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my last volvo
brute, 07/13/2004
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
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i loved my 740, drove it till 165,000 miles and still ran great. thought i was upgrading w/the 850. there is always something breaking. spent $1200 on ac leak (that volvo should have fixed at their cost, since the repair is due to a design defect), the anti lock breaks are out ($800), can't get tires to last more than 25000 miles, trim falling off the outside. it is fun to drive when it runs right.
The Green Hornet
medorin , 03/10/2003
1997 Volvo 850 4dr Sedan
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I was surprised by its performance when I first drove it. Very responsive in traffic, quick and easy to maneuver. I like the turning radius. It has a somewhat odd layout on the dash but I quickly got used to it. Traveled through the California desert and into the Sierras with the outside temp of about 100F, five people in the car and no problem. Never slowed down when climbing.
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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"
Can't Beat a Volvo
Volvo-4-Life, 04/07/2003
1997 Volvo 850 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car in late Oct 2002 and it has been the best choice I've made when it comes to a used car. It has a great sporty ride with that little touch of luxury. It also has been very reliable too.
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.