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by wilshakes1
Jan 23 '06 - Updated Apr 13 '06
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Sleek, well-appointed, excellent passive AND active safety features, and that celebrated Volvo longevity
Cons: Make sure you get a good one, as repairs can be costly
The Bottom Line: Safe, dependable (reasonably), rugged, and a genuine pleasure to drive.
We bought our '96 wagon used, the sticker price of a new one being somewhat beyond our means. Ours is a rare (so I'm told) stick-shift model, and compared to its predecessor (an '88 740GLE wagon) it's quite zippy--a real pleasure to drive, and large ...
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by john_banaszak
Dec 13 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Elegant
Cons: Sits fairly low to ground
My father owns a Volvo 850, ('96 model), and it drives great and is very comfortable. This station wagon is one of the few luxury wagons out on the market and comes in a variety of packages. We personally own the luxury package, and it is wonderful and...
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by JRTennis19
Jan 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, Reliable. Good Quality
Cons: Large Headrests
For the family, this is a great car. The great safety and features that come with this car are excellent. Nothing breaks down and the overall quality is great. There is more roominess in the car than you think. It might look kind of small but it's...
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by epinionated  - Top 1000
Jul 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Legendary Volvo safety, front wheel drive, excellent fuel economy, many aftermarket upgrades
Cons: More squeaks and rattles than expected, base model slightly underpowered, limited availability of 5-speed wagons
The Bottom Line: A great, reliable, safety-oriented car with a lot of performance upgrades available.
I found it! - An 850 Wagon with a 5-speed! But alas it is only the Base model with wheel covers, no sunroof, and NO TURBO. Oh well, it's a great starting point as it turns out.
"Volvo - For Life"
Well -...
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by vs100r
Nov 26 '01 - Updated Jan 17 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best seats in the world, reliable, roomy, fast enough, well built
Cons: Noisy at high speeds, harsh ride, outdated interior
The Bottom Line: A great used car buy if you can find one with reasonable mileage. Best seats in the world, reliable, roomy. Well built. I would buy it again.
I bought my 96 850 in 99 while still under factory warranty. Have now put over 30K miles on it and have yet to have any expenses with it besides maintenance. This is a very finely built car for the price. Not quite at Mercedes or AUDI level but close and...
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by grilleman
Sep 26 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Sporty, Luxurious, Safest thing on 4 wheels, My wife loves it
Cons: Always in need of a repair, Still love Volvo's and would buy another
The Bottom Line: I wouldn't recommend this year Volvo. I would recommend any other year,they are a reliable and safe automobile. I just got a bad apple.
After buying a nice used 1994 850 sedan, I was a believer,"Volvo for life." And after 3 years with that car I am still in love. My 1996 Turbo wagon is very sharp looking and is sporty, quick, and hugs the corners like a sports car with its V rated tires. ...
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by CherrySlush
Jul 12 '00 - Updated Jul 13 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything, great car!
Cons: Large headrests make it hard to see!
Once again, Volvo has built a great car! The 1996 Volvo 850 Sedan (the model in particular that I am experienced with) is by far one of the best cars I have ever driven. It is built extremely well, with a strong, solid body structure with enough wear and...
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by MizJezebel
Jul 27 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Pretty much everything - leather, power everything, great sound system, quiet interior.
Cons: Nothing yet.
The Bottom Line: This car rocks!
This car is my third Volvo, so that should tell you something about Volvos - people who buy one usually continue to buy them, and there's good reason why.
My first Volvo, a 79 station wagon that my parents bought me in college, was totaled in...
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by aimlessone
Nov 22 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable, very safe.
Cons: Regarded as a mature adult's car.
The Bottom Line: Love it.
This is actually a hand me down from my parents. I've had it for about 3 years now. They bought it new and have kept it well maintained, taking it in for every oil change and every scheduled maintenence. I must say, at 6 years old, I think my car...
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by screech
Mar 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety, comfort, it's a cool looking car
Cons: Can really feel the road bumps
I mentioned to a co-worker that I wanted a new car, and my one and only criteria was that it be safe, oh and affordable. He took me car shopping the next day - I wanted to check out the Ford showroom. He drove into the Volvo dealership which was across...
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by ozl
Nov 05 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, comfort, dependability
Cons: location of buttons for windows and mirrors
The 850 GLT (1996) is a great car. It is fun to drive (it has power when you need it) and has very good handling (corners well) - at the same time you can drive it in a relaxed way - the car does not push itself on you. Visibility is very good front and...
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by coulterk
Dec 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety, Nice body style and interior, handles well
Cons: Brake dust, can be relatively expensive to repair if you don't keep up with maintenance schedule
Buying the Volvo happened by accident...a roll-over, that is! After the accident, I insisted on a buying a vehicle with a top-notch safety record. Input from friends, crash rating/consumer reports, and test driving the Volvo 850 convinced me to buy.
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by dwkkwd
Oct 22 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safe, fast and fun to drive
Cons: Road noise, harsh ride.
The Bottom Line: Great car, I understand from visiting some of the many Volvo sites, that the '96 is one of the best years for the 850
Have just had this car a little over a month, bought it to replace my wife's Ford Taurus wagon. Had a little problem when we first took it home, the odometer was not functioning, however all was taken care of by the dealer we bought it from, they...
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by caitygirl
Mar 05 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Extremely Safe and reliable.
Cons: A little boxy.
The Bottom Line: This car is just as good as the ones that are selling brand new today! It has all the same features and it's less money!
I've had my car for a year. I bought it used, and it was probably the best purchase I have ever made! There has not been one problem with the car since I got it, and I imagine that there won't be any significant problems in the future either. Volvos are...
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by sagale
Oct 26 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's a Volvo, it's safe and QUICK!
Cons: When I drive my hips/lower back hurt.
The Bottom Line: Buy a Volvo or buy a bicycle.
I own a 1987 Volvo 760 Turbo and brought it to Bahrain with me. After the extensive heat some parts gave out. So I decided to look for a newer Volvo. On the way to pick up a used car report on a 1995 850 my wife received a call to look at a 1996 850...
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