1994 Volvo 850 Turbo review from North America
"Volvo finally builds a car that can get your attention"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has had almost no engine or transmission problems since I first got it. It was running rough at first, but if you drive it regularly, it smooths out.
Some problems that I have had were that the trunk solenoid in the lock gave out. The lock wouldn't lock automatically, but it would manually.
The ignition also gave out and had to be ordered from Sweden.
Other than that, all of the maintenance has been regular.
General comments?
This car has surprised me in many ways. First is the performance. It is not a super fast car, but it is not by any means slow. Much faster than you would expect from a Volvo.
Also, the four speed auto is as smooth as you could expect. You don't even feel the shifts.
The interior is very comfortable with lots of room, if it is a bit boring. It can be a bit noisy at idle though.
The styling is good, but it can be a bit dated. Fuel economy isn't great, best is about 29 on the freeway and 21 in the city.
Overall though, it is a great car, and is just as good or better than the European cars that are being made now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L 5 cylinder turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 104000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2008 |