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#418 of 505 Volvo 850 sadan 1994 White smoke then died. by m6scott

Nov 20, 2006 (7:15 am)

The car has about 160k on it worked very well till the radiator blow up .I got a new radiator but when the mechanic fixed he said there maybe a cracked headgasket. After he told what it would cost I decided just to take the car home which it began to emit white smoke. Since then I have only been able to start it once. Where can I sell this car as it is? I know someone can give new live to this car.

#419 of 505 Re: Intermittent ABS light [frederick1] by eturbo

Dec 17, 2006 (12:24 am)

Replying to: frederick1 (Aug 17, 2006 11:50 pm)
I've noticed on my 94 850 turbo that the abs light comes on at random times as well. i just had my brakes replaced and so far it hasnt come back on. i think that it is more of an electronic thing than it is actual wear and tear.

#420 of 505 Re: Intermittent ABS light [eturbo] by frederick1

Dec 23, 2006 (12:00 am)

Replying to: eturbo (Dec 17, 2006 12:24 am)
The way my light comes on seems to be totally at random and sometimes it does not occur again for several months. I have not yet determined what sort of driving conditions bring on the light but I generally find that if I turn the car off and then start it up again the light stays off. Sorta weird but not a constant irritation to be becuase the ABS still seems to be working just fine. I drive a lot of city miles around the hills of SF but mostly those are brief trips and then the car will sit unused for several days at a time. So whether this is a failing module or what I dont yet know. I guess I could have our Volvo mechanic check it out the next time we send the car in for a brake job.

#421 of 505 ECC sensor by 95850

Jan 23, 2007 (4:18 pm)

can anyone tell me is there a way to reset my ECC fault with out taking it to a dealership ? when i start my car both my rec and A/C light start flashing and my blower wont engage ?

#422 of 505 Volvo Wagon Replacement? by frederick1

Jan 29, 2007 (3:26 am)

First off..........our 850 has about ten years till death by my calculation.
 
LOL- my wife and I had this discussion last week and I thought it was pretty much brand indicative. My wife, who is from Japan, has a very high expectation for what her personal automovite transpertation will deliver. She thinks Volvo has sunk into the Ford Owned abyss.
 
Now think......this currently is an automotive nightmare. I dont like mini vans, SUV's, or any or their kissing cousins.......I like a frickin Wagon. If you had to replace your 850 wagon with something else......what the hell would that be?

#423 of 505 prospective buyer by gobengals

Jan 29, 2007 (7:02 pm)

Hi, just a few questions. I have a friend of mine who was recently promoted and was given a car allowance through work. Fortunately for me, he asked if I would be interested in buying his car. He has a 1995 volvo sedan. I am not sure if it is a turbo or not. It has 160k miles on it, but looks and drives as if it is in mint condition. He is only asking for $1500. Is this a fair price, and are there any serious concerns when buying this model this old, or with this many miles on it? Thank you for any and all input!!!

#424 of 505 Re: prospective buyer [gobengals] by caliberchic

Jan 30, 2007 (12:33 pm)

Replying to: gobengals (Jan 29, 2007 7:02 pm)
Hi there, you can also check Used Car Prices/Reviews to see if that is a good price.

#425 of 505 Re: prospective buyer [gobengals] by robertn3

Jan 30, 2007 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: gobengals (Jan 29, 2007 7:02 pm)
I bought similar wagon for $1250 but it had at least another 80k miles. I also knew that I would have to put at least $1200 in it. Am at $650 so far. My plan is to get it to last at least a year and sell it for 1000-1500. Assume that you will spend $2000 within a year. If you are cool with that then you are probably going to be happy. Especially if you don't spend it.

#426 of 505 Re: prospective buyer [robertn3] by gobengals

Jan 31, 2007 (7:32 pm)

Replying to: robertn3 (Jan 30, 2007 1:25 pm)
hi thanks for the info. I appreciate it!!!

#427 of 505 Opinions on Volvo 850 Wagon by iwannavolvo

Mar 28, 2007 (12:10 pm)

I am a newbie, so please bear with me.
A friend of mine has a 95 850 man.tran. wagon that will go up for sale as she is doing the Volvo tourist pkg. The timing is good for me to turn in my lease vehicle when her old volvo comes available for sale in August. She is a meticulous person and has taken care of this car.
 
Another friend (male) says don't buy an old volvo they are too costly to repair. My husband knows I want to try volvo ownership (I have admired the cars forever), but essentially says the same thing. I love volvo's unconventional but durable reputation. What do my male friend and husband know that I don't know? Will I really have to put this car in the shop on an every other month basis? Will it bleed me dry in repairs? I have a hope to keep this car for another 8 years and teach my son to drive it in three years and for it to be his "wheels" in high school. Am I dreaming?
 
Please advise.

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