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#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.
#307 of 491 Stereo replacement 850 by awd2003 Nov 24, 2003 (7:57 pm)
I own a 1997 850 s/w. It came with a factory cassette radio. I can exchange it for a Volvo in dash CD player for a couple of hundred dollars. Anyone know if this is the way to go? Also check engine light is on. New O2 sensors and major tune up were done. I also changed the mass air flow sensor. I'm thinking it is a vacuum leak. Comments? (90,000 miles, auto trans, non turbo.)
#309 of 491 1996 850 GLT ABS/Tracs by klarck Dec 03, 2003 (2:51 pm)
I own a 1996 850 GLT. Recently my ABS/Tracs Light came on. After changing the ignition switch the dealer told me I needed an ABS Module $550.00. I pulled out the module myself and sent it to Victor Rocha.   http://home.earthlink.net/~vicrocha/   $130.00 later everything works fine. He was prompt and I would recommend his service.
#310 of 491 Swapping Out by FREDERICK Jan 04, 2004 (9:16 am)
awd2003-   Swapping out for a single CD player unit should be no problem. I'd get one out of a junked 850. Seems like only the base 850 came with a cassette only unit so U should have no problem locating a since in dash CD unit.   Happy New Year,   F.
#311 of 491 Looking at a 94 850 GLT & 1994 960 by chazmatic Jan 04, 2004 (4:48 pm)
Hello Volvo people. I'm new around here. I looking at a 1994 850 GLT w/122,500K. Price is $3950.00. The car looks brand new from the outside. Color is almost Candy Apple Red. Told me he had it detailed. He also says the horn doesn't work, and the timing belt was done at 75K. My wife saw it coming home one day. She drives a 1993 940 SE, 106,500K. I would appreciate any help. Also, I'm looking at 1994 960 with 76K, $5500.00. Thanks again. Charles.

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