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Great family car
Bunger, 02/17/2004
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Wagon
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These cars are very safe, and dependable. There are problems with the auto transmission, so expect to replace it about every 100K miles.
An excellent car for me
smoothington, 06/23/2002
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Wagon
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I've had many new Japanese and American (Acura, Nissan, Dodges, Ford, Chevy) cars before and sold them after a few years. This is my first European car and I plan to keep as long as it runs. I thought it wouldn't be as reliable as my Acura or Nissan. I've had it for 3 yrs and 55k miles and has 120k miles on it. It's much more reliable than I anticipated. I treat my cars very well and didn't buy without finding one with all maintenance records. I replaced 02 sensors at 75k and turbo hose. Only routine maintenance otherwise.
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Jan-Iver, 06/04/2004
1994 Volvo 850 GLTS 4dr Sedan
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Great car with all the power I need. Costed all too much, but ALL cars do so in Norway. (Costed me $25.000,-) Sorry VOLVO, but your dealers need more training in fault finding. Also they should listen to what the customers say. My car has now the fourth transmission installed, as the dealer tried to get rid of some performance problems, and faultcodes that told him that the tranny was defective. The problem was, surprisingly in the ECC MCU. (All af you who know a little about early automotive databussystems know why.) All in all the car performs eccelent now. VERY good MPG ratings too. (0,8 litres of petrol per 10 kilometers)
volvo 1994 wagon
alpha, 05/23/2002
1994 Volvo 850 GLTS 4dr Wagon
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Just an all around great car, since day 1 and has been totally reliable, safe and seats are one of the best for comfort. The car has never had a any problems, just routine maintance. Overall outstanding and would recommend highly. My next car will be a volvo again.
Excellent safe and fun family car
Caribou1, 08/19/2003
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Wagon
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In 1997 bought 1994 Turbo Wagon with 30,000 miles. Vehicle equiped with heated front seats, headlight washers, trip computer, third-seat, integrated child seat, 6 CD disc changer, moonroof. Overall - the car has performed very well and still retains a lot of pep. Repairs in the first 3 years of ownership were minor. The car currently has 116,000 miles - and recent repairs, as one would expect, have been more serious: replaced transmission, A/C evaporator needs to be replaced. However, vehicle does not burn oil, and has only sprung minor oil leaks that were inexpensively repaired.
Nice but irritating
David Jackson, 07/08/2002
1994 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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For the most part it's been nice owning this car. But there have been some electrical problems,& some quality short commings. The electric seat fails to recline & the black strips on top of the car are peeling,the driver's leather seat is cracking.
Minor design problems only
Mimi'sMom, 08/26/2003
1994 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my 850 new in 1994. I have not had any of the problems described by others. I have not had to replace anything. The biggest problem for me is the very real blindspot but once you know it's there you HAVE to turn your head. Next, I would have to say that the wind noise with the moon roof is disappointing. In the winter when you open the door if there is snow on the roof, it ends up in the car. Finally, I purchased the $100.00 cup holders, they were VERY cheap plastic and still don't hold most cups.
2nd owner can't complain
bfriend, 06/03/2002
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I bought my '94 turbo in '98 and have had very good performance out of it. Reliability better than expected and dealerships (in 3 different states) have been more helpful than my distrustful nature cares to admit. Paint still looks good and overall have been satisfied.
Seadan turbo
cjr, 08/28/2003
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I've had this car for 10 years and have enjoyed it the entire time. It is expensive though to take it in every 5,000 miles. After abou the 7th years, things start to go bad on it and need replacing. For example the AC compressor and more. I have heard many complaints though about Volvo since Ford bought them. Therefore I would not get another Volvo at this time. But really enjoyed mine for the last 10 years. Great power too on the 850 Turbo!
Volvo 850 dependable
atlmberry, 12/19/2004
1994 Volvo 850 GLTS 4dr Sedan
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This has been my most dependable car - more dependable than my brand new Acura TL.