Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Great Car!! - 1996 Volvo 850
  By josh63 - October 30 - 4:18 pm

  I bought this car about 2 months ago. It had about 144,500 miles on it when I got it. I just hit 150,000 today! I have to say the one downfall of this vehicle is the gas mileage I average 26mpgs. I willl say in the short time that I have owned this car I have been pleased, I commute about 1.5 hours to and from school so its holding up to about 150 miles a day, which is very good for a car of its age. The interior is very comfortable, and very well designed, my driver seat heater quit working, that is the only downfall I have seen on the inside. The car also handles very well in the rain, I hate to say it but I almost enjoy driving in the rain now!! When this one dies I WILL have another one!

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  Fast Wagon - 1996 Volvo 850
  By Volvo Driver - October 19 - 2:00 am

  Bought this car used from a dealer. It had 49,000 miles, but looked perfect, and had all the maintenance records. The engine is great, lots of power at stop lights and on the highway. Great for long trips, seats fold totally flat, and can go well over 420 miles on a tank of gas. My only complaint is with the ride over even moderately rough roads. You feel every road bump. I have driven over some pot holes where I thought the front end would fall off the car shook so badly. Ironically, the car rides much better when fully loaded with people and luggage.

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  lolos volvo - 1996 Volvo 850
  By lolo - September 24 - 10:00 am

  great solid car, even the trunk lid is heavy so you know the passenger cage will be protected in case of serious accident. fast car,as soon as u pass the initial turbo lag, for its size and weight. above average maintenance/ repair fees but not unusual or even less than other european cars. Master cylinder replaced at around 80000 miles, otherwise no other major repairs done.

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  Tough Expensive Workhorse - 1996 Volvo 850
  By xcvbvbb - August 13 - 10:00 am

  Ive driven the 850 60000 miles in 3 years and I find it extremely reliable. There a re a lot of aggressive young drivers in my area and I dont worry if the idiots crash into me - a land rover rearended me and merely bashed up the boot lid. It builds up your driving confidence if youre nervous on the roads. Replacement parts are expensive - ive been quoted 2000 for replacement ABS unit.

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  I love this Car!! - 1996 Volvo 850
  By Cody - August 1 - 7:23 pm

  I drive back and forth to school twice a week. I have never had any major problems.

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  volvo 850 turbo - 1996 Volvo 850
  By patagonia - June 8 - 10:00 am

  great car high performance comfotable suprisingly fast and nimble loaded with features that would be extra costly on other makes

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  Sad car - 1996 Volvo 850
  By pickaxpete - March 5 - 2:00 am

  I think this is the worst used car I have ever owned. After having the car inspected pre sale, all kinds of problems have cost me thousands and I have only driven it 3000 miles. From emission control problems to sensors to brakes this car continues to go bad. I spent over a thousand on emission repairs and hundreds more on brakes and recently the sensor that controls traction, ABS and cruise went bad. The dealer I am going to says that many of these problems are not common at my mileage of 100,000 but this car seems to have alot of problems. If you buy one, do it from a dealer and get a good, written warranty which includes passing state emission tests.

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  Worst car Ive ever owned - 1996 Volvo 850
  By Unhappy in NJ - December 30 - 10:00 am

  We bought this car originally because of its safety and reliability ratings. I still feel safe in it, but its been one headache after another: little things at first, but then a $1,400 A/C repair at 45,000 miles, numerous electrical system issues, and today, at 91,000 miles, Im told a rod in the engine has been thrown. Unreal...this in a car that was meticulously maintained. Id never by another Volvo.

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  Fun car if youre rich - 1996 Volvo 850
  By zachj - December 23 - 10:00 am

  Bought 96850R volvo in 99.I was 16 when I got and for the first few months it was great.After that I wished I had bought a bicycle instead,would have saved about 15000.Had to replace both back brake rotors.Battery went dead about twice a week.Alternator broke twice.Tracs and abs light is always on and dealership doesnt know a damn thing about fixing it.A/C is the worst thing ever.Leaks out once a month.

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  Our Second Volvo - 1996 Volvo 850
  By Tankjr1996 - December 18 - 8:33 pm

  We also own a 90 240DL (175K mi). I bought this car with 45K mi for $14,900 as a lease return from NC. The ride is tight but not rough. It handles great and feels VERY solid. No problems yet except for a loose radio knob. Even with 80K on it, it still wholesales for $10K. All in all Im glad I bought it.