1994 Volvo 850 855 Wagon review from North America
"Great grocery getter that should last forever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning condensor leaks.
Center console lights required replacement by the dealer (including seat heater switches).
General comments?
Very pleased overall with vehicle. This is my first foreign car and thus my first Volvo. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
The interior is very well appointed and extremely comfortable. Well made and solid. Undercarriage is aerodynamic and smooth. Very few places for road salt to wedge into and rot the frame or body.
Only complaints are the dealer costs for servicing. I'm one who usually does my own service work and most auto parts stores don't stock parts or even show listings for the 850. I'm starting to use the internet more for these things but dealing with core charges and getting the right parts is difficult when the store isn't right around the corner.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 168 hp 5 cylinder (non-turbo) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 77000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Celebrity |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2000 |