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Hi Carol:
I have a 1996 965 and like it. What I have found is that people either really like the 960 or really hate it. I hope that if you give it a chance and it will work out for you.
The simple thing to check on the coolant issue--although I think that it seems to be losing coolant pretty fast--is to check the cap on the reservoir bottle. The early ones (gray in color) leaked, and they should be replaced with a green one (stant makes one that fits that is available at auto parts stores and is cheaper than buying one from the dealer). See the FAQ discussion on this:
http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/960_90Info.htm#960CoolantLossCoolantReservoirCapatFault
The point about the radiator replacement is probably well worth checking out, too. I would make sure that you use the Volvo brand coolant (blue). Costs more, but in my humble opinion it is worth it.
I don't know exactly the region in which your oil leak is coming from, but I would have your mechanic check the rear cam seal and check the oil filter/oil cooler adapter O Rings. These are two common places for 960 engines. Is your mechanic familiar with the six cylinder engines?
I also wouldn't wait too long to do the timing belt.
Hope this is helpful. Let us know how it turns out.
Mike Brown
Greenville, NC
1996 965 95K
1986 244 137K
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Mike Brown Greenville, NC 1996 965 94K 1986 244 137K
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