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I can relate my personal experience with a '98 S90 and I will offer my usual caveat that the following is based on ONLY MY experience with the vehicle. By the time my S90 reached 24K miles, it had been in the shop numerous times for all sorts of stuff, the most serious of which was recurring brake problems. The PNP switch failed several times along with other modules rendering the car inoperative. The sunroof failed three times and it was finally repaired correctly by an independent shop. The door panel upholstery puckered along the window sill on all four doors. A massive engine oil leak kept the car tied up for a week for repairs. Air conditioning and air flow problems occurred along with power seat failures (two) and the front end required all bushings replaced at 54K miles. On the plus side, the car drove nicely and the interior was beautifully appointed. It had plenty of power and superb handling. I just expected more from Volvo than a troublesome car and virtually no support from my dealer or Volvo Cars NA. After 33 years of Volvo ownership I'll never have another one later than a 940. To repeat, these experiences are mine alone. There are several folks out there who have had outstanding luck with their 90 series cars and others who will echo my thoughts. I agree that a lack of maintenance history could spell trouble, all those little things waiting to fail, and the price is way too high.
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Roy Olson
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