Used 1994 Volvo 850 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Disappointed
jw, 03/11/2002
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm disappointed, this car has been the most unreliable vehicle that I've ever owned. It keeps on breaking, transmission, oil leaks,radio antenna, seat heater etc. etc. etc. . Each time I've thought well thats all, but it never is. This is all in addition to the fact that I've taken it in for every scheduled maintenance.
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drpsyer, 09/10/2002
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic car. I have had no major problems whatsoever, and that's with an aftermarket ECU and exhaust. These things are reliable, fast, stylish and comfortable. What more could you ask for??
THE GOOD AND THE BAD
John G. Smith, 09/30/2002
1994 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you have extra cash to spend on repairs then this is a good car for you. The design of the brakes only allows two cuts on the rotors so expect an $800 brake job every 60K miles. Going for scheduled maintenance every 10K does not prevent major problems from occuring. Try electrical problems that only Volvo can diagnose and repair. Overall a great car but you WILL need more than expected money for repairs but the same can be said for Mercedes and BMW so what else can you expect.
good value for the money
atlmberry, 04/22/2002
1994 Volvo 850 GLTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The value of options is good for the price range, however... if you are looking for reliability first, you probably don't want to look here. I got a "well" maintained 850 with only 83k miles - had it checked out before my purchase only to find out later there were many repairs required (A/C leak, rear main oil, front oil leak, etc.). It's a very nice looking car with alot of options but it's no Acura when it comes to repairs.
Volvo Quirks
CarltonJ, 12/04/2002
1994 Volvo 850 GLTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my third Volvo,(previous 244, and 744 owner). It has all the typical 'quirks' that make the old girl a Volvo. 1) electrical problems. It seems as soon as you go over 75k miles, the electrical system goes to pot, replacing bulbs in tail light, dash, and console instrument panel are a constant. Driver's side power seats don't recline anymore either. 2) Also, black trim on car peeled, and was repainted twice to no avail. 3) 6 disk CD changer in trunk is worthless, but sound system is great! I've got 130k on her now, and won't even think about another Volvo until I crack 200k. With age comes distinction...even if the lights keep going out.
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