Used 1996 Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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My Dream Car
Ed G.H., 03/30/2002
Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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Always wanted a Volvo; finally got one! My 850GLT is the cat's meow. Wouldn't mind parts costing less and more repair facilities willing to work on Volvos. My Volvo is mint condition and gives me the luxury ride I like for half the price of most alike competitors. Would gladly buy Volvo again!
Money Pit
KBarry, 12/23/2002
Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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This car is an utter joy to drive and one of the most comfortable cars when it is not in the repair shop. This year alone I've had the rear main seal, ABS controle module and radiator fan go. Very common problems on these cars and Volvo does not stand behind them, especially the brake problems. They claim they have no knowledge of these problems. I have filed a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association for the brake problems. Repairs are astronomical and relaibility is subpar for a luxury vehicle.
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Bosco, 04/27/2002
Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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The car has been very dependable. The steering has excellent feel, but the handling in corners could be better. The interior space is excellent and the flexibilty offered by having the seat backs fold down is a major plus. In its price class, I think it was an excellent choice.
starting to wonder
A.J., 07/06/2002
Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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I bought this volvo with 100,000 miles on it. I did all my homework before I bought this car and I did a lot of questioning on wether or not this was going to be a good car for the mileage and all but every review was ranting and raving on how the 1996 850 was bullet proof and all the bugs were worked out. It is a great car but it is expensive to repair . All of the things that I have had repaired on it were wear and tear. Or were they? It needed brakes with one new caliper $720, O2 sensor $350, tracs light came on $500, check engine light $700, I now have 154,000 miles on the car.
A European Buick!
djfkeefe, 08/02/2008
Volvo 850 GLT 4dr Sedan
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Major advantage: comfort, most comfortable car I've ever owned. Gasoline mileage respectable - 25 mpg. Major drawback: maintenance costs - cost $4800 in the 4 yrs I owned it, and was facing as much for this year. Started to use oil, 1 qt per 3M miles. Wind-dam too low, knocked it off several times on low concrete barriers (difficult repair). Nonsensible design: headlight wipers, but no rear window wiper? Why?