Passing over from Toyota after 7 years of driving first a Corolla and then a Carina II, to a Volvo 850 has been absolutely painless. Coming into the dealership was the start of a very good experience so far, with great service, attentive staff and mechanics, and a good selection of cars.
This being an 850, it is used, but with an acceptable amount of miles on on it, and despite the large engine (a 2.4 litre petrol engine squeezing out 144 horses) the MPG is good.
The car runs smooth and straight, and the only drawback is that the paint seems to have been a bit susceptible to wear, whether this is owing to the previous driver or the quality of the paint is hard to tell, but I suspect it comes down to a little of both. Overall, so far the best car I have ever driven.
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Estate - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2401 cc - Max Speed: 140 mph - 185 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: R-DESIGN, R-DESIGN Premium, SE, SE Lux, SE Lux Premium, SE Premium, S, Sport
Saloon - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2401 cc - Max Speed: 143 mph - 185 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: S, SE, SE Lux, SE Sport, Sport
Advantages: The 850 TDi has superb fuel economy. The ride is excellent, especially on long distance journeys. Tremendous space for luggage etc. Disadvantages: Large vehicle to park.
rugbydawlish 07.08.2004 (07.08.2004)
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Advantages: You can burn off a Porsche 911, or load it up for a summer camping trip, either way a very useable car! Disadvantages: Some problems on some models are possible, eg Turbocharger can suffer from severe driving.
andy5000 15.07.2001 ·
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Advantages: Reliable, cheap on fuel and great fun with the carrying capacity of a removal van! Disadvantages: None, except perhaps getting a little old in the tooth!
Bigbadbob 23.10.2002 ·
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