Volvo 850 Estate 2.5 GLE (140bhp) 5d Auto (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£6000 for a 6 year old 48,000-miler.
Costs
Dealer servicing costs are truly frightening.
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On the road
Driving
Great motorway car. Responds well to smooth driving. Brakes are awesome.
Performance
Automatic gearbox makes it deceptively quick. Amusing car to beat hot hatches off the lights.
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Living with it
Reliability
Failed air-mass sensor caused engine to cut out at idle. £350 to fix at dealer.
Image
It is a Volvo and that makes me a Volvo driver and I quite like that.
Comfort
Best seats in the business, rides beautifully. Auto is smooth unless seriously hurried in sports mode.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory alarm.
Service
Quality of service is excellent. Price is frightening - £900 for a main dealer service (this did include a cambelt and new brake discs).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Air mass sensor failed causing cut-out at idle.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes