Used 1997 Volvo S90 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Great looking car, too much maintenance
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.
A Verrry nice money pit.
Wonderful road car, too much wind noise. Sunroof problems, brake problems, oil and grease seal problems, several minor electrical problems. A prima-donna for maintenance. Not for the faint of heart or any one thinking it is a Volvo 240. Think Swedish Jaguar.
Thor II
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.
Great, predictable car
Bought this as a basic run around business luxury car. My wife wants me to pass it on my almost 16 yr old son but I find myself not wanting to give it up even though it is 10 yrs old and has over 100k on it--can't think of what I'd prefer. It does eat tires for some reason, it seems like I'm replacing the Michelins about every 30k miles, buy the tire warranties. This is the last of the pre-Ford rear wheel drive Volvo's. Maintain it and it will treat you right.
My "Old Faithful" S90
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!