1996 Volvo 850 review from North America
"Mediocre"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
General comments?
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.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2007 |