Opinion on Volvo 850 Wagon

[Mguy]

I was just thinking of purchasing a car for anti coding and for having a second car handy. I don't really want to spend more than 200k. I want the car to be practical as well, and if possible, pwede rin i-pogi.

Now, i could buy some early 90s Honda Civic Hatch with this budget and some Toyota Corollas but am worried baka bugbog na masyado. Surprisingly I found out that there are some Volvo 850 Wagons sold at this range as well.

I was just wondering if buying this Volvo would give me major major headaches or will it be reliable naman. Thanks for the inputs.

[Walter]

Those cheap used Volvos will give you a headache.

[afterthrusters]

depends on the condition of the 850. the best thing to do is bring a mechanic along who's familiar with the model. a volvo is not for everyone even though you can get some models for that price range, maintaining it is another question. try looking up the price of some parts and youll be surprise how much they cost however unlike japanese parts, they take a lot of battering and time to breakdown

[Gerbo]

You may have to wonder why it has such a low value at 200K for such a premium brand.

The car is not a keeper. Personally, it doesn't appeal to me.

[highway_stud]

Feature front-wheel drive and an all-aluminum 20-valvefive-cylinder engine. 850s received standard equipment such as dual front airbags, antilock brakes, head restraints and three-point seat belts for all passengers, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, cruise control, and dual zone climate control.

[billyjames]

I believe the 850 series is the cheapest volvo to maintain in the Philippines because it has the most parts locally. It's angled looks makes it look much older. Someone not really familiar with volvos will mistook volvos as old as 2000-2002 as new cars but not the 850.

[Benzmizer]

Parts are available but a "killer" in price.

[kimbo slice]

i was just thinking of purchasing a car for anti coding and for having a second car handy. I don't really want to spend more than 200k. I want the car to be practical as well, and if possible, pwede rin i-pogi.

Now, i could buy some early 90s honda civic hatch with this budget and some toyota corollas but am worried baka bugbog na masyado. Surprisingly i found out that there are some volvo 850 wagons sold at this range as well.

I was just wondering if buying this volvo would give me major major headaches or will it be reliable naman. Thanks for the inputs.

it will give you a headache. Volvos are realiable but im not sure for that age of your volvo. European cars are expensive in terms of repairs, trust me, parts are rare esp. In the phils.

[Juan591]

I miss my Volvo wagon. It was a T5 Turbo version, producing 225 HP and 300NM of torque, it was pretty fast and responsive. But yes, it will give you a headache because of the maintenance and parts. I bought it for 600k in 2004. After using it for 3 years, I sold it for 300k. Not bad for a daily used car, and it was pretty rare because it was a Turbo variant.

[Raintracks]

I've heard many times that it's pretty hard to upkeep Volvo's in The Philippines due to lack of parts and well... real Volvo Techs.

Here in the U.S. the most reliable cars around are Volvos, (1998 and below) especially the 240's and 850's. You'll find 240's here with over 500K miles and 850's with over 200 to 400k miles.

I had an 850R before..the ultimate sleeper..killed BMW E30's and E36 M3's like nothing. And that thing had 280k miles.

So it's really up to you..with any car in general. How much you're going to put time and care for your car.

[cs_nognog]

Just bought a Volvo 850, dream come true, can't believe I finally own one.

[cs_nognog]

I miss my Volvo wagon. It was a T5 Turbo version, producing 225 HP and 300NM of torque, it was pretty fast and responsive. But yes, it will give you a headache because of the maintenance and parts. I bought it for 600k in 2004. After using it for 3 years, I sold it for 300k. Not bad for a daily used car, and it was pretty rare because it was a Turbo variant.

Dude, the T5 Turbo version is the bomb! "It was pretty fast and responsive" is an understatement!

[cripple_rooster]

A lot of Mitsubishi parts are interchangeable with these square-bodied FWD Volvos, from the driveline to the electric system.

[cs_nognog]

How come they are interchangeable?

[mckomate.ma]

parehas lng po ba and rack and pinion ng 850 sa v70? i am looking for v70 parts

[lutherwerks]

if you need parts just tx me 09282547135

[PENTECH]

I was just thinking of purchasing a car for anti coding and for having a second car handy. I don't really want to spend more than 200k. I want the car to be practical as well, and if possible, pwede rin i-pogi.

Now, i could buy some early 90s Honda Civic Hatch with this budget and some Toyota Corollas but am worried baka bugbog na masyado. Surprisingly I found out that there are some Volvo 850 Wagons sold at this range as well.

I was just wondering if buying this Volvo would give me major major headaches or will it be reliable naman. Thanks for the inputs.

850 VOLVO WAGON IS A NICE CAR SPECIALLY T5
ALL VOLVO'S RESALE VALUE ARE NOT THAT HIGH
200K IS FAIR PRICE,
CHECK ALL THE SENSORS BEFORE YOU PURCHASE IT.
MOST PROBLEM FOR 850 THE IGNITION COILS SPECIALLY WHEN THEY OLD BUT YOU CAN GET IT FOR 6-8k
AND CHECK ALL THE WIRING HARNESS..... RATS LOVE IT

[LadyRider]

850 VOLVO WAGON IS A NICE CAR SPECIALLY T5
ALL VOLVO'S RESALE VALUE ARE NOT THAT HIGH
200K IS FAIR PRICE,
CHECK ALL THE SENSORS BEFORE YOU PURCHASE IT.
MOST PROBLEM FOR 850 THE IGNITION COILS SPECIALLY WHEN THEY OLD BUT YOU CAN GET IT FOR 6-8k
AND CHECK ALL THE WIRING HARNESS..... RATS LOVE IT

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[babkalakal]

the large tailgate tends squeaks quite a bit at times

[myk384]

Volvo wagons are a good choice. Just be watchful on the drivetrain, and in all aspects (especially if the car has been seriously crashed).

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