1995 Volvo 850 GLT from UK and Ireland - Comments

11th Dec 2004, 12:31

"An excellent family car which isn't too expensive to run"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

General comments?

This car is built to last.

The bodywork is still without rust.

Acceleration is very good and remains good despite its age.

It's very economical @ 30 MPG urban - 40 MPG motorway.

The boot is huge!

Handling isn't the best and lets the side down.

Seat adjustment is adequate, loads of room in the back though.


6th Apr 2005, 14:46

You get 30 MPG urban? I get only 20-25 MPG. What's going on here?


25th Mar 2006, 15:21

I've just bought one as a backup car, what's wrong with the handling?


24th Nov 2006, 05:32

If it's a 2.5 then I agree to differ as I only get 20-25mpg. I do drive it pretty hard tho!

Absolutely nothing wrong with the handling. Very Predictable and stable. I guess that wee bit of roll pitching it into corners spooks some people perhaps? Don't be scared its quite normal, especially with an estate. Best advice use decent grippy tyres! Cheap hard things will make it want to go straight on in corners when pushed hard.

Over all a fantastic useful "Proper" car.

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