We have three 850's in the family and one 99 S80 T6.
How does/did the 1997 960 compare in terms of fuel economy and common problems to look for when looking at used vehicles?
Did/does 1997 960 have many problems?
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dcarlson12
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MPG is worse than 850.
not many problems areas except the rear position bushings on front lower controls arms are a 25K-50K item depending on the conditions of roads you use.
The radiators have a life span like those of other plastic end tank radiators.
The recirculation and floor/defrost vacuum servos have issues as they are a suction to extend type where vacuum is applied to front of diaphragm and the rod must be sealed, rode seals fail. Maybe a lot longer life in the colder north.
A very sturdy vehicle that drives well and gives good service. Volvo techs like them for personal cars.
not many problems areas except the rear position bushings on front lower controls arms are a 25K-50K item depending on the conditions of roads you use.
The radiators have a life span like those of other plastic end tank radiators.
The recirculation and floor/defrost vacuum servos have issues as they are a suction to extend type where vacuum is applied to front of diaphragm and the rod must be sealed, rode seals fail. Maybe a lot longer life in the colder north.
A very sturdy vehicle that drives well and gives good service. Volvo techs like them for personal cars.
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