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#297 of 491 Brake Shudder by ivyfchu Aug 22, 2003 (6:47 pm)
Just got new rotors and brake shudder problem seem to be gone... Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the advice guys!
#298 of 491 ivyfchu by lancerfixer Aug 22, 2003 (8:14 pm)
Did they torque the wheels down with a hand torque wrench, or an air wrench? If it's the latter, prepare for the rotor warpage problem to return. It'd be worth your while (and a few bucks) to have them hand torqued at an independent shop or tire place when you get the opportunity.
#299 of 491 Sticky Passenger Window Switch by FREDERICK Sep 12, 2003 (2:27 am)
Personally I never ride in the rear of my 850 but recently a bunch of friends wanted to tour Napa and they all choose the Volvo Wagon over their own PT Cruiser rental and a VW Golf. Ours was the only decent 5 passenger car.   The problem was that the right rear passenger window would go down no problem when my friend activated the switch but it would not go up unless I activated it from the forward console.   Any good cheap ways to maybe solve this problem without ripping out the entire interior door panel? I hate doing that sorta stuff cause invariably there are fragile plastic clips that you don't have a clue how they opperate until you break a few. Then the panel never seems to fit back into its orginal position.   Questions: #1 Can the rear door window switch be easily pulled without removing the panel? #2 What are the tools and tricks? #3 Is it possible to just lie to you friends and tell them you'll bring your Yugo next time they want to go touring in Napa?   Thx,   F.
#300 of 491 96 850GLT Stick w 132k miles by talo1 Sep 24, 2003 (8:47 pm)
Looking a 96 850GLT in what appears to be very good condition w/ 132k miles on it. The price is about $4000 or so (negoatiated). Also comes with the "Cold Weather" package. Anyone have thoughts on this particular model and price?
#301 of 491 talo1 - 96 Volvo GLT w/132K for $4K by FREDERICK Sep 27, 2003 (1:22 pm)
Start reading about post #291   Your potential purchase concerns will be nearly identical to KCC455's except for the rims.   I have not comment on the price because beyond price and mileage nothing else is listed. It is within the ball park though.   Peace,   F.
#302 of 491 97 Volvo 850 Wagon by dschneller Nov 04, 2003 (2:20 pm)
Frederick/Javadoc - Especially interested in your views on the following (anyone else please feel free to chime in too - I appreciate the information):   I'm considering buying a 1997 Volvo 850 wagon ("S" model? Probably the base model - 168 hp, no sunroof) from an individual (the current owner). Current owner bought the car from Volvo in 1998; it had apparently been an "employee" car before then. I do not know the seller.   Car has almost 68,000 miles, new catalytic converter, new O2 sensor, new brakes and rotors about 15,000 miles ago, transmission was serviced about 10,000 or 12,000 miles ago, owner claims no electrical or AC problems. Car looks very clean on the outside and my gut tells me it was probably pretty well maintained, but I haven't yet looked under the hood or driven. Owner wants just shy of $9000.   1) Any general thoughts?   2) Anything to be concerned about other than the general possibility of big repair bills as the car gets older?   3) Does the asking price seem fair, high, etc.?   Thanks very much!   -- Doug Replies to this message: southbound1 (Nov 18, 2003 9:50 pm)
#304 of 491 Looking to buy an 850 Wagon...need advice!! by southbound1 Nov 18, 2003 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: dschneller (Nov 04, 2003 2:20 pm) I am looking to buy and 850 Wagon...mid to late 90's. What is all this talk about the transmission problems in these cars? Any year that this was not a problem? What years of the 850 Wagon are better than others? Have found a bunch on the net around the $10-$12k price range...generally under 100k miles. Also, how are the factory CD players in these cars? I would really appreciate any advice and guidance. Thanks!Jason
#305 of 491 dschneller-97 850 wagon by FREDERICK Nov 20, 2003 (5:12 am)
Doug-   The 97 reads like it is pretty norm in the miles and brake department. The O2 sensor and catalytic converter replacement on top of the brake and rotor job probably killed the "joy of ownership" for this Volvo owner.   I have not had to replace an O2 sensor or catalytic on my 96 w/ ~84K miles so I don't know what that costs. Probably a pretty penny or two.....or three. Not a happy experience I imagine.   My guess is that after the last repair bill for this O2 sens., catalytic convert. on top of brakes and rotors this owner got wet feet about the up-coming ~70K mile scheduled maintenance. I don't remember exactly but I think ours was a timing belt on top of the second set of brakes and rotors. Call a Volvo dealership and find out what and when exactly that maintenance is and how much they charge for it. I'd deduct this from the selling price and make an offer.   The 168 HP engine is the "base" non-turbo engine like my 96. If the car U R looking has leather, dual power seats, in trunk CD player, moon roof, alloy wheels, third row seat etc. then the $'s U state R maybe close to market value but still maybe on the high side.   Best Wishes,   Frederick
#306 of 491 It's your money- by FREDERICK Nov 20, 2003 (5:53 am)
J-   If you are gonna spend $10-12K, may I suggest you spend a while and read maybe half of the prior postings. The tranny problems mostly relate to 93 and older models. In the late 90's the 850 Wagon became the V70 and that is a slightly different bird.   In the 850's the CD player was only a single CD w/ an up-grade remote trunk unit available for multiple CDs. The system won't blow your sock off if you R an audiophile but it works pretty well.   94-97 is the 850 you want. 97 is the last year it was called and 850. After that it became the V70.   Later,   F.

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