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Used 1998 Volvo S90 Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very nice car >> so far:)

ANTMAN, 05/13/2005
1998 Volvo S90 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this a few weeks ago when my Honda died at 183K. I HAVE PUT OVER 1000 MILES ON IT, HOWEVER This My 4th Volvo (244, 740 x 2) and this one has 140K on it. I had a pre inspection, and will change the lower bushings and timing belt, plus tune and etc. for under $1000.00. Since I paid $4500.00 with a trade, I found tremendous value here. True quality and solid as they come.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

betybeam, 12/28/2008
1998 Volvo S90 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have owned the S90 for 9 years now and enjoyed driving the car but there are too many repairs to mention. The body of the car has quickly been deteriorating since I bought it. I also expected better fuel econmy. After reading the reviews for this car I think i got the lemon. Glad to hear so many people are pleased with the car. Sadly because of this car I will not be buying another Volvo.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Not a bad car

K.A, 01/30/2009
1998 Volvo S90 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I highly recommend this car for a first time buyer. The only problem with this car is it does horrible in the snow which is bad for me because i live in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Small problems can occur in this car but its like that with any car. I have owned this car for almost a year now and its been a great car. If you don't get at least 170,000 miles out of this car then there is a problem, it's built to last just like all Volvos. My only standing complaint is the cost to repair this vehicle it is not cheap.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Much has gone wrong

Thomas, 09/15/2010
1998 Volvo S90 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought the car new and serviced perfectly. After replacing timing belt the tension unit broke destroying the new timing belt that required engine re-build... other items include.....new a.c unit and computer box...new transmission and two computer shift modules.....two radiators. So much money invested into car I cannot afford to sell or trade in.The car only has 136,000 miles on it.I have spent close to $9,000.00 on these items. Obviously not very impressed with quality.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

isn't she lovely?

Luke skywalker, 08/31/2004
1998 Volvo S90 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought the car used at 29000km in 2001, in 2004 i changed suspensions, transmission sensor, core heater( what a job 7 hrs). I strongly believe it's the safest car and the most confortable car for long 6hrs ride. Apart from having trouble finding parts for the car light wipers everything is lovely, the one I love the most drive this car. The suspension is not like a boat a bit rough but now you know if your city is taking care of your streets, i changed stab links at leats 3 times at the front ( it's a heavy car.

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