Ahead of its time!
Electric window switches.
Steering arm broke under pressure when locked at 45mph resulting in major crash.
Over-drive temper-mental.
This car is fast as hell, no mods, this car has done the 120mph on the clock without clicking on the over-drive. Very ass-happy with the RWD. This engine is something special.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th December, 2002
Safe reliable and cheap car
Since ownership I have replaced the radiator, water pump, belts, a relay and 4th gear switch.
Good solid running car. Never leaks oil and starts every time. A bit of a lack luster in the performance area, but has reasonable torque. Comfortable enough interior with plenty of space, although it lacks cup holders.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th November, 2002
A well-made, reliable car
The windshield wiper motor went at 110,000 miles.
The idle speed regulator was just replaced (121,000 miles).
For its age, this is a super car. It needs repairing every 2 years or so, but always for minor things. It handles very well, too.
It took me a while to find a Volvo mechanic that I really trusted, but now that I have I'm 100% satisfied.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th May, 2001
Praise the Lord, you lucked out with a reliable one.
My was a lemon from the start, I bought it with 185,000 miles.
Car has now close to 200,000 miles, and it has been nothing but trouble for last 5 years.
Replaced since purchase; engine (bottom end knocking, starter, steering rack, carburetor, distributor, ignition coil, twice whole exhaust system, all disks, all brake calipers, all front suspension joints, front struts.
And to top this all both rear passenger floors rusted through now.
Good luck with your car.
Lucked out? You just had bad luck and got one that was mistreated. I've never had a problem, and mine's at 233,000 km.
A heap
Radio.
Heater fan.
Rrear bulb.
This car is a heap.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 25th July, 2000
According to your review, only minor things have gone wrong with your car, although it has 400.000 km behind its back. I don't know what you are comparing it with, but most cars have already died with this age and mileage!
Check other reviews and you'll realize that you own one of the most durable cars ever built!
Yours sincerely,
Gert
9th Sep 2001, 15:52
Once you find a good independent Volvo mechanic, you're set for life!