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Should I Buy 1996 850 Turbo Wagon? 850 1996

posted by  smfree on  Wed Feb 24 13:22 CST 2016
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Hi Everyone! I currently drive a 1993 940 wagon with almost 280,000 miles. It has always had some trouble going from 2nd to 3rd gear, has no working AC, sunroof needs to be closed with a screwdriver, can't adjust the driver's seat, the gas gauge fluctuates, and it seems like I'm pushing it when I hit 70 mph (like it wants to kick down but doesn't, unlike my 240 wagon, which I could drive 90 mph with no similar feeling).

A friend of mine has a 1996 850 turbo wagon with about 160,000 miles that has been very well maintained. I'm wondering if I should buy this car.

My Volvo shop says that the 850s can have piston issues at higher mileage and other engine problems, and also that the 850s are more costly to maintain. They think I should keep my 940, which I've put thousands of dollars into over the past years yet still have the issues that I mentioned above.

Any thoughts on your experience with the 1996 850 turbo wagon? Hoping for some advice before making this decision.

Wishing you all a lovely day,

Susan Free
York, PA






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