders, the door hinge for the gas cap, random pieces of plastic and rubber would fall on my head, the leather on the door panel is bubbling. It only had 62k miles on it, so I didnt drive it excessively either. I will never buy another Volvo!

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  Solid vehicle, Volvo service has slipped - 1997 Volvo 960
  By 960 fan - July 24 - 8:10 pm

  have all praise for this car. last of the roomy comfy wagons. Only buyer beware is poor Volvo service nowadays. cannot invest todays Volvo prices, and risk big service $$$$ with poor service quality, numerous, repeated trips over same problems. more than one dealership. Sad for what was once a great company. were now looking at VW, Subaru, after years with Volvo.

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  Excellent! Excellent!! Excellent!!! - 1997 Volvo 960
  By KillerBox - July 3 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car for my wife but, I love it! This car rides excellent! Real peppy!

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  960 it is better than i thought - 1997 Volvo 960
  By Tusker - April 25 - 2:00 am

  I love this car , would like to keep it if i lived in California . Not too good for snow , i might have to give it away... But it has been very good excellent ride and performance.

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  safe - 1997 Volvo 960
  By Cheshiresmile - February 23 - 5:16 am

  This is my third Volvo. I buy them for safety. It may be my last though. I am tired of mystery bits of plastic falling off constantly. Ive replaced the sunroof twice and the roof still leaks. The cup holders are useless. The leather on the doors is pulling off. The brakes need replacing 1-2 times a year. the drivers visor wont stay up and there is no way to repair it without replacement. It is a comfortable ride and I love the look of the interior. The turning radius is impressive for a car this big and heavy.

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  Its the best I have driven so far - 1997 Volvo 960
  By Stuka - October 4 - 6:16 am

  I never thought I would have bought a Volvo. But after riding with one of my friends in his S90, I could not keep away from getting one too. I have had it for 8 years and taken it all over the east cost as well as Canada several times. I am ready for a new car and decided to give it to my daughter as her 1st car. My experience with this car made me buy my wife a V70 XC , an awesome car too . Will buy myself a good V70R next

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  Va-va voom Volvo - 1997 Volvo 960
  By Beauregard - September 12 - 10:00 am

  The lines are sleek, yet classic Volvo, and the cargo space is incredibly long and wide. The seats are so comfortable -- the lumbar support is great. And the "winged" sides envelope you. Our wagon is red with tan seats and it is bright ride; easy to see in parking lots and on the road, and the inside is sunny and warm. The turning radius is super useful and the power is great. At 197 horses, its pretty average, but when you punch it, it responds really well. The AC/Heater responds quickly too. The sound system is OK, but the integrated antennae in the back window just isnt up to snuff. Overall, this car is wonderful and Id buy it again.

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  The only Swede youll ever need - 1997 Volvo 960
  By GreatfulGrout - July 14 - 2:00 am

  This is my third Volvo and by far the most satisfying. While it only has 97k miles (the first went 425,000, second 195,000) it has been a very pleasant ride. The ride is very soft and sure. It turns on a dime. The in-line 6 has plenty of power, and the creature comforts about as standards, like side air bags on a 7 yr old car. I have had only one non-regular service issue covered under warranty, the sun roof. Having moved to E Coast from W, you do NEED snow tires.