Looking at a 97 850 t5 with 134k. The dealer (salesman) is letting me drive it for a few days to see if I like it. So far so good. Sounds ok, the only thing that I can hear as of yet is a little rubbing when the wheel is turned sharply. I am thinking this might be due to the 205,55,r16 tires. Doesn't this model run on a smaller profile tire??

I would be the 3rd ownner, 1st one was a lease, and the second owned it for three years and did the heavy mileage (90k in three years). I wasn't able to get in touch with him - privacy laws precluded the dealer from giving me his name - but was told that the dealer has sold many cars to him and that he was a stickler for maintenance. Not sure what to make of that.

Popped the hood and found blue Volvo coolant and a Volvo battery. Either nothing has been done, or it's been maintained properly as I have been told.

So the real question is - what should I be looking for while I have it??

I assume leaks around the rear main seal. Anything particular to this model beyond normal wear and tear on bushings and such.

The car does pull a little to the right probably alignment or bushing issues. Does this model have trouble with it's axle??

That's all for now.

thanks ahead of time for any input that you may have.


Sam