Volvo 850 Estate 2.5 SE (144bhp) 5d Auto (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Initially not cheap, even 2nd hand. Fair/good deprecation.
Costs
Parts can be expensive, even German, Swedish and French. Some small parts only from main dealers - very expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Good handling - not a T5 R.
Performance
As above - 2.5 better than 2.0.
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Living with it
Reliability
One wheel bearing and exhaust manifold joint in 50k miles.
Image
It's a Volvo - I love them.
Comfort
Very good front and back. Built-in child seat wonderful.
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Security and Service
Security
Built in alarm and dead locks.
Service
Volvo own insurance very cheap. Find a non-franchise service agent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Exhaust mainifold flex joint failed.
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