1995 Volvo 850 Turbo review from North America

Control arm bushings, motor mounts and general issues with all other cars (bulbs, normal wear n' tear).

I got this car a week ago from someone I knew who took 'OK' care of the car. No leaks, minor dings and scratches along the road of life.

This is my second Volvo, and if I have learned one thing about these cars, it is that unless you plan on driving the car for a long time without intention of buying another car, then don't get one.

If it is something you plan on driving until it dies and you get another car, you're wasting your money. Volvo's cost money to keep up and running well. It is much cheaper to fix a Volvo than buy another car, and the reward from driving this car is worth it in my opinion.

I replaced the timing belt, all the seals and internals that go with it along with the water pump. I also had to replace the control arm bushings and the motor mounts, along with the shock tower mounts, which seems to be the weak spot on these cars.

Keep the oil changed, the recommended services kept up and this car will go to 300,000 miles no problem. Let it go and try to fix it later and you are in trouble.

Again, fixing this car and driving it is cheaper than a new car, and it runs better than most newer cars.