1996 Volvo 850 Reviews - Page 9 of 20

Weird problem with the steering at about 50k miles.

Computer problems that made it fail smog about 100k miles.

Brake problems.

Fuel pump.

Antenna motor.

Several other things I can't remember.

Mediocre at best as far as reliability. Repairs are fairly expensive.

It's slow, but handles well. I like driving it, though it's nothing great.

Visibility isn't very good. The thick posts between the windows might help the car hold a truck on the roof, but they might keep you from seeing a truck on the road.

The cruise control stopped working at 40,000 miles. The check engine light was on more often than not. The brakes constantly needed repairing. The little door to the gas cap would not open, so we had to move a panel in the back to pop a wire to open it every time we wanted to put in gas. At 106,000 miles, it died, even though we were vigilant about service and using premium gas. NEVER AGAIN.

A very expensive machine, totally unreliable.

The air conditioning conked out on meat 173 000 KM, and it took a week and a half at the dealership (certified Volvo dealer) to fix, which was quite annoying.

Had to replace the fan belt - inexpensive, but, took 1 day.

The car is incredibly quick for how heavy it is.

It handles like it's on rails.

It packs a lot of grunt, that really puts a smile on your face! (especially when some revhead 'cool dude' drop outs line up at the lights in their 1995 Holden Calais, flashing their lights and laughing etc, didn't take much to send them speechless) Turbo Volvo > Tryhard Holden.

I get a lot of comments 'hey, nice car'.

I have a sticker on the back that says 'bloody volvo driver'.

NB: I have a 850R, pretty special model. Red in colour.

Staggering specs: 185 Kw. :D.

It was my first car, got it as a UNI graduation present from my parents. (I had a underpowered 'mosquito' sounding motorbike before hand; so mum 'n' dad bought me a volvo; obviously they were a little worried about me on a bike.

HEEPS of safety features.

Feels like a tank.

You feel good knowing your driving one of the most solid, safest cars around.

If there was a crash between my Volvo and a 'Ford Falcon', I know what car I'd rather be in. Hint: the swedish built car, renowned for safety throughout the world since its existence.

Safer then most BRAND new cars.

Bloody brilliant.(I need to go drive it now).

Though I've only ever had one car.