1995 Volvo 850 T-5R review from North America
"A very unique and different car for someone who doesn't mind the headache of upkeep"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine mount collapsed.
Front upper strut mounting cup cracked.
Driver's side front hub/bearing unit.
There is a slight oil drip. It's nothing substantial and I don't need to add oil to the car.
General comments?
I originally bought the car because I thought that I was buying into Volvo safety and reliability. I haven't gotten into an accident so I can't vouch for the safety, but the reliability has been quite poor. I have had to put a lot of money into this car in just the 20K miles I've had it.
It does drive well and the interior is extremely comfortable and spacious. The engine is very willing and 0-60 times are about 6.5 seconds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | MG B |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2001 |