1992 Volvo 960 Review
Price Estimate: $2,605 - $4,224
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
960 model replaces 940 SE in lineup; is powered by 2.9-liter twin-cam inline-six good for 201 horsepower.
For sale near Miami Gardens, FL
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
$196/mo for 960 Base
960 Base
vs
$159/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Volvo 960 Owner Reviews
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It keeps on ticking
4.63 out of 5 starsphenry, 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.
Best one made
5 out of 5 stars92_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.
Evolution?
3.63 out of 5 starswmict, 12/17/2002
1992 Volvo 960 4dr Wagon
You would think that after building
this car for soo many years that Volvo
would have paid more attention to the
details. The same switches that failed
on my 86 740 wagon failed again on my
92 960 wagon. The electrical demons
under the hood came back ten fold on
this model and I had to endure poorer
performance from a six cylinder engine
than I had from my old four … banger.
Doesn't Volvo have any engineers left
that look at these long term problems
and actually address some of them?
10 yrs old, still beats any US made car
4.75 out of 5 starsBuy Foreign, 02/24/2002
1992 Volvo 960 4dr Wagon
I've had my 960 wagon for a few years and the only problems I've had have been caused by mechanics who lacked the intelligence needed to get the job done right the first time. After 10 model years, it is superior to just about every new car available for under $40K. It's the ultimate road trip car, and works suprisingly well in the winter with a round of snow tires. The paint job on … this car is outstanding too.
1992 960 Highlights
Sedan
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $196/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.6 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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