Used 1997 Volvo 850 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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robkn, 10/12/2011
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Just bought a '97 base with automatic - has 124k miles. Rides like a limo - best front seats I have ever seen. Getting 25 mpg in mixed driving. Find one that has been maintained and you can keep it forever. You may spend some repair money every year, but it is cheaper than a car payment.
The Best Volvo
baristablaine, 06/12/2013
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
This Volvo 850 has been the best car I have ever owned. I currently Have 315,000 miles on it.
Still purrs like a kitten @ 208,500 miles!
volvoinme, 07/23/2011
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best used car I have ever purchased! Considering it had 160,000 on it when I bought it. It runs great, gets decent gas mileage and has only died on me once because the fuel pump quit! (Was the original) All I have to say is volvo might be an expensive car to buy, but like the old saying goes "You get what you pay for" I will buy another volvo, as this one is not my last!
I won't consider anything but Volvo
aod831, 07/19/2004
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 740 with 170,000 for an 850 with 58,000. I had the rear seal oil leak problem, but once that was fixed, this car has been a dream. I now have 130,000 miles and it runs just as smooth as the day I got it. I'm turning it over to our newly licensed teenage daughter and getting a used S70 (which by the way, is what my husband drives). I strongly recommend the scheduled 5,000 maintenance. Our local dealers service dept is simply the best. We couldn't ask for better!
Avoid the Volvo 850!
jukymidy, 06/17/2002
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a family vehicle, upgrading from my Honda sports car. It has barely met expectation. While it consistently rates well on crash tests, every little thing breaks on this car and I BABY this vehicle. It has low mileage and I service it every 5K miles. In 4.5 years, virtually every part has failed and Volvo charges upwards of $1500 for every repair. That includes replacing the lightbulb that lights the dashboard (failed in first 6 months of ownership) and the wipers on the headlights (failed during first 3 years of ownership).
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