1997 Volvo 850 T-5 review from North America
"Best first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leather seats worn slightly.
Had to replace the rear speakers.
Several of the lights on the console have gone out.
Previous owner replaced:
ABS controller
All hoses
Shocks
And a lot of other stuff, however it has never had any engine or transmission problems.
General comments?
In sports mode it has good acceleration, however its gas mileage is comparable to most modern small SUVs (17 city, 24 highway).
It is very reliable and is built like a tank.
It's my first car, and with the rear seats folded down, it has plenty of space for a bike, my surfboard, or whatever else you want to stick in it. It handles amazingly and is just a great car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L 5-cylinder turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 172000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 176040 miles |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2008 |