1994 Volvo 960 Review

It's a tank / workhorse

Written by: Volvo Guy on 07/31/2008

Vehicle

1994 Volvo 960 4 Dr Level II Sedan

Review

I have owned my 960 (160k miles)for the last 2 years. this car is very reliable and offers a lot of options for a 94 Volvo (leather, power everything, sunroof, CD, spoiler). I drive across Texas on a regular basis and it's had no major mechanical problems. Please do maintain on a regular basis and get tune ups every 25k miles and this car will not hesitate once.

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Suggested Improvements

Power seat motors have always been known to go out in these older Volvo's.

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My most dependable Volvo

Written by: sparklefern on 05/30/2007

Vehicle

1994 Volvo 960 4 Dr Level II Wagon

Review

A great long distance driver! The 960 is WAY more reliable than our XC which we are about to ditch. We got the 960 in good shape from neighbors in '99 w/only 38K miles on it. During our ownership, we replaced the catalytic converter and now the a/c evaporator and bellows, which will cost us plenty, but it's the most reliable car we have ever owned and we want to keep it going. The rest is typical stuff - oil, filter, brakes, belts, etc. Rear wheel drive is not great in snow, but just get some dedicated snow tires and take it easy and you're fine. Turning radius incredible. Seats truly comfortable.

Favorite Features

Compared to our '99 XC? Reliability, super comfortable memory seats, better sound system, plenty of leg and head room. Compared to most cars? Simple straightforward driving with LOTS of effortless power. Great on long drives, huge c.f. storage for a wagon. Easily read dials and buttons.

Suggested Improvements

Front wheel drive. Temp. gauge gave out 50 miles ago and costs $500+ to replace! I won't fix it for that kind of money, but I miss it. A built in CD player rather than just an excellent radio and tape player would've been nice.

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94 960 Volvo

Written by: Patricia on 03/19/2006

Vehicle

1994 Volvo 960 4 Dr Level II Wagon

Review

It has been a great car although I need to replace the AC at this time. As for design flaws, it does not have a drink holder and also the CD Changer in the trunk is not convenient. Other than that we have loved this car.

Favorite Features

I really like almost everything about this car.

Suggested Improvements

Add drink holders and cd player in the dash.

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satisfied owner

Written by: Harold on 12/30/2005

Vehicle

1994 Volvo 960 4 Dr Level II Wagon

Review

I bought car from Volvo dealer at 3 yrs old and 34,000 miles, now have 71,000 I like driving this car I think more than any car I have owned, it is easy to drive, feels secure, always reliable, excellent visibilty, turns in small radius, still looks good, I averaged 27 mpg on recent 1200 mile road trip. Major work in last 4 yrs, timing belt 400.00, four wheel brake job $500.00 and just recently catylic converter and oxagen sensor, $950.00, labor rates here are 80-90 dollars/hour still repairs not too bad in 8yrs.

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super cruiser

Written by: naomi kean on 09/27/2004

Vehicle

1994 Volvo 960 4 Dr Level II Sedan

Review

this is my wife's primary car, and it has been the most reliable vehicle we have ever owned. comfortable front seats, smooth power and safe precise handling. our fourth volvo, and still the best. too bad these rwd sedans aren't made anymore.

Favorite Features

wonderful supportive seats, smooth power delivery

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