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Like Poolman, I think the last models ('97 and '98 S90) of the 6 cylinder rear drive cars are the better ones to own; all bricks after '98 are fwd. I have 98,000 on mine. Like any brand car, some people buy new ones and trade every five years and pay the price of not having to do maintenance; however, if you are good with a wrench, then it pays to buy one car, maintain it and drive it for tens of years at less money but it cost more of your time and you get less at trade in--either way "A Free lunch cost a dollar." If you buy one, then spend the time to get to know how it works and do a little reading on the verious systems--knowing the systems, helps you ask better questions and find the answers more easily when you have problems. And, all cars have problems! no matter the brand.
The positives I like about the 960 include: the handling is excellent with fast steering lock to lock; you can u-turn these cars around in two lane roads; always starts; good on tires; will cruse at 70mph all day and give you 25-28 mpg; seats are easy on the butt over long trips; no major problems and don't expect any up to 200 miles as long as I change fluids and keep up with the timing belt and that damn seeping oil cooler.
Negatives include: lot of wind noise at front wind screen at freeway speed; Difficult to get repair information manuals from Volvo, had to go to Alldata.com for info; expensive parts from and lack of trust in the local Volvo wheeler dealer, especially now that he is Ford. Don't think I would buy a new one for that reason.
Wow!
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