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Used 1997 Volvo 850 Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Very Good, But Not Great

popeye, 03/14/2003
1997 Volvo 850 T5 Turbo 4dr Sedan
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Original owner, now 55k miles. Best car I ever owned, but two major faults: A/C is very prone to break downs (the controls and doors in dash); and heavy rain storm water splashing into the engin compartment causes the dash warning lights to come on and loss of power steering, etc. Believe belt must get wet and slip. Service at dealer is excellent. Thinking about buying another one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Happiness is volvo

SIRO, 01/28/2006
1997 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Wagon
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Ive owned 2 850 sedans and this is my first turbo wagon. It's been nothing but fun to drive.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

my 850r racer

erk1983, 11/22/2005
1997 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Sedan
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i bought this car after a long line of subaru sport sedans and was really not sure what to expect.. well i was blown away at the power and the handling... this car's performance is an unparalleled experience.. great drive

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5 out of 5 stars

Still a Great Car After 7 years & 90k mi

Happy Volvo Owner, 09/01/2003
1997 Volvo 850 T5 Turbo 4dr Wagon
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We bought a 1997 850 T-5 wagon in Sept. of 1996. The car looks and drives no different now, then the day we drove it home. It is easy and fun to drive; the Sport mode on the transmission is awesome. Traction Control and snow tires make it grate in the snow. The cup holders are too small and too delicte. The power window controls are unreachable when cup holders are out. The 850 is very versitile; lots of cargo room, seats fold down easily, roof rails are handy. The dash is easy to use, the stereo and dual climate control are awesome. I will be buying many more Volvos.

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5 out of 5 stars

Can't Beat a Volvo

Volvo-4-Life, 04/07/2003
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car in late Oct 2002 and it has been the best choice I've made when it comes to a used car. It has a great sporty ride with that little touch of luxury. It also has been very reliable too.

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