Used 1996 Volvo 850 Consumer Reviews
Used 850 for sale
Disappointed
PGHowner, 10/27/2003
1996 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car with intentions of being able to pass on to my child a safe/reliable used vehicle that would last several years. I have had various problems with it since purchasing it - having brakes repaired most often (1-2 times a year). I will never buy a Volvo again - my next car will be a Nissan, Toyota or Volkwagen.
Lovely Car, Top Secret Repair Info
janow, 11/18/2003
1996 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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I got this car for $6500 in January 2003 with 88K miles. Its lovely car and so far has needed only $500 for new brakes (local mechanic). But the seat belt needs to be replaced for about $185, and I worry about repair. I've always bought real shop manuals for cars I own to spot BS and help me fix simple things without going to dealers who make a big deal out of everything. Volvo does everything possible to frustrate this: the real shop manuals are a set costing about $1000 rather than the usual $50 - $100.
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gmac, 09/25/2002
1996 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Sedan
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Have enjoyed everything about R! Great acceleration, handling good for sedan. Been smacked 3 times by poor drivers....great protection, never close to injury! Safety plus. Seats are best...cannot stand other luxury seats..especially for long trip, replaced radio x'x 3 (all on warranty.) A/C fine for 6 years, then leak in heater coil. Ride harsher than GLT sedan, but wouldn't trade ddue to other features. Love it at 207K miles....hate the "soft" 17 inch wheels, bend...but saved life once so....! Cannot find a replacement with all features I like ...keep it til 300K or 400K.
Sports sedan
TheBLK850, 11/19/2003
1996 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Sedan
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This car is off the hook. When you click sport mode and hit the gas POWER POWER. I love racing this poeple with audi's mustangs Grand prix GTP's. They all think that volvos are slow yet they don't know about the 8.6Psi turbo charger under the hood. The turbo charger is the heart and sole to to the 850 turbo model. It just loves to sip on oil.
Super Safe Family Car
volvodaddy, 04/10/2002
1996 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Wagon
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Safest car I've ever been in--and it feels that way too. Some electrical problems early on, but the dealer fixed them under warranty. Extremely comfortable ride, well laid-out interior.