1993 Volvo 960 Review
1993 Volvo 960 Review
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- Sedan
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What’s new
960 gets passenger airbag. Wagons have integrated child seats. All stereos have anti-theft feature, and air conditioning is free of CFCs. Wagons have an extra four gallons of fuel capacity and a revised rear seat.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1993 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$245/mo for 960 Base
960 Base
vs
$187/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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5 star(78%)
4 star(18%)
3 star(4%)
2 star(0%)
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23 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Happy original owner
moondog14, 08/06/2014
1993 Volvo 960 4dr Wagon
Bought new end of '92 and presently have 141,000 miles. By far finest of 4 Volvo wagons owned incl. 240/760/V70AWD (2001 w/tranny probs @ 90,000 mi still own). Independent shop signed off on timing belt change at 60,000mi. but failed to do-failed at 65,000 mi. and they made good $5k eng. rebuild at dealer. Fabulous highway car with 25mpg fully loaded and lots of pep in town. Only very … minor maint. issues since. If you can find a nice clean one-grab it!
4.88 out of 5 stars
Inge the 960
Beast, 10/28/2010
1993 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
I bought "Inge" with about 120,000 miles on her. Now has 180,000 and still going strong. Great car. Very reliable. Only problems were electrical gremlins (replace coil wires-they get brittle - make sure fuel injection harness doesn't rub through where it goes through the intake and check and clean grounds) Engine runs great. Comfortable. All the luxury features. Just wish they sold 960's … with a 5 spd. like they did in Europe. Hopefully she will be good for another 180,000 miles. If not, she doesn't owe me anything!
4.63 out of 5 stars
It keeps on ticking
phenry, 01/11/2010
1992 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
I have had this car since 2002. It has 250,000 on it now. I purchased it at 176,000. The major problem is the timing belt change every 30,000. I have done 3 so far. I also had to replace the compressor when I purchased it. Recently I had to replace tubing leading to the gas tank because it was leaking gas. Other than that it has been routine maintenance. It is the best car I have … ever had. Now I have to add a quart between oil changes which is not bad for a 250K car. I hope I can buy another 960 used with low mileage when this one goes down. I am hoping to make it to 300K.
5 out of 5 stars
Best one made
92_960_76_244DL, 11/02/2002
1992 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
I have tried and tried to find
something wrong with this car and,
although it was entirely my fault, i
have found only one: the timing belt
needs to be changed every 53,000Km,
which is fine, assuming your previous
owner has done this, however, if it is
not replaced and breaks, your valves
and cylinders will continue to move out
of time, which will send your pistons …
right into your valves. So far this has
cost me 6 months without my 960 (due to
financial difficulty) 2 of those it has
been worked on. It has only cost me
about $1500(US) to replace my head and
a few gaskets, its worth it.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 Volvo 960, so we've included reviews for other years of the 960 since its last redesign.
1993 960 Highlights
Wagon
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $245/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 39.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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