Used 1997 Volvo 850 Consumer Reviews
Used 850 for sale
Good Car!
Volvo 850 Driver, 05/26/2002
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought car 25,000 miles ago. I've only had to replace a control arm in the front end. Car runs well, with oil changes every 3,000 miles (at 3,000 on the oil change, engine seems to make a ticking noise which disappears with an oil change.) When I purchased it, it had some interior lights out. Also, radio volume is not working properly - turn down the volume, sometimes it turns all the way down with just a touch of the dial; turn it up, sometimes it maxes the volume with just a touch of the dial. Only other negative - the shift lock button clicks when I step on the brake to shift out of neutral. It's actually "fun" to drive for a wagon.
Love Volvo
volvos, 03/29/2002
1997 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wouldn't buy anything but it!
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Would Never Buy Another Volvo
Colton, 03/23/2003
1997 Volvo 850 T5 Turbo 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I think this is a terrific car (when it works). I had probably $10,000 worth of repairs when under warranty: rear engine seals, A/C evaporator, shutter motors for the climate control, and on and on. Things fixed at the dealer don't stay fixed. I have had to contact Volvo of America to get things fixed. One thing after another goes wrong.
Little Things that Kill?
Brian, 04/06/2005
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
2 years ago this July, I traded this car, a '97 850 with 82K, for a no hassle '98 F150, as we added another child to the nest. I have to say, overall, I love the car. I wish it had a sunroof and the sporty rims, that's it. I love the base acceleration and sport mode, and the handling. What I don't like is the little things that have now added up to almost $3K, 2 yrs later with 104K. Yes, this car was exposed to salt air for 2 years, we towed a small 15ft boat under 2K pounds, and yes we commute to and drive in Philadelphia. I now have a sluggish trans, torque mount, struts and strut bushing probs, possibly shocks, had brake problems, re- occuring belt problems, axle boots$, and electrical.
Happy with the 850
Happy Owner, 02/17/2005
1997 Volvo 850 T5 Turbo 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 850 T5 has been great for five years now. MPG on the highway remains constant at about 30, (70 to 70 mph). Repairs to date: fuel pump at 175,000; timing belt tensioner at 221,000. Oil leaks are beginning to appear and the ABS waring light is starting to come on from time to time. I probably won't have these problems fixed....at 222,000 miles I can't justify spending more $$ on the car. (And yes, Volvo owners, I too have bought dozens of light bulbs for this Volvo over the years.) This was my third Volvo and I'm looking for my fourth one now. A great car oveall.