Used 1997 Volvo 850 Consumer Reviews
Used 850 for sale
Nice family car
Crossbol, 04/02/2007
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
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This was my mother-in-law's car before she decided to give it to us as our wedding present. I spent some time fixing it and doing maintenance on it before we got it (she never did much to it, just drive it). After we got it, not many things went bad. Just regular things like CV boots ($55 for the entire axle), lower ball joint boots (still did not replace them), ABS module ($100 to rebuild it), alternator ($90 or so), odometer ($8 for the gear). I know that the evaporator core for A/C will go bad at some point, it is really common. The main thing is that I feel really good about my wife driving it with the kids, I know they are safe in it. Make it cheap, find parts online, you will save money.
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.
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My money pit!!
Jenn skier, 04/22/2003
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I grew up with Volvo and thought I could do no wrong buying one. I bought this vehicle with 52k from an older couple that supposedly took great care of the car. I have been in the shop so many times. The rear main seal and turbo seal went 2 days after I bought it and then the turbo seal went out again just last week. It has needed alot of things that are normal wear and tear much sooner than I expected. I love driving it and feel safe in it...but I'm not sure if I want to keep it...but since I've put so much money into it in need to get that dough back out... My advice if you buy one is.."Find a good Volvo repair shop-not the dealer to work with"
850R Nice sedan
gavin, 01/29/2003
1997 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I've had the car three years. Has performed reliably. Fun to drive. Great on the highway. Lots of room for rear passengers.
Fantastic Car
ralphie, 04/17/2003
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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This is the finest automobile I have ever owned, I have had Cadillac's, Lexus's, Mercedes Benz's, other Volvo's, but I have never had any to equal this one. The only thing that was any problem was that I had to check the book to see what some of the dashboard controls were.