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posted by  STRICKLANDPB on  Sat Mar 1 04:23 CST 2003
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I'm looking to buy a 850 R 1997 w/118,000 miles on it. Anything I should look out for or be worried about. It has been upgraded with sport shocks and brakes,








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posted by  Flying Dutchman on  Sun Mar 2 13:39 CST 2003
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Volvo 850's are known for rear main seal problems, evap. cannister problems, engine mounts, abs control module failures (97's seem to be Ok), automatic tranny problems, heater blower failures, etc. Just look through all the posts here.
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96 850 GLT 5-Speed








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posted by  wheelzzz on  Sun Mar 2 05:43 CST 2003
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I don't know if you have already bought one, but if you go to web page www.volvoclub.org.uk/ they have a section on buying tips for the 850/70. What to look for and stuff that would answer you questions. Also have buying tips for other volvos. Good Luck

Larry in beautiful Northern New Mexico
(looks alot like southern Colorado)
1996 850 GLT w/85K








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posted by  someone claiming to be Wayne on  Sat Mar 1 14:46 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Typical 850 things like transmission and evaporator coil. Coming up on second drivebelt and t-belt changes.







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