Volvo AWD 850 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 4/2005 850 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

95 850 GLT - What to look for when buying used? 850

posted by  ghop83 on  Fri Oct 8 08:13 CST 2004
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Tue May 18 10:28 CST 2010
[RELATED]

I'm a 240 guy myself, but i'm looking at a 95 850 GLT Wagon. (asking $4995) The body, interior and everything is in great shape and it has 142,000 miles on it. Non-turbo. Are there any common problems i should look for or anything that i should pay close attention to when i give it a test drive this weekend? It cranked right up when i looked at it the other day, no smoking and all the windows etc works. Any help is appreciated.
Greg
--
85 244 GL








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

    95 850 GLT - Decided to pass... 850

    posted by  ghop83 on  Mon Oct 11 09:24 CST 2004
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Tue May 18 10:28 CST 2010
    [RELATED]

    Yeah, after digging around on this site and looking at the car again we decided to pass on it. I looked thru the manuals and no records were recorded recently so i felt it was too much of a risk. We did however drive a 2002 VW Passat Wagon 1.8 turbo and was very impressed... the price was a little too high for me. I think i'm just gonna dump some money in my 240 and roll on. Thanks for the replys
    greg
    --
    85 244 GL








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    95 850 GLT - What to look for when buying used? 850

    posted by  fixit2003 on  Mon Oct 11 08:48 CST 2004
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] [RELATED]

    After my experiences w/ my '95 and reading alot of these entrys in brickboard I would suggest giving the 850's a PASS. I think Volvo missed the mark with this one although with all cars it depends alot on what the previous owner has done....or not done.








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    95 850 GLT - What to look for when buying used? 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Oct 9 15:16 CST 2004
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Fri Oct 24 10:15 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    Check kbb.com when I did, for private party it said $4250. I also like to look at dealer trade in price and figure that is a good place to start barganing.
    Stormn' is correct. Check for oil leaks at rear main (driver's side) and ask for service records. No records, no sale.
    Klaus
    --
    95 854T, 88 780, 88 245, 01 A4 Audi








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    95 850 GLT - What to look for when buying used? 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Stormin Norman on  Fri Oct 8 08:47 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Search the forum for common trouble spots. They include: AC and tranny. Both are a function of previous owner maintenance or the lack of.

    Have the car inspected by an independent mechanic familar with Volvos. Expect to pay $50 to 100 for this service. Money very well spent. Depending on previous owners, could be heaven or the alternative.

    Awful lotta miles for the money, or so it seems to me.







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.