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Great car - 1997 Volvo 960
By Aimee - April 25 - 11:56 pmI have owned this car for three years now and the car is 11 years old. Great performance, very reliable for its age. I have only replaced the brakes and rotors once. Thats not bad in three years. My only complaint is the cup holders. They are cheap and dont hold a cup. This is the last year that Volvo made there cars. Ford now builds them and I would never buy from Ford. All in all this is a great car.
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Not bad - 1997 Volvo 960
By Ian - April 15 - 6:15 amThis was my first car I recieved for a graduation present in 2008. it had over 100,00 miles on in then. It lasted about 5 more years. Sunroof leaked when it rained. it would all pool up and then you when you made a turn all of it would drip on you at once. Inside parts did start falling off, all the cloth on the roof finally came off. I used the cheapest gas on it and didnt take the greatest care of it. Seat controls stopped working so I was stuck at one position forever My alternator broke near the ned and I had to replace that. Then at about 180,000 miles the engine and battery started having issues. It couldnt keep charged. It would drive sometimes but would randomly turn off. The radio wasnt the greatest. The sunroof was nice. I would say its a slightly above average car.
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poor build quality - 1997 Volvo 960
By herb c - September 16 - 4:43 pmI bought this car used in late 2003. I had many problems with the car such as sunroof and trunk leaks that my mechanic couldnt locate (and theyre volvo mechanics) and numerous other problems such as replacing the evaporator, compressor, power seats, etc... The cars engine and ride are very good but thats it. The car was in the shop probably every 3 weeks. I finally traded it in on a used Acura which is great. Ive owned Volvos since 1986 and Im not impressed with their build quality.
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The Tank - 1997 Volvo 960
By Tool Man - November 24 - 10:00 amGreat engine, seats, stereo, turning radius, build quality, looks, interior and trunk space. Dealer service is expensive. Sunroof repaired twice, Neutral start switch replaced and bushings in suspension - both $400 each. Brakes wear very quickly. Have to replace rotors, Volvo doesnt recommend turning. Expensive. Heater core replaced @ 65k. expensive!! Maybe shes gotten through her mid-life crisis so to speak and will be good for another 200k.
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I suggest this car to anyone interested. - 1997 Volvo 960
By JessicaK - May 14 - 10:00 amMy family is a Volvo family; we currently own 4. I love the Volvo 960 that I have. It is comfortable, sharp looking, and something that you feel safe driving. Unfortunately, I recently ran into some financial difficulty and had to put it on the market. Im going to cry when it goes. It is an awesome car and I suggest it to anyone who is interested. I was actually put into this car by my mom. She wanted something safe and reliable for me. Volvo is safest car in America and that is the truth!
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An unreliable tank - 1997 Volvo 960
By mb - September 3 - 10:00 amUnreliable in its first few years, seems to be settling down in middle age. Many similarities to a tank - limited front visibility, rough ride, tight headroom & legroom. An old style Volvo that only a true Volvo lover (which I am not)will like. On the upside, with regular visits to the shop, it will probably be around for another 20 yrs.
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A great and comfortable family hauler - 1997 Volvo 960
By ivorytickler - July 23 - 6:08 pmWeve owned Volvo for years, and traded a 1988 740 Turbo for our current 1997 960 in September 2001. Our current mileage is 169,000, and other than routine maintenance, our car has been reliable, comfortable and trouble-free. Yes, the plastic interior bits do tend to fall off and the sunroof leaks, but the cars long-distance comfort, safety, and high spec make it an ideal purchase for those on a budget who desire a safe, solid and agile vehicle. The key is to find a good mechanic who specializes and let him look after the maintenance. Running costs are much less than a Mercedes or BMW. We average 20mpg city/26 hwy. The 98 V70 is the same car, and the last year for this body style.
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Great Luxo Cruiser - 1997 Volvo 960
By Volvo4Live - October 15 - 2:00 amThis is my 3rd Volvo. My husband and I bought our first ones in 1984 and 1985. Both used 744 sedans. We got them mainly because of the safety Volvo is known for. They were such great cars, that in 1991 we bought a Volvo 945 wagon. And then another Volvo 940 in 94. My 945 was dying after 184k miles. This is the most comfortable one we have owned. We like it so much my husband plans to get one instead of a new Mini Cooper. We are lucky and havent had any problems. The cupholders are a poor design though. Other than that it is a wonderful car. Tailored for those who want to drive in style and luxary.
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Our first Volvo - 1997 Volvo 960
By Norma Puntney - August 8 - 2:00 amA fun car to drive, very responsive, holds the road well, feels safe. I like the styling, stands out from the crowd.
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Overall Nice - 1997 Volvo 960
By Nick - June 9 - 9:23 amThis is my first Volvo. The ride quality and engine performance are very good for a family sedan. I have not had many problems with the engine (after 165,000 miles). The sunroof and interior are rather cheap. The sunroof continuously breaks and leaks, and the interior chips. The brakes have to be replaced about as often as Nascar does theirs. Overall a solid vehicle though, just some minor tweaks.
