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reliability? 850 95

posted by  someone claiming to be brett on  Mon Dec 17 02:26 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I have now narrowed my car search down to a 1995 850 GLT that appears to be well taken care of, has it's book stamped at the appropriate intervals, and has 107,000 miles.

Nevertheless, I am concerned about the ability of this car to last. I have a 240 currently (84 - 205,000 miles) and it has been a great car. I could continue to drive it but I would really like something newer.

I am aware of the 850 evaporator problem. My question is: could I put 200,000 or 300,000 miles on a well cared for 850? I would like to drive the next car I get for 100,000 miles (5 years or so).

Any thoughts or suggestions would be very welcome.

Thanks brett - Austin, Texas







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    Re: reliability? 850 95

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ray Niblett on  Mon Dec 17 07:23 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Brett, see the post:

    "thinking about buying a 1995 850 wagon"

    above for similar info (people might see that one first

    before yours).







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    Durability? 850 95

    posted by  someone claiming to be Punxsutawney Phil on  Mon Dec 17 02:51 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Well, I'm hoping....I surely would not want one without all the nice stamps in the logbook. I'd also look to see if the automatic transmission fluid has been changed. (The AT is the other sore point.)

    Based on the two 945Ts I looked at this past weekend, a 850GLT is likely to stand the test of time much better, at least as far as the interior.

    Otherwise, the difference between the FWD and RWD Volvos is striking, it's like the difference between a Boeing 777 and a DC3....

    -Groundhog






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