Used 1996 Volvo 850 R Consumer Reviews
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I love it
Newif, 02/01/2003
1996 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best car that i'we ever driven. lots of power. Great performance, great handeling. Go for an 850 R.
Impressively quick
DIC_CAMARILLO, 12/01/2009
1996 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our Volvo 850R wagon was suppose to be a Home Depot weekend hauler and occasional camping car. Then I discovered the economy/power button! Wow! This car really moves. The economy mode allows the transmission to shift at lower rpms and less boost. The power mode lets this wonderful little engine roar! Turbo boost up, rpms up - right in the power band! If the numbers are correct, this car will beat my Boxster. After feeling the boost, I believe it will walk away from my Boxster up to 80mph. The seats are also very comfortable, the car has nice features and it sure is fun to drive. The suspension is okay at best. Overall a very impressive little box.
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.
Not your father's Volvo !!!
ciancetta, 03/04/2002
1996 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A wonderful car to own. Wish dealer service was better!!!
Keeper
gmac, 09/25/2002
1996 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
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