Opinion on Volvo 850 Wagon

**Mguy** · June 4th, 2009 05:40 PM

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** · June 5th, 2009 10:28 AM

Those cheap used Volvos will give you a headache.

**afterthrusters** · July 4th, 2009 08:05 PM

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** · July 4th, 2009 08:11 PM

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** · July 29th, 2009 12:22 PM

Feature front-wheel drive and an all-aluminum 20-valve five-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** · July 30th, 2009 02:54 PM

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** · July 30th, 2009 08:43 PM

Parts are available but a "killer" in price.

**kimbo slice** · July 31st, 2009 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · August 14th, 2009 07:24 PM

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** · September 16th, 2009 09:32 AM

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.