Hello,
I was just looking to hear what your 850's (or other Volvos) are like!!

Year-
Sub-Model-
Sedan/Wagon-
Condition both cosmetic and mechanical-
Modifications (if any)-

How do you like it?!-


-Thanks

 

Mine is a:

1995
850 Turbo Sedan (T5)
In really "sound" condition, has a few little scratches and dings. Runs great, but has a couple minor adjustments that could be helpful.
It is complety stock right now.

I have only had it for a couple weeks, but I absolutely love it! Best vehicle I have ever been in.

-Hope to hear about you 850s!!

 

1 of my cars is
1996 850 Turbo sedan (Wifes)
Car has 200,000 miles on it
Car has a MBC and running 12 Psi boost.
Car has aftermaket boost guage.
Car has a carbon fiber trunk insert by the tag.
Car has a R front bumper on it with foglights.
Front seats were just redone.
Paint is in good shape.
Car runs like a champ.

Second car
1995 Yellow T5-R.
Car has 98,000 miles on it
Car has dual gauge pod with Boost gauge and Air/Fuel ratio guage.
Car has Upsolute tune computer and I am running 12 PSI boost.
Car has Fender turn signal lights like the 1999 and up cars.
Hope to do more mods soon.

 

Well, I drive an 02 S60 but we bought an 850 for my son.

Year: 1996
Model: 850 GLT Sedan
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan
Upgrades:
Changed from 15" Cetus wheels to 16" Mimas wheels (from my S60)
K & N Airfilter
Painted front grille black (left diagonal, edge and emblem chrome
6 CD Changer (will be given to him as a Christmas present)
Rear Spoiler (will be given to him as a Christmas present)
Replaced front door, rear door and rear deck speakers with Pioneers
Window tint (will be given to him as a Christmas present)

Condition is 9.5 out of 10. Body is perfect, interior is almost perfect. Engine bay cleaner than his room. So far we really love it. He is really fired up about getting it.

 

I'm running a:

Year: 1994
Model: 850 Wagon
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Tan
Upgrades:
-IPD Sway Bars
-SS Braided Lines
-Gauges
-Oil Pressure
-Fuel Pressure
-Vac
-Trans Temp
-Water Temp
-Escort 8500 X50 Hardwire
-OEM Strut Brace

Runs like a champ. 220K
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Year- 1994
Model- 850 turbo sedan
Condition- 143K miles, passenger seat motor went out in recline position, few dents, and paint faded on spoiler
Modifications- EST intake, EST strut brace, painted grillblack, smoked headlights(well blacked out on the inside)anddd im working on some angel eyes.. got a pic in the showroom- still working out a few kinks.

I LOVE my 850! I have big plans for it including possible motor rebuild and manual swap if I have the time/money haha.

 

I just bought mine for 800 bux. Its a 97 Volvo 850 GLT . It had some minor problems but lil by lil Im fixing them. I was driving a Saleen Mustang daily and the gas was eating me. I Love my Volvo so much I havent drove my Mustang in 3 weeks. Here are a few pics

Before this was 2 weeks ago


This pic is as off Saturday< Since buying it I have added a full tune up,new brakes,new 17 inch rims and tires and painted the grill

 

Hey yert my pax seat also went out in the recline position, I just undid the mechanism and wound it up to proper angle and then re-installed the little turn-screwy thing (that's the key to holding it up). It's held up for a while now. The funny thing is I went YEARS with having it down and using pliers to wind it up only to see if fall down again, I even had my jack and jackstands behind the seat to hold it up!!!

 

Year: 1994
Model: 850 Turbo Wagon
Exterior Color: Dark Blue
Interior Color: Tan
I bought it for $500 last Friday. Guys garage caught on fire and melted the front bumper. The heat cracked the headlight lenses. Otherwise its in good shape. Before I owned it some vandals broke out 3 windows. Apparently their accuracy was a bit off and it has some dents and dings here and there. Overall pretty nice for a $500 commuter car. I'll tell you how I like the drive after its tagged and insured.

It's my first european car. I can tell you that it is designed WAY better than any american car I have owned. It is easy to work on. It looks like the designers took maintenance into consideration. I was shocked to see that I didn't actually have to remove a portion of the turbo plumbing to change the plugs. American designers wouldn't have thought of that.

 

Year: 1997
Sub-Model: 850GLT
Sedan/Wagon: Sedan
Miles: 141,xxx
Color: Red/Tan Leather
Condition both cosmetic and mechanical: Pretty good shape - Not perfect, but not a pile either.
Modifications (if any): K&N Panel Filter, Pioneer Premier CD player... maybe more in the future!

How do you like it?: My wife and I love it! It's a Volvo, for one, it gets great gas mileage, is awesome in the snow, looks sweet, is great to drive... what can I say? We love our Volvo! My only minor complaint is the cost of regular maintenance, like the timing belt and such... Ouch! But the good news is, now that it's new, it should get us into the 200k mile range.

The only reason we would get rid of it is if I find the right 850-R to replace it... but I don't think Tech will trade me his yellow one. [8D]

Our Volvo the day we brought it home!

 

Tech is copying me!

I had a dark grey 97 850 Turbo sedan that I really liked. Then engine went on it at 206K. Not sure why, but it was in great shape and the independent shop I took it to gave me $800 buck for it with a blown engine. In hinsight I would replace the engine in that one.

I replaced it with a white 97 850 R. I've had some problems with it and had to take the head off due to a burnt valve. It has 175K on it and it runs fine most of the time, but has a tendency to misfire on cylinder #1 occasionally. It's in very good shape cosmetically. I like the looks of this car quite a bit.

Since I first saw the 95 yellow T5R in 1995, I have wanted one, but when I bought the white 850 R, I quit looking for the yellow T5R. Wouldn't you know it, that's when I found one for a very good price. So I bought it sight unseen from a Honda dealer in Indianaplolis (about 200 miles away). It's in really great shape and runs fantastic.
The only mod so far is IPD sway bars. It has 150K on it. When I was working on the white one, my wife took over the driving of the yellow one. Now that I got everything fixed on the white one (just replaced the ABS Control module and fixed the oddometer) she is getting it back and I'm taking the yellow one back.

I also have a burgundy with tan interior 98 V70 GLT that only has 130K on it and is as reliable as any car I have ever owned. I'm selling it though when I find a 98 V70 T5M in red with charcoal interior. I really want one of my cars to be a five speed and I'm not willing to convert one of my R's.

Other Volvos I've owned was a white with burgundy interior 85 760 Turbo Diesel which was a very comfortable car that ran great and got fantastic gas mileage. Then I had a gold with tan interior 89 760 Turbo Intercooler that I never liked very much. A/C never worked and I didn't like the color. I got my doors blown off once by a 93 Mazda RX7 and got rid of it and bought the 94 850 Turbo right after that happened. Then I found out how fast that RX7 really was.

Mother in law has an 01 V70. Oldest daughter has a 99 S80 T6. Son has a 98 V70R. Youngest daughter has a 95 850 Turbo wagon.

We are a Volvo family!