1996 Volvo 850 User Reviews

Definately Worth The Money As They Are Available For Well Under A Thousand Pounds..even The T5 — Bought this car last october,has the 10V 5 pot 2.0 with 124BHP(ish) and i love the engine note,love the interior,the practicality,comfort,safety. Not so keen on the layout of the dash [some switches are hidden from view by the wheel](though i do prefer it to the phase one S/V70)

Primary Use: Family transportation

Nutter In A Suit,a Right Scream — getting past the looks which arent its strongest asset it goes well third gear pull is something else,brakes could be sharper,handlings a bit off the pace,more suited to blasting up and down the motorway as its very comfortable,build qualitys ok,its had the odd oil leak,tyres lasted 5000mls,brake pads lasted 3000,having said that i really do drive it like i stole it,it will wheelspin in 3rd gear doin 60mph in the wet if your really trying.the looks arent too bad although the boxy theme is continued on the inside,the blue interior to match the outside just looks naff.i have been impressed with its mpg averiging around 24mpg,overall im pleased with the car,i wouldnt hesitate to buy another driving it like you stole it its fun to drive

413,000kms And Still Going! — I love the pearl paint! The tail gate rattle is not very fun. But driving the car is just enjoyable every time I get in it. The options excellent. The nivomat rear suspension is really nice when hauling a heavy load. The cars turbo motor is amazing. The fuel mileage is great as long as you stay out of the turbo boost. I would buy another one if I saw one.

My Baby — I love this car!!! Classic, has personality, awesome interior......and it's mine of course. It accelerates great and can be set for sport or econ. sport has a kick and is fun to drive but I like to save as much money on gas so I keep it on econ usually. Since it's an older car I've had to take it in a few times but nothing to bad. The breaks are a bit squeaky when you don't keep the car clean but that's the personality that I mentioned. I'm the only one who can brake without it screaming. Exterior is a regal boxier shape but it pulls it off with a great black color. Interior is fantastic! leather interior with a great sound system. The cost is normal and I have no problems with gas mileage. I love driving this car! I roll all five windows "sunroof included" and drive, and drive, and drive.

Boxy But Good, And Reliable — Only things I have to do to this car have been: New battery (replace old battery) New brakes (replace old brakes) New tires (replace old tires) Oil Change New alternator New Windshield Wipers Other than that NOTHING else, not back for a twelve year old car no? -post pictures later :) -