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mtlatham, 02/27/2002
1996 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Air Conditioner has gone out $1500. Emissions sensor has gone out $1500. Incessant squeaks and rattles. I have basically torn out the dash trying to find one rattle - still haven't found it. Dealerships suck. I owned an Acura before this - I will go back.
Love hate relationship
dglassm, 09/03/2003
1996 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I really love this car when its not in the the repair shop. Fortunately, I have found a tire shop to do my repairs. The volvo dealer repair shops are a major league ripoff. Shim kit 10 dollars online , dealership 120.00 . Rear pads and rotors 600.00 (tire shop 280)The brakes have been my major problem. Somthing is always wrong. When the check engine light comes on be sure to check the master hose , a leak here will create erroneous data on the 02 sensor. I have become used to all the sqeaks , creaks and rattles. Next time I will buy toyota/lexus or honda/acura.
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At 140 mph . . .
Bogus Skier, 09/28/2002
1996 Volvo 850 Platinum Limited Edition Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Turbo can achieve that speed but it sounds and feels like it's in a hurricane. Bought new. Few problems: 2 batteries, some nuisance rattles. Smokes up mountain roads. New higher profile tires: handling and ride improved. Wt. distribution compromises handling. Steering heavy - requires firm, deliberate input; precise road sense in return but over- steer prone. Seating comfort is remarkable. Repair/routine maintenance myself so expenses minimal. Replacing pads at 45K without the need for rotors. Unused extended warty. Leather durable and wearing exceptionally well. Unless it begins to fall apart, will keep it around for another 5 to 8 yrs.
Thank you Volvo
Thank you Volvo, 11/25/2009
1996 Volvo 850 Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Thank you for being the only forced induction that uses reg-87 gas and i still cannot believe it. The car runs and drives great, V-8 power and 4-cyl. gas sipping i cannot lose and do not forget the great volvo safety just incase things get out of hand. buy one now and thank me later
Love This Car - And I am Picky!
Ricardo, 11/22/2008
1996 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Never thought I would even own a Volvo, let alone say I loved one. Keep them maintained and they will keep on going! Do a few modifications and these will not only get better gas mileage (30+ if you can keep your foot out of the turbo) but also blow the doors off of most cars out there.