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by superfuz
Jan 27, 2010 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Safety, build quality, comfort, options.
Cons: RWD w/o traction control (snow tires fix this)
The Bottom Line: Buy one with a good history and low miles with as many options as possible. Pretty standard for any used car.
Beautiful car! I have owned quite a few Volvos and this 960 is just as durable and comfortable as any other model Volvo has offered. Basic maintenance and upkeep are par for the course. CHANGE YOUR TIMING BELT! CHANGE YOUR OIL! FLUSH YOUR BRAKES! Basic ... read more
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by courtney_m
Jul 15, 2009 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: -Easy to reach emergency brake
-Comfortable
-Classic outline
-Safe build
-Huge trunk space
-Great gas mileage
Cons: -Shape of car is strange
The Bottom Line: My final recommendation is to buy it, it's pros deffenitly out weigh the cons.
I bought the 1995 Volvo 960 Sedan from my cousin, he grew out of it and I needed a car. He left it pretty messed up, so at first I didn't see anything special about it. Once I got inside and cleaned it out though, I saw what a cool ride I had obtained. ... read more
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by janesoffers
Apr 5, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economical, Dependable
Cons: Not the most stylish car
The Bottom Line: If you want safe, economical, durable and dependable, this is it.
I am still driving my 1995 850 Turbo. It now has 175,000 miles and my service agent, also a Volvo owner, says I am not even half way through the life of this car. He says the driver’s seats often wear out before the cars or the engines do. If you like ... read more
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by spdcat
Mar 12, 2008 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great engine, roominess, understated plush factor (quality Volvo appointments), durability, RWD.
Cons: "Check engine light" by sensor misreads, costly OEM parts for a young person's budget
The Bottom Line: For a car that's withstood a diverse workload its entire life, it complained little. Some kinks, but mine does have 165k. The engine responds best to spirited driving.
My trusty 1995 Volvo 960 wagon was my first car, which I drove quite a bit throughout high school and part of college. So, I'll start from the beginning of my experience. My wagon was an awesome learner car. The 960 and S90/V90 were well made, with a ... read more
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by abolt3006
Jul 12, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's comfortable, smooth riding, good-pick-up, safe, good stereo system, general luxury and nice styling.
Cons: This car requires EXPENSIVE and FREQUENT repairs.
The Bottom Line: This is a great car on many levels but it can be plagued with repairs.
I have owned my 960 for 9 months. It belonged to a doctor before me who took, apparently, good care ... read more
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by irish_hampster
Jun 14, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfortable seats, smooth ride, acceleration, roomy, power options, safety
Cons: various squeaks in interior, cost of repairs
The Bottom Line: Excellent car in every category except cost.
I bought this car used in excellent shape. It is a 850 turbo 5 cylinder. First of all the interior is supurb. With the leather interior and the excellent room in both front and back driving/riding is a joy. Also the interior has power everything to ... read more
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by kellimarine
May 25, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: This car has an excellent stereo system, comfortable seats, roomy trunk.
Cons: The engine on this particular motor is known for its unreliability.
The Bottom Line: Basically, please avoid this model. Me and others have had to replace the engine on this car after under 100K miles. It is not worth it.
My dream car was a Volvo, any type Volvo. My husband and I couldn't afford a brand new one buy eyed a beautiful used 960 on the lot of Volvo Irvine. We bought it for 16K with 65K miles on it. 1 1/2 years later we need to replace the engine. It ... read more
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by marylandjohn
Apr 10, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Luxurious, Spacious, So Nice to Drive
Cons: Cupholders
The Bottom Line: The Volvo 960 is the best Volvo I have ever driven, and my family now has 4 Volvos.
My Dad just bought a 1995 Volvo 960 Sedan for me and it is so wonderful. The care had 99,000 miles on it but it drives like new, feels like new, and looks like new. The car is very powerful and has very good acceleration. The leather seats are ... read more
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by fastman40
Feb 10, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Safety, power and comfort define the 850 sport sedan
Cons: Reliability, transmission and clunky looks
The Bottom Line: I would not buy it again. It has proven annoying to live with and it has been the most unreliable machine I've owned.
I've been the owner of a 1995 850 Turbo sedan since new. Initially there were no problems with the car as you might expect.
Only after 40,000 miles did all hell break loose. Initially it was a severe shake of the automatic transmission when I ... read more
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by volvolution
Dec 30, 2001 - Updated Sep 10, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, power, roominess
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car with no hesitation
My daughter turns sixteen in a few weeks. I decided to buy her a car for her 16th birthday.
After rejecting her request for a 60's era beetle or a 55
Nash Metropolitan , we agreed on a Volvo.
She originally opposed the idea ... read more
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by bhappy
May 1, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very Reliable, Very nice ride, enjoyable to drive
Cons: Leather door panels had defective glue
The Bottom Line: Best car I have ever owned (and I've had many) Ultra reliable, fun to drive and safe as a tank !
I bought this car used from my father in law. He loved it but replaces his car every 3 years (he leases) when this care came up off lease, I told him not to turn it in and let me buy out the lease.
Ours is the 960 Wagon. This car has leather ... read more
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by smaihlee
Mar 10, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Well-thought out design with lots of nice features
Cons: Repairs are costly and hard to come by in some areas
The Bottom Line: Great vehicle if you need extra room but don't want the heft or gas expense of an SUV.
I had pined for a Volvo wagon for several years before I finally broke down and bought my '95 850 GLT Wagon last year. I had been driving a '94 Camry, mostly because of the high reliability ratings of that car. I did a lot of research into the Volvo ... read more
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by gmcshea
Jan 9, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Comfort, styling, performance
Cons: Reliability, repair cost, dealer & corporate attitude
I have a 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo (predecessor to the S70) that I bought because I wanted a spacious, safe, and reliable family car that was still fun to drive and had more personality than the Accord or Camry.
What I love about this vehicle: ... read more
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by ack_atak02
Oct 29, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfortable, practical
Cons: cupholders, dealers
i live in colorado and virtually all the driving i do is for 20+ miles. the 850 is the ideal car for this. first, i get a consistent 29-30 mpg. this enables me to go about 500 miles on a tank. the car is very comfortable and has more than adequate pick ... read more
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by Rockwater59
Aug 21, 2000 - Updated Oct 22, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious interior, very solid, good looks
Cons: Mediocre performance
Comfort and Amenities:Could live in seats
Performance and Handling:The performance and handling are OK. Nothing exciting. The main reason to buy this car is for its safety, comfort, and spaciousness. If you want top ... read more
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by alexgs
Aug 1, 2000 - Updated Aug 2, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Speed/Power/Sportiness + Safety/Practicality = A happy husband and wife
Cons: Slightly harsh ride on some surfaces, some rattles in interior
When your wife or other loved one gets in a severe accident, you really start rethinking what kind of car you want them to drive. We decided to buy a '95 850 Turbo (with 35,000 miles on the odo) after my wife was in a severe accident last year and have ... read more
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by korcid
Jun 23, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, high-performance luxury car, plenty of legroom, top quality
Cons: cup holder broke after 4 years.
I bought this car to replace a 1983 Mercedes 300D. Leg room, features and performance all made this car a step up from the Mercedes. In addition, the car has had no major failures (a cup holder broke last year) and still drives nicely at 5 years. ... read more
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by Oceania
Jun 2, 2000 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, dependable
Cons: Price
When out Camry died I needed a replacement. The new Camry's didn't appeal to us, nor did most of the Japanese sedans.
We were driving down the interstate while an 850 pulled up next to us. My wife commented on how she thought it was an ... read more
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by sohappy2
May 28, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliability, saftey, heating and AC, smoothness in driving
Cons: price, boxy look
For my 21st birthday, I was given this car by my parents. Although it doesn't look very "sporty" I decided to go along with my "saftey obsessed" father and give it a chance. While HE was drooling all over the side-impact airbags, ... read more
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