Used 1997 Volvo 850 Consumer Reviews
Used 850 for sale
850R raises some questions
Dalmatian Wagon, 09/09/2002
1997 Volvo 850 R Turbo 4dr Wagon
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Why buy a Volvo? My reasons was space, performance, and a raise at work. This wagon zooms to 60mph in 7.0 seconds with 240hp and 220 ft. lbs of torque @ a low 2000 rpm. Love the Turbo! It’s a solid performer, but not as smooth as I had hoped. Steering feel, cornering feel, and brake feel just don’t feel as solid and confidence inspiring as I had hoped. The power band, however, keeps me coming back for more every day. Timing belt was just changed so time will tell how this hellion holds up. If you see a white wagon on your tail, you may want to move to the right…
proud to own
hadabetterfind, 06/16/2009
1997 Volvo 850 T5 Turbo 4dr Sedan
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My 1997 850 T5 has been a reliable and fun drive, providing good power and handling. Heading past 200K miles, it has had no extreme engine problems and has performed beyond my expectations. The 5 cylinder provides adequate power and a reliable 25 mpg, glad I found it.
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The Honeymoon is Over
Mike M., 09/11/2002
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
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Performance is good. Problems: You need the AC most of the year. The trunk is too small, poor interior storage, lane changes are very hazardous (HUGE 'B'pillar). Biggest problem -- repairs. You need an extended warranty. Already had about thirty repairs. Many trouble areas -- toy-like plastic parts, air conditioning , exterior trim, ABS, brake rotors, tappets, spark plug wires short-out after mild water spray under the hood, rear gas shocks, engine mounts, and others. Good early reliability, but this car is aging very rapidly.
Suprisingly fun, yet......
Atlanta 850 , 04/20/2002
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I purchase a 1997 GLT Sedan about two years ago with 38,000 miles. I've put an additional 40,000 on the vehicle. Like another poster, I took my vehicle in for an oil leak & it turned out to be a rear main seal (big $$$$) at 70,000. There have been no other issues with the car. It has solid performance characteristics and is assisting nicely with my transition into adulthood at 32 (it is my first non-manual transmission). Not as fun to drive as my old Integra GSR....but its a heck of a lot quieter!
Solid, dependable car
MR. TEE, 04/24/2002
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
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This has been a trouble free car for me. Bought it used n 1998. Still very solid feeling at 67K miles. No complaints, very happy with my Volvo!