Tell me about Volvo 850s

[bigalan]

Not really retro but always wanted one since I had a poster of the BTCC one years ago! Been offered an M plate 2.0 GLT estate with short T&T for much cheapness:) What should I be looking out for?




My old 740- just to keep the post retro

[scoobypete]

I picked up this one a coupla years ago for also much cheapness,it was high mileage at 240k,i had zero trouble with it,only sold it cos I was bored of it but have regretted it ever since,was such a comfy ride,especially long distances..it was on 245k and last I heard it was on 260k and still tows caravans + family up and down to devon effortlessly as well as the daily commute...

Cant think of anything to report,was a 2.5 GLT Auto,got a bit clunky engaging 1st and reverse occasionally but was probably only due to dirty ATF fluid
Oh and the rear shocks + mounting bushes needed replacing,a common fault apparently but only cost me 80 quid all in and took about an hour to replace

Would have another like a shot if offered

[Deleted]

You can make them do this...... ;D

www.youtube.com/watch#!v=Ew6YwIN2IQc&feature=related

Joe

[Granadaman72]

If you want an 850 go for a t5 manual, there heavy on juice but a fantastic car to drive, truly solid build quality and great grip in the dry, bit slippy in the wet tho . I had a m plate with decat and a 4 inch straight thru stainless exhaust, a little noisy but the sound that came out the back when the foot was down was pure 5 cylinder sex! I was looking for a 2.0 when I happened across the T5 at a garage so I took it out for a spin, within 5mins I was back waving my credit card like a drowning man! ;D
Whichever model look for general car check stuff really, smoke on start up etc, noisy gearboxes and the such like. They have a habit of eating top engine mounts/brackets iirc. One other thing, if you like a pie and a pint like myself the seatbelts can be very tight ;D You can get an extender quite easy for about £20 tho.

(edit) forgot to add, big milages are quite normal and no problems for them, mine had done 120k but I'm sure it had been knocked back a few at sometime, lol.

Here's a pic of my old one.

[rmad]

I had an Auto T5, good in every way except economy (30mpg on a run, 23ish everyday). You get a lot of car for your money, plenty of poke and plenty of luxuries usually too. Recommended.

[devilishdesigner]

A little slow, but good reliable cruisers, probably the most enjoyable large fwd I've spent time driving

[24vpaul]

I own a T5 too, you may find the 2.0 a bit slow, especially if its a 10valve, you can tell by looking at the engine, if its says DOHC is a 10v. High mileages on them are nothing to worry about, they ain't in till 150k+!

Mines about to have a rebuild, should be back with about 400bhp!
This is mine

[Campbell]

They are awesome cars!!!!!!!!
I bought my 1997 850R 10 months ago. You can fit so much stuff in them and if you got for a t5 or an R lthey go like stink. Thirsty though and parts for the R are expencive for example clutch on mine squeaks a little not slipping "yet" but phoned up my local garage to find out how much a clutch was they said its £400 for the clutch alone but they could probably do it for £350 so fully fitted i'd be looking at £500.

Really though there is something so ace about going fast in something that is as comfy as your grannys living room.

[Soopahfly]

Looks nice in that Grey, I've wanted one for a while since my mate's dad had one when I was a lad.
It was in that yellow colour, and a Saloon.

He also had a Carlton GSi 3000 before that.

[stueyt]

I had a T-5 replica on an M-plate, 216K on the clock but drove and looked like new (under the bonnet) it was an estate with a tow bar, used it to tow cars and all sorts, fantastic car, would have kept it if I had the room. It was the 2.5 petrol version, loved it, loved it, loved it. Would I have another, you bet I would ;D

Cheers,

Stu.

[dbizzle]

Jun 27, 2010 0:30:39 GMT rmad said:

I had an Auto T5, good in every way except economy (30mpg on a run, 23ish everyday). You get a lot of car for your money, plenty of poke and plenty of luxuries usually too. Recommended.

Ditto. And the T5 is insanely fast.

Make sure the heater works, they're a swine to fix!

[claymore]

And this would be mine, 211k miles with nitrous, 282bhp without the gas. car only cost me £350, I'v had it for 18 months now with only a couple of small issues (general wear and tear)

[bigalan]

Cheers for the info guys! T5 defo on want list, but will need to save up for a while. Went for the cheap one in the end- 2.0 20v GLT estate (7 seater). Maybe not that quick but much faster than my Partner and Matiz:)

4 Weeks MOT, 2 months tax, 1/2 tank of fuel. £150. Gave it a little blast on way back but seems to have sprayed oil over top of engine! Suggestions?

[optimusprimark]

I too had a T5, loved it utterly, was looking for another recently. as has already been said the more fun you have, the more it costs. They love a set of front tyre!

[skinnylew]

Thats mine lowered on 18" Lensos T5 Auto with 220k on the clock
Used mainly for towing duties but need to get her Mot'd and tax runs out at the end of the month

If anyone was to cross my palm with £300 i'd let her go, she's wonderful but i need to get a towbar put on the octavia really and reduce the fleet

[bigalan]

Jun 27, 2010 17:11:42 GMT skinnylew said:

Thats mine lowered on 18" Lensos T5 Auto with 220k on the clock
Used mainly for towing duties but need to get her Mot'd and tax runs out at the end of the month

If anyone was to cross my palm with £300 i'd let her go, she's wonderful but I need to get a towbar put on the octavia really and reduce the fleet

curse word! If I'd known that a few hours ago