1995 Volvo 850 review from Australia and New Zealand

Well, the radiator went, that got replaced, then the water pump, then the thermostat, and then the air conditioner and heating stopped working, and the whole electrical system won't work unless you turn the key back a little.

The car also randomly shuts down and loses its ability to steer and brake properly, sometimes not for weeks, and then for no reason hot or cold.

Also the transmission keeps staying in fourth gear for no reason.

1700 dollars down the drain, and now the head gasket has completely stuffed up, it will be several thousand more to fix, and all I can do is sell what parts work on the net to recoup a small amount of what this crap box has cost me.

These cars when they are working, are really nice, I loved it, but there are so many things wrong with it, and trust me, when it falls apart on you, unless you are made of money, you will want to set it on fire.

I talked to other owners, many have had similar problems with the cooling system breaking down and the transmission.

My advice, even if it looks pretty as can be, and the low kilometres and pristine engine bay and purring sound tempt you, don't be fooled, you are better off with an ugly Toyota that works, than a scandinavian beauty that ruins you!