Used 1997 Volvo 850 Consumer Reviews
Used 850 for sale
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.
Good older used car
Doug, 02/09/2007
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
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Bought used with 100,000 miles. Things to watch for that we learned; The battery had been replaced because the car had been sitting for 6 months. This cleared the OBD-II. Have the seller get the emissions!!! You have to go through a crazy "drive cycle" to get the OBD out of a "Not Ready" with emissions folks. Beware of rear transfer seal going out around 100,000 as well. Evident by oil drips or oil on bottom back of engine. $800 repair!!! Great driving car though. Bought for safety features.
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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.
Great value when purchased used.
Michael Kamentsev, 05/05/2003
1997 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Wagon
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Love the shape of my 850R wagon. Still contemporary interior. Very spacious. Purchased for $11,000 with 85,000 miles in bad condition. Invested $1000 to change all fluids, battery, brakes and tubro seals and hoses. Running like a bueauty for a year- no problems. I also have 88 Volvo 240 with 180,000 and expect to put 300,000 miles on it :) This is not a joke - just go to a junk yard to see 240s with over 300,000 miles on them. Welcome to Volvo family :)
This one's a keeper
socaldriver, 04/21/2002
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I bought my '97 850GLT sedan new, and have put on 98,000 miles in 5 yrs. The worst problems so far have been related to the on board computer. You need a Volvo dealer to diagnose any problems when the "check engine" lamp goes on because most local mechanics won't spend the money on the diagnostic equipment needed. Idiot lights aside, I have seen way fewer problems with this car than some other more expensive sedans out there. Plus I've seen a lots of real old Volvos still on the road. There is a entire subculture involved in restoring and modifying Volvo's...and they start with cars that have 100K + miles because it's such a solid car to begin with.