1994 Volvo 940

Love it - will keep it till it goes "wheels up"!

By Debbie (FL) on Friday, July 27, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 260,000

Pros: "safety, reliability, looks, ..., everything!"

Cons: "sunvisors continually break."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought this car new - have almost 260,000 miles on it. It's been rear-ended twice, has protected my daughters as they began to learn to drive, and will forever have a place in my driveway! It's now almost 18 years old, drives wonderfully, have not had to have anything major done to it. The AC blower just went out, so I'm headed to my mechanic Monday to get it fixed. The only problem I've ever had with it is the breaking of the visors. I've been through 3 sets, and they're extremely expensive! Need another one now for the driver's side but can't find one. :-( Husband keeps telling me I need a new car - I keep telling him no I don't - UNLESS I can find a new '94 940!"

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My favorite Car

By Kelli (CA) on Friday, March 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 193,000

Pros: "Safe, Sturdy, Comfortable for tall people"

Cons: "gas mileage is not the best"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have driven everything from a Honda Civic to GMC Sierra and I feel compelled to say that the 1994 Volvo 940 sedan is the best car I've ever driven. The only downside of this vehicle is the gas mileage is not spectacular (between 20-23 miles per gallon) so its not very efficient in that sense, however this tank of a car is the safest, sturdiest, most reliable car in the world! A plus side is that the gas tank is 19.2 gallons so from where I live in southern California, I can drive to San Francisco without refueling. The turning radius is impeccable!!! I know no such thing of this "3-point turn" due to the fact that my Volvo will pull a U-turn without any hesitation and without needing to reverse and so forth. Parallel parking is no problem whatsoever. This car is reliable to no end, some going well beyond 200,000.....300,000 even up to 500,000 miles and still going strong!!! If you are considering buying an older, used car, consider a Swedish made Volvo (pre-Ford)."

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I love this car!!

By jojo (PA) on Thursday, March 29, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 168,000

Pros: "great car all around.. great first car for a teen"

Cons: "radio could be improved"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Drives like a dream, handles well, great mileage, steady, secure, safe. Engine is great... Engineering is wonderful... wouldnt want to trade it for a brand new anything!"

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super car. little problem.

By missg (PA) on Wednesday, March 14, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 182,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"after 181k MILES, still going strong. only small problems i.e. rad hose leak and no heat in the winter (yes, has coolant - thermostat?). it blows oil/exhaust if it sits idling too long, but hey, it has nearly 200K miles!! love it."

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Very close to new in every way.

By insound (DC) on Wednesday, February 15, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 150,000

Pros: "Very safe, easy to drive and park"

Cons: "Sun roof motor is burned out."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car is 20 years old. Has been well maintained and performs almost as good as when new. Same acceleration, same handling. No rust. Still shines. Better visability than most new cars. Station wagon carries a large load without impacting the good handling. Gas mileage is ~23mpg at highway speeds. Only problem is the sunroof motor. Wish Volvo made this same car today."

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Bought it for my son

By dewey (TX) on Thursday, January 12, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 196,000

Pros: "reliable, safe"

Cons: "needs a new audio system"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this Volvo for my son and paid $2,500. It has been a great car and i wish i could find another one like it."

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