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Pretty good, not great
katiek, 09/27/2003
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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The really annoying thing about this car is the AC. I live in Florida, and I'm convinced that Swedes don't know jack about AC. AC first broke only 2000 miles out of warranty for $2500 ("condenser") and now again with same three years later. (According to repair guy, the design is such that the entire engine has to be removed to get at the AC unit. What a dopey design!) I plan on getting rid of it because I'm not willing to sink over 2 grand into a 6 1/2 year old car with 125K miles. Also, I agree about flimsy cup holders, and none in back seat. Acceleration and handling are excellent tho!
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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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!
Love the car, wish it was more reliable
roxydog, 04/15/2005
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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Bought with 60K miles almost 3 years ago as a replacement for another 850 totaled in a very bad, single car accident (flipped after hitting a tree) where I walked away without even a bruise (no one else in the car with me). Now just over 172K. Average 25-28 mpg in mixed driving (75% hwy).I would absolutely buy another Volvo but for the maintenance. I have not had some of the most common problems (rear main seal oil leak, AC cond, ABS/TRACS unit), I have had plenty of problems that cost too much: rotors, O2 sensors, tie rods, ball joints, air pump...will probably replace w/ Accord, even though the Volvo is just a lot of fun (when its working). see brickboard.com for common problems/solutions.
Volvo 850 - not all that!
JrzMike, 04/05/2002
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
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We leased the car preowned... It was never disclosed to us that it had been in an accident. Luckily we purchased an extended warranty. The car has had to have a new computer put in, new ABS system, the A/C recharged, the computer still doesn't work right, the car has had to be repainted in the front because the repair job was not done right, The car rattles in the front, side and back now that it has hit 49K miles.