1994 Volvo 850 GLT review from North America
"Mechanics dream - owners nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Before purchasing this car from a used car dealer, we brought it to a mechanic for a check-out. He indicated no major problems.
After purchasing it, we brought it to a Volvo shop for a tune-up, changing the timing belt (as it was due). -> ~$1000.
A couple of months later, we spent another $800 on the heater core - as it went out - thus flooding the interior of the car.
Just recently, we had to replace the transmission with a new one (this is a notorious problem with this year and model Volvo as it was the first year they came-out with this configuration - front wheel drive - on this model.
We've become to know the Volvo dealer all too well. Sian-ara, this lemon is going up for sale.
General comments?
Looks nice.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2002 |