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Questions regarding maintenance / purchasing 850 1997

posted by  jhl22 on  Sat Jan 26 17:47 CST 2002
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I've been reading many of the postings here but had questions I hoped some of the experienced folks on this msg brd might be able to answer for me.

I'm currently in the market for a used Volvo 850 (1994-1997) sedan or wagon. My fiancee drives a 1988 740 turbo (turbo has never worked) and it is so slow. No pickup.

- How reliable are the turbo's? I've heard you have to be lucky to get one that will not break.
- At what mileage will it likely need to be replaced?
- How much will it cost to repair/replace?
- How reliable are these cars, in general (AC, electrical, etc.)?
- At what mileage point would it be best to buy one, assuming all recommended maintenance has been performed? (90k, 100k, etc.)
- What maintenance should be performed in addition to Volvo recommended, if any?
- Any particular model years that were better / worse than others?
- What dealer(s) would you recommend in Medford, MA area (Eastern Massachusetts)?

I've been to 128 Volvo and find them offensive and sleazy. Any opinions?

TIA!






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