Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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Hello everyone! I'm looking to buy a 850, but I have an issue which is not minor. I am 2.05 meters (6 '8 "fts) tall, so accommodate myself in a car is not always easy.
Because in the city where I live there are no 850, I must travel to the capital to buy one. But I will not make the trip without knowing whether or not I can fit inside one.
Someone could tell me a little about that? Has the car enough legroom and enough headroom? Or, instead, is a small car, where I do not fit?
If you could attach detailed photos of the interior, with people sitting and their height for comparison, I would appreciate it. Hopefully not to be too much trouble. Thank you for your attention.
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 03:41 PM
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Hi Francisco, welcome to the forum.

Man, that is a tough one. The steering wheel tilts and telescopes. The seats move back pretty far and you can lower them lower than stock with a few bolts on the bottoms. Swede's are not short people, but I don't know if 6'-8" is reasonable. Let me ask the guys a few guys.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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A 6'-6" guy said yes, but it will be snug.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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I wonder how hard it would be to re locate the seat track back a little?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 12:25 AM
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Tx for the answers. The steering wheel tilts and telescopes in all the versions and stages? I don't know how many versions are.

rspi, I don't understand what your friend say.

Phil, beside the legroom, how about my head? Enough space?

Tx again for the answers!
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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One guy said that he is 6'-8" and he is on his 3rd 850.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Ah!! Well, seems like is god for me. Tx. I will let you know.
Greetings!
 
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