1996 Volvo 850 GLT review from North America
"Second Volvo to save my life."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oxygen sensor failure.
Stereo kept shorting out.
General comments?
This was my second Volvo, the first having been destroyed by a tractor trailer.
This car was a great car, I didn't enjoy it as much as my previous 740 in part beacuse of the automatic transmission.
It felt slightly detached in comparison to the 740.
The 850 was a comfortable car to drive, very luxurious, interior very spacious.
Once again Volvo engineering saved my life, I tried to dodge a deer and spun the car and went backwards into a telephone pole at about 40 mph destroying the back of the car, I managed to stumble away from the wreck after kicking the door open (heavy frame damage) but all in all I was fine.
After my experiences my children will drive Volvo's.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2005 |