Volvo 960 review

[@osochara]

This was actually my first car out of school. It was beautiful and I wished I had appreciated it as it deserved. Instead I wrecked it. Enjoy yours!

[@berryelectronics]

I just bought a 96 Volvo 960 sedan just like yours. It was one that had to many issues that the car lot sold it to me for $500 and told me good luck. It had a screw holding the rear door closed and a broken 1/4 window. I pulled the latch out and it was gummed up. I cleaned and greased it up and it works perfect and I found the window for $35 on E-bay. It also had a short, so the power mirror, passenger seat controls and the dash lights did not work. After 5 hours of pulling the dash cluster out and pealing back the wire cable housing, I found black burnt wires. I repaired and insulated them well. Now everything works. Even the heated seats. The only problems are the gas gauge doesn't work. I diagnosed it to be the sending unit in the fuel tank. Parts are not cheap for this repair. A used one from E-bay is over $200.00. Also the parking break cable to the right wheel has rusted in two. I'm sure the other cables are not fairing much better, However the cable run between the body and the sub frame. Not a easy repair. Otherwise it runs good and strong and drives like a dream. The body is straight, however the clear coat is pealing / flaking bad. Needs a good paint job. I'm falling in love with this car. It's becoming my baby. Hope to have her a long time to come.

[@Upemm]

My Dad bought a 960 in 1995, I now drive it, still going strong but parts are harder to come by.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

The best parts of each Volvo, together in one car -- exactly.

[@veightrwd8828]

I have a 95 wagon with the same engine and it has 290k miles on it. US model because I live in the US. Got it for a dollar, literally for a dollar. It’s not in good shape but runs well and I’ve made it my daily. Rear diff is loud on the freeway and the head gasket is leaking oil externally and the gas tank is is held in with ratchet straps but she’s awesome. Does badass burnouts and gets sideways. Sadly it’s an auto and suffers from rust issues but I’m still confident it could go on a 1000 mile road trip right now.

[@benward5732]

I just spotted this video I have a 1996 960 estate in the same colour the 3.0 24v straight six is a wonderful engine and my V70 R owning brother is amazed at how well it goes ... the 50 to 80 mph times are really good .. I love it! It's smiles per gallon for me so the fuel economy does not worry me and it never fails to make me smile

[@MrOlea]

oh how I miss my 95 960. Mine was mint!!! Perfect inside and out - even the door panels! It had a cd/tape player up front with the volvo CD changer in the trunk. I should have kept it b/c I will never find one in the same condition :(

[@jhondoe713]

I might just have one 98k miles

[@GiorgosC-rp5ms]

@@jhondoe713 sold it?

[@Braterdapfel]

I am driving my 960 (also 3.0 automatic) with 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers on long distance travels and about 11.5 l. on short range. It has got more than 300.000 kilometers and I fear the day I have to give it up. So I really pet it. Do oil changes evety 10.000 kilometers, try not to use it on salty roads....Had 240, 740, several 850, V70 Its like you said. Best of Volvo combined in one car plus mine is rather economic on fuel in comparison...

[@jakob.1995]

Wow nice! Guess if you find one in great shape they can be terrific.

[@johnveroutsos]

Peter Wolf, I totally agree and you are doing the best thing! I live in Canada and I have a 1992 Volvo 960 with 165,000 km that has never ever seen a single winter. I keep it garaged from November to April. I also baby it and it just rewards me with so much fun when driving it. Finding parts is a little challenging but once I do, working on this car doing most things myself is a snap especially the timing belt.

[@gusttigoll9118]

11.5 l in city ??

[@Braterdapfel]

@@gusttigoll9118 you bet.

[@mvl85lvm]

Tested 960 3.0 with 444.000 km and 100.000 km. No difference in power. Does not feel like 204 hp :). But really good and comfortable car. The best of 900-serie.

[@sanchoshima]

I purchased a 1992 Volvo 960 six years ago with 7OO00 miles....it now has 100445 miles. I love this car but I need to replace the valve body and so far I'm not having any luck finding one. I live in NY and need HELP. 💔😢

[@Aleiza_49]

I have a 98' S90 (basically the same car as this, except it has a different variant of the 3.0....only 180hp) I average about 22mpg, it's not horrible on gas. I think something is wrong with yours 😅

[@nilssjoberg2522]

These cars are wonderful, though I don't agree that its the last true Volvo, P80s are the last Volvo made with no interaction from Ford. Ford had nothing to do with P2s design anyway but people will be picky about this regardless. P1s and P3s have an actual relation to Ford vehicles given so theyre what you can consider impure. Even the SPA chassis is still a Volvo platform where the CMA is developed jointly between Geely and Volvo.

[@ollilehtonen6764]

I really want one of these. My 1996 940 wagon has almost every option possible on it but the 2.3L Turbo getting 0-60mph in nine seconds isn't very impressive and the solid axle is not very pleasant when cornering.

[@jacobfleming565]

Your car shouldn't have a solid axle

[@ollilehtonen6764]

@@jacobfleming565 What do you mean? Of course it had a solid axle, it was a 940, not a 960. Had an LSD too which made it fun during winters

[@jacobfleming565]

@@ollilehtonen6764 ah I misread that thought you had a 960.

[@ollilehtonen6764]

@@jacobfleming565 I wish, haha. I had to let the 940 go unfortunately, too expensive as a commuter:/

[@jkr3008]

The fuel consumption is 50 liters per 100 kilometers? Is that true? In this case, the engine isn't "a bit tired", it's worn out AF and completely destroyed😂

[@michaelford481]

Need remove crank angle sensor screw ...can not get it to break lose to replace?

[@sassesinet]

Hur kopplade du AUXen på originalstereo? :D

[@filiphallqvist9603]

Riktigt bra video! Blir sugen på en egen

[@jakob.1995]

Filip Hallqvist tackar! :)

[@peterabderhalden4073]

Cool review👍

[@jakob.1995]

Thank you

[@Broskeeee]

How does it handle in the snow being rear wheel drive? I found a 1995 960 with 79k miles, 1 owner, no accidents for $3,590. i want to buy it but am worried how it will handle in the snow being rear wheel drive.

[@jakob.1995]

Pretty good. Better than most other RWD Volvos. The lsd differential which is rare on Volvos makes it so you're less likely to get stuck. Also handles in corners better than a regular 940

[@veightrwd8828]

It gets sideways AF. Sleeper drift monster. If you are a little on the feminine side and not used to the rear end kicking out and that scares you then stay away but if you like excitement in your life then this is a good option.

[@nilssjoberg2522]

@@jakob.1995 Not sure if the 960 ever had an LSD(at least in the US) but my S90 does fantastic in the snow with its Eaton G80 auto locker

[@persadsanjay]

After 15 years it was a fortune to service

[@robinsmith2718]

Du eg tror Norge har litt høgere bensin avgift koster 15,- opp til 19,- NOK pr. Liter

[@jakob.1995]

Oj det är ju sinnessjukt

[@andrewquintus3611]

do you know where the engine coolant temperature sensor is located on the 900 series. thanks

[@Braterdapfel]

Andrew Gatonya on the back of the engine on top. Hard to replace as you have to sit on the engine.

[@nilssjoberg2522]

@@Braterdapfel It depends on the engine and the year

[@Erik-yt1bl]

Är det multilink bakaxel på 960?

[@jakob.1995]

Japp

[@wishnu2973]

Is that supercharger ? Near the intake tube?

[@Ogkfkeoek]

U mean powersteering? That black box?

[@darkstargamers851]

Bro i have a question im really intrested about my car it says its 960 but it has s90 parts its longer and have spoiler has chameleon color and 2.5 6 cylinder engine people says that its buisness class can you give me more information about my car

[@darkstargamers851]

And ye mine is 1996 version or 1997

[@josua1]

Fuel cost more in denmark, so dont worry, aswell as the cars does

[@4YouWHOyou]

What exactly is engine in this car ? 2.5, 3.0 ?

[@jakob.1995]

3,0

[@4YouWHOyou]

Thank you :)

[@markfrankham1]

He said 3 litre

[@ghalibabubaker88abubaker87]

Did i hear right? 50liters of fuel for 100km🤔

[@acuyuser3357]

Pemasangan one way out inputnya

[@shuttze]

nice, a slightly different to my 1997 s90

[@OO7RX7]

Looks a lot like the s70

[@virianbouze6433]

This is very interesting I am in the process of removing the 6 cylinder Volvo engine and installing the 4 cylinder with a turbo charger

[@oscarunne1477]

Jag äger den nu 😅