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Big mistake.
I've had one of these problem-children since new and, since my needs have changed, I will never buy a Volvo again.
For me, when I bought my 850, it fit a very specific need. We had young kids and didn't like driving minivans, so we needed a station wagon with an additional row of seating. Except for a Mercedes, the Volvo was the only thing that fit the bill.
Six years later, with my kids no longer fitting in the far rear seat, I no longer need the wagon. And the poor quality control and unreliability of the 850 has convinced me that there is absolutely no reason to consider a sedan version of the same car.
Even if I liked my 850, my recommendation to you is not to buy a 10-year-old, 150K, car for $6,000. you could spend that same money and get a reliable Toyota, or Honda, with a lot fewer miles.
And, by the way, don't take my word for it. Go to the library and find the Consumer Report Car Buying Guide issue with the '93/'94 850 listed in the reliability survey. You will note that the 850 is below average in reliability. Then take a look at the Honda reliabilities. There is no comparison.
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