Used 1997 Volvo S90 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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.
The Last of the Swedish-Made
I bought my car with 91K miles on it from a Volvo-certified master mechanic. It literally had the one driver with saltless winters. I spend maybe $1K/ year on maintenance because I am fastidious. This car rocks. It has the Politburo- chic look about it. The V-6 is really responsive and I love rear-wheel drive in winter. I haven't any complaints save that I will not be able to get another as they are Ford-made or this narcissist in the White House won't let me drive it soon. I am fortunate that I have a well- qualified but also honest mechanic. I intend to drive this until I can't. I have put 20K miles on it thus far.
for life? not my life
although i realize most everyone is satisfied with their volvo, my experience has been simply awful. a lemon that the Ford Motor Comp refuses to realize: prematurely aging leather interior always broken sun roof an a/c that blows hot air every now & then broken cd player new transmission needed AFTER 50K miles because the radiator cracked and bled fluids into it. bottom line=they don't make 'em like they used to and they-FORD-don't stand bye 'em/support 'em either. RUN THE OTHER WAY!
97 Volv0 S90
Excellent vehicle with great highway cruising confort. A little bit noisy at high speeds. Great engine.
Last of the best of the Volvo's
Good solid car. Seats very comfortable, very good pickup from 6 cyl engine which is still smooth as glass at 125k miles. Goes through tires fast. Usually no more than 35K and at over 100 a tire it isnt cheap to replace. Best I have had on it are Pirelli 3000's which are doing very well. Very good handling, reliability while not up to Japanese standards is pretty good. Parts expensive. Built like a tank.