Car financing: 1998 Volvo FE

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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Volvo FE
Photo: Panoha, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of the Volvo FE, not the exact year; not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a 1998 Volvo FE for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

What to check when buying the 1998 Volvo FE

  • NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
1998 Volvo FE recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
98V2550001998-10-14suspension:front:springs:air suspension:lines and fittingsVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 1998 Volvo FE for buyers

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1998 Volvo FE for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 1998 Volvo FE? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

What to check on the FE

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Under the hood

No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.

Who rents the FE

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

The FE in everyday use

As a car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.

Try before you buy

Try the FE on your commute, then decide. Rent the FE first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Which one to look for

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

The cost of driving it

A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Ready when you are

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1998 Volvo FE from us first.

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Ask us about the 1998 Volvo FE

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Volvo FE for you and reply within one business day.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Buying the 1998 Volvo FE

Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Volvo FE?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 1998 Volvo FE before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 1998 Volvo FE have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.