Used 1997 Volvo 850 Consumer Reviews
Used 850 for sale
Nice car
Jillibean, 10/16/2004
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Wagon
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Just purchased my new wagon to replace my 245 Turbo with 186000. Nice car, love the luxury. Wish every window had controls. I researched the vehicle before I purchased and knew that the evaporator and the rear engine seal had already been replaced. Gas leaking from the bushings near the heat shield but volvo will replace as a safety recall. It's got 81000 miles and I purchased it for $5900 including tax. I'm happy. The broker didn't know what he had!
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!
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Stay away from Volvo
FormerVolvo Lover, 10/04/2002
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Wagon
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I bought a '97 Volvo from the biggest dealership in Washington DC. That car was absolute garbage. It was in the shop literally every other month. It was a "certified used car," (which means nothing as you will come to find out). It was trash. Stay away from Volvo.
Great Car!
abbyc85, 10/25/2004
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
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My family has had this car for 7 years now and it has had barely any problems! It has been so incredibly reliable. Even though volvos are more expensive to fix, this one I found had less problems to fix. The biggest problem we experienced was the bushings had be replaced, but that's what you get when you're a crazy teenage driver! I ran into so many freaking things and it is still as sturdy as a rock!
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.