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I have a 95 960, and would not choose it again. Although it is nice to drive, used parts are nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find. I am always worried the timing belt/tensioner/ idler pully is going to go prematurely.
There are virtually no pick a part grave yards with this car, and new parts are very expensive. FCP groton and alternative sources have few for the 960. Many third party repair shops are not familiar wit this car, which makes it more expensive as one may be left with the dealer.
It costs about $90 to fill the 80 litre tank, and it gets 15-20 mpg. When I switched from my Honda to the 960, my gas expense quintupled (cost 5 times as much) to drive the same number of kms.
Volvo America, and Sweden do not respond favourably to even well founded customer complaints, witness the poorous block issue. They seem to retrench and blow the customer off.
I had a service issue with my Honda that was a known ignition ignitior bulletin issue. Honda cut me a cheque for the repair, and sent a letter of apology. Compare that to known bulletins with the 960 porous block, CT sensors, Plastic rad neck, and PNP switch, and you have an idea of the poor customer service approach from Volvo.
If I could do it again, I would choose an Acura Legend or Lexus for a luxury car. They are better made, much much more reliable, cheaper to run, and the ethic at head offices are to keep the customer happy.
FWIW, sad to sat it, but that's what I have learned.
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