Thanks, that is useful information. I'll just need to find a sedan on a used car lot and take a look. I have a 1991 Mazda 626 sedan with fold down rear seat (same thing, it doesn't go quite flat) and it works OK for what I need it for. I'm probably crazy to even think about replacing the Mazda as it only has 78K, was well cared for, and seems fairly easy to maintain but I like the saftey of a Volvo. I would also expect the Volvo to have an advantage in long term durability. So I'm not quite ready to buy just yet but I might if I found the right car at a good price. Knowing that a sedan will work makes that a little more likely. Ideally I can find something like a well maintained 850 that needs an A/C evaporator and is selling below market. (I don't care for A/C myself) I don't want a turbo and I'd really love a 5-speed but I understand those a very rare.