1996 Volvo 850 R review from Australia and New Zealand
"Best value performance/luxury package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
'Top' engine mount cracked.
Air conditioning compressor packed in.
Brake disc ground/worn out.
Driver's heated seat not working.
General comments?
The performance was underpowered on take off, but once the engine's RPM was up around the 2500 mark it performed very well (depending on what gear you were in), especially when driving in excess of 110 kmh and overtaking.
Interior fit out was second to none (almost) with power everything and leather.
Tyres and wheels look fantastic, but with such a low profile on a heavy car, I was always worried about the cattle grids/railway crossing's on the way to the family's farm.
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  | Tremendously safe reliable workhorse |
  | Excellent build, ride, handling and safety, a little underpowered |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 95000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Calibra |
| Date of Entry | 17th July, 2001 |