1996 Volvo 850 GLT review from North America
"A Car not to be overlooked!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced Main Seal.
A/C coil needs to be Replaced. ($1200 USD)
Struts and Suspension has been Replaced.
Tires, Rotors, and Brakes.
Sparks plugs
Fuel Filter
Replaced Air Filter with a Drop In K&N.
General comments?
Impressed by the car's quickness, especially in Sport Mode.
Seats are very comfortable, but the driver's seat needs to be replaced because of wear and tear, also the plastic seems to have issues with cracking unfortunately.
Car handles like no other.
As far as maintenance, there's a lot of do it yourself if you have the tools and time to it.
Gas Mileage is excellent and for those who have bad mileage, buy some Lucas Fuel Injector Cleaner and that will solve the problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2005 |