1997 Volvo 850 review from North America
"Too many major repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS brain.
Both front struts.
Both rear seat-belts.
Brakes and rotors.
Starter.
New tires every 25k. This is very annoying. High end or low end tires, this car just chews through them.
General comments?
Very comfortable to dive for long trips. The feel of the car is quite tank-like.
I have found a wonderful local Volvo only shop that treats me well, but the service this car needs is still frequent and expensive. My advice is to pass on a Volvo. This 850 will be my last Volvo.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 5 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2006 |