1995 Volvo 850 review from North America
"The car of my dreams"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Odometer stopped.
Motor mount replaced.
Insignificant inside lights failed.
Front brakes warped and were replaced.
O2 sensor replaced.
General comments?
This was my lipstick-red dream car. It had been hit in the front before I got it and pulled a bit to the right, but still it was effortless to drive 3,000 miles cross country. I drove 60 miles a day on Seattle freeways and it made the difference between hyper-stress and happiness. And it would outrun almost anything on the road. Comfort, great AC and sound, nimble as all get-out. Financial difficulties forced me to downsize payments or I would have it still.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2003 |