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I am purchasing a 97 850R this weekend, any advice? 850 1997

posted by  VolFan on  Wed Oct 30 23:34 CST 2002
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I am purchasing this car from the second owner. The car has around 75,000 miles on it. What should I look for? This is my first Volvo, but not my first turbocharged car. Thanks for the help.








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    I am purchasing a 97 850R this weekend, any advice? 850 1997

    posted by  someone claiming to be sherm on  Thu Oct 31 05:57 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    pull the pollen filter under the passenger side firewall and see what kind of accumulation of crap is sitting on the A/C. I have seen several late 90s with significant rot from crud in there. Repairs can get up to $1-2K.
    Have they used synthetic oil? pull and examine/sniff the tranny dipstick.








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    I am purchasing a 97 850R this weekend, any advice? 850 1997

    posted by  someone claiming to be francisira on  Thu Oct 31 01:27 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    97 is a good model year on the 850's. check maintenance records. also see if timing belt's been changed. check a/c if working. check if trac/abs lights are on or off.
    good luck







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