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#421 of 491 ECC sensor by 95850 Jan 23, 2007 (3:18 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 491 Volvo Wagon Replacement? by frederick1 Jan 29, 2007 (2:26 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? Replies to this message: rick83 (May 11, 2007 4:16 pm)
#423 of 491 prospective buyer by gobengals Jan 29, 2007 (6:02 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!!! Replies to this message: caliberchic (Jan 30, 2007 11:33 am) robertn3 (Jan 30, 2007 12:25 pm) gobengals (Jan 31, 2007 6:32 pm)
#424 of 491 Re: prospective buyer [gobengals] by caliberchic Jan 30, 2007 (11:33 am)
Replying to: gobengals (Jan 29, 2007 6:02 pm) Hi there, you can also check Used Car Prices/Reviews to see if that is a good price.
#425 of 491 Re: prospective buyer [gobengals] by robertn3 Jan 30, 2007 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: gobengals (Jan 29, 2007 6:02 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. Replies to this message: gobengals (Jan 31, 2007 6:32 pm)
#426 of 491 Re: prospective buyer [robertn3] by gobengals Jan 31, 2007 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: robertn3 (Jan 30, 2007 12:25 pm) hi thanks for the info. I appreciate it!!!
#427 of 491 Opinions on Volvo 850 Wagon by iwannavolvo Mar 28, 2007 (11:10 am)
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. Replies to this message: enginone (Apr 25, 2007 8:16 pm)
#429 of 491 Re: Opinions on Volvo 850 Wagon [iwannavolvo] by enginone Apr 25, 2007 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: iwannavolvo (Mar 28, 2007 11:10 am) It depends -- what has the repair history been for this particular car? Everything wears out over time, so routine maintenance is to be expected. What you don't want is a car with "gremlins." If the previous owner has a good record of the service history, that should help determine the reliability to date. Volvo did have some problems with electronics in the late 80s/early 90s -- that may be what the guys are concerned about and rightfully so. The records will tell the story of whether you should go forward or not. You can always take it to a garage you trust for a pre-purchase inspection too. Well worth the hour or so of labor for peace of mind, and to know what a good mechanic thinks it needs.   Everyone has personal tastes and experiences that can bias their decisions. Ours have been favorable with Volvos, but I have had friends who were less fortunate. I have a 2006 XC90, and we bought a 96 850 for my son specifically because we knew they were durable, safe, and have had positive experience with an 82 and 87 240 in the past.   Regarding repairs, they all seem to cost about the same now between parts and shop rates. Again, it comes down to the overall reliability of the car you're interested in. Much of the maintenance and basic repairs can be done by the owner if you buy a Chilton's or Haynes manual and you're relatively handy.   Finally, they can't be beat as cars for teen drivers. Not very glamorous, but they do a wonderful job of protecting their cargo. My wife and son have both had accidents in Volvos -- a rear ender on the 82 and low speed head-on in the 850. Both Volvos fared (much!) better than the competition, and were still drivable afterwards, though needing repairs. We trust them, but it's still important to find one with a good history.   Hope that helps.
#430 of 491 Re: Volvo Wagon Replacement? [frederick1] by rick83 May 11, 2007 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: frederick1 (Jan 29, 2007 2:26 am) Another Volvo Wagon!!!

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