1997 Volvo S90 Review
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Favorite Car Ever!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Volvo S90 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I love this car. We had an accident recently and unfortunately my great car was totaled. We were rear-ended with my 9 year old in the backseat and while the other car looked bashed in, our car held up extremely well and no one was hurt. Very safe and fun car to own. I wanted to make it to 200,000 miles. Very disappointed that I never had the opportunity...
Favorite Features
I loved the stereo and how smoothly the car drove. It was soo fun to drive. It fit me like a glove. Very impressed. No issues for an older vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
The cupholders are pathetic and there aren't any in the backseat for the kids. That would be about it.
Excellent Buy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Volvo S90 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I bought this '97 Volvo S90 with 115K miles on it (now over 153K). I have driven for 19 months now, and it has proven to be a wonderfully reliable and comfortable car to drive. I drive approximately 100 miles a day to and from work and I have spent less than $1,000 in repairs and maintenance. This car averages about 24 mi/gal (highway). I only really drive it on the highway so I do not know the city gas mileage. I test drove a brand new Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla the other day (I was considering a vehicle with even better gas mileage), but they could not compare to the luxury, safety, and comfort of this ride. I will drive this vehicle as long as I can.
Favorite Features
Comfort. Safety. Vehicle. Sound. Reliability.
Suggested Improvements
Style
Great looking car, too much maintenance
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Volvo S90 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Although the S-90 looks great, it is rather expensive to maintain. Several electrical issues, it is hard on tires, motor mounts had to be replaced and the power seats controls both sides needed fixing.
Favorite Features
Style, looks, turning radius and the inline 6.
Suggested Improvements
No the S-80. Please bring back a rear wheel drive Volvo.
Thor II
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Volvo S90 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
My wife bought this car for me down south and drove it home to surprise me. It seemed to hate her but Thor II and I grew close very quickly. I had a few problems left over from the previous owner but quickly fixed all except the power seat cable. Parts are available on line at a fair price but the dealer is another story. Purchased with just over 100K and I am approching 140k already.
Favorite Features
Excellent ride, very comfortable cabin. I may look for another!
Suggested Improvements
Cup holder location
My "Old Faithful" S90
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Volvo S90 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
My S90 has been wonderful since the day I got it. A lot of people complain about the little things like sunroof or power window issues, which can often be fixed at home, but they are missing the point. The point of this car is to get you from "A" to "B" in style, comfort and safety. I have only had regular maintenance performed on the car and it runs like a champ every day. I love the smooth power of the I-6 engine. Comfort is amazing even with my 2+ hours of daily driving I have no back pain when I get out of the car. The stock speakers are mind blowing. The drive train is rock solid. It's now at 165,000 and I expect it to double that. This is my 3rd car and I plan to keep it forever!
Favorite Features
Comfort, sound system, confident torquey power, reliability. It will follow suit behind my mom's 740 which has 365,000 miles on it. Overall, a fantastic car couldn't ask for more with a 10 year-old used car purchased with 130,000 mi. It's nice to have such an awesome paid-for used car to rely on!
Suggested Improvements
Upgrade plastics, make certain electronics more reliable. Mileage could be better, but for what it is I'm not complaining about a 2 ton car getting 23- 24 average, with a teenager driving it on the country backroads!
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