The Volvo 850 Story

If the 700 series was a gamble for Volvo’s survival, the 850 was an even bigger bet. It’s like betting the company on Black, then taking all your winnings and putting it on Black again. The 850 cost more than any previous industrial project in Sweden and if it didn’t sell well, Volvo would be so heavily in debt it would be finished. But it did sell - 1.2M cars in 9 years, and Volvo created a successful product line that it sells to this day.
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[@jeffreyhartwig4965]

Bought our daughter, who had barely passed her drivers test, an 97 850 back in 2013. That thing would come home from college weekly with a new ding, dent, broken front blinker lamps, missing wheel cover, bent rim etc on it. Old Betsy drove my kid all through college, one time I checked the oil and the oil stick came up clean and dry like new.... it drove with no complaint without oil for I don't know how long. Daing thing was practically indestructible! Thank you Betsy for keeping our kid safe!!

[@largol33t1]

You got lucky. Trust me, if it had been 2007, that car would be priced $6K higher no matter what the mileage. That's why I hate used car dealers. Every dealer i went to GOUGED me right out of the lot. I'm glad that two of them are bankrupt. That's the price they pay for their greed.

[@jazzhands7771]

You bought your daughter? Are you Madonna?? 😂

[@jeffhartwig5283]

@@jazzhands7771 Just a material girl Baby! lol

[@brycmtthw]

The Citation with the Volvo powertrain was probably the most reliable Citation in existence. 😂

[@ohadparan2853]

The 850 is, in my opinion, the best car ever made. My dad bought the estate upon its launch in the USA in 1995. He put 300 thousand miles on it, and modified to the tune of 400bhp. The engine is bullet proof. What a fantastic machine.

[@hnz225]

I am still driving 850 -96, over 500 000 km driven. Engine indeed is bullet proof.

[@winnington23]

@@hnz225 I just cant stop driving S70'S... Its genuinely hard to kill an I5 Whiteblock XD

[@turkeyboyjh1]

I had a 96 850r as my first car, let’s just say it got me in plentyyyyy of trouble, you give a teenager a car that will go 160 he will go 160 lol I manual swapped it and ended up braking the input shaft in 2

[@kingofspeed4856]

I dont care

[@chmclips121]

@Maiahi more technology doesn’t necessarily make it the best

[@ericfitzgerald9139]

I remember being 10 and seeing those yellow T-5Rs for the first time, and thinking that they were the coolest cars on the planet. Started my Swedish car obsession young!

[@laddochluderkorvenbjuder2094]

You werent thinking you knew it was lite the coolest car

[@johntait7262]

You Sir are a man of superior breeding and excellent taste.

[@zizoroth]

U

[@farmannn855]

Me too, born In 1985, have a 855 t5r now, love it.

[@shaunw9270]

Something about Volvo Estates , they've so much character.

[@Getfuqqedfedboy]

indeed! i love my wagoons : D

[@VinDieselS70]

I've had a S70, 960, V70 mkll and now a V50 Sports wagon. Even had a 340 GL with a 1.7 Renault engine, the handling was superb with the deDion rear axle and the gearbox at the back. . As they say, Volvo for life lol

[@Getfuqqedfedboy]

Peter Gaeng i have 2 XC70’s T6 and a 3.2L, a S60 R-Design that I converted to a Polestar Trim level and a XC60 T6 which is my GF’s. I wanted a V50 but maybe just me but I feel like ford had waaay too much say in the V50 it doesn’t feel very Volvo like to me. But I wanted to love it cuz size and T5 engine and AWD and everything you can get makes it a great package but ya...maybe I’m too picky or something I don’t know. But that being said I tried also buying a C30 T5 R-Design like 3 weeks ago before this whole outbreak of Covid-19 and I nicknamed it the Volvo Colander because it was about as waterproof as one.. I mean it smelled like mildew inside and I did barrow it for a few hours to test as a normal car getting groceries and watever and started down pouring rain and it was dripping inside from top of windshield and somehow from under the dash onto my legs and feet... I stilled tried to offer $5000 cash on spot cuz worst case I can part it out and break even if it becomes a problem to drive and use as a fun weekend car.. but they paid $6500 for it and unwilling to let it go for less than that.. to put how stubborn they are into prospective... been sitting on the lot for 6 months at same price. If I was a used car sales guy I would shook on that to get that nightmare out of there without risk of losing more at auction. Moment car has water sitting on interior and is also leaking is the moment that car is basically a write off.. ugh so frustrating and now they are closed for business cuz of the virus so I can’t keep annoying them to try to get it for cheaper..

[@martijnvangorp]

I worked at a Volvo dealership in the nineties. In the winter of ‘98 every customer received a personal winter gift: tissue papers called ‘snips’: sneeze impact protection system.

[@shaunw9270]

That's clever ! 😊

[@markbriggs5531]

I think today Martijn people would be buying the Volvo to get the tissue paper! Lol

[@diegohuijbregtsgarcia5102]

Whahaha, that's classic Volvo humour!

[@alexybodom]

;D

[@alastairblair]

I remember when the Estate T5 was launched in the UK my dad bought one almost before it was announced, It was badged a 850 Turbo and Volvo re-badged it for him as a T5 at his first service.

[@thomasmiller5502]

We had a first year 5 speed. Had it for 14 years. The A/C was the pits, repaired every 3 - 4 Years. My wife loved it.

[@urosretuznik1606]

There was accident between Volvo V70 and tank... driver in Volvo stepped out of car and tried to help crew in tank. But sadly whole tank crew died at accident. Tragedy...

[@weedmastersr]

haha

[@JTA1961]

Tanks for sharing

[@endahhidayaty9451]

😂👍

[@SteezeShop]

Just sounds like two tanks had an accident

[@joxepojoxepin2752]

Pfff, silly.

[@MrJulianneave]

I dream of a world in which the SAAB/Volvo merger worked out...

[@mikbe2579]

They partially did, in small series with the 4.4 litre V8 engine.

[@scottysvensson]

@@mikbe2579 wait what? Its made by yamaha what r u talking about?

[@Spoolingturbski]

That's not true. Volvo and Yamaha. Saab had absolutely nothing to do with that engine

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Look at a SAAB Draken. SAAB airplane with a Volvo engine.

[@TheDronne]

Look at the 340GL rims. Saab origins.

[@musje83]

I fell in love with the 850 R's 5-cylinder sound when I was 12 years old. My family drove Volvo since the 200-series (parents currently drive the new V90) and I'm on my 3rd S60 in 5 years, all with 400k+ KM on them. Love them to bits; almost indestructible. I still love the turbo versions but I'm also a big fan of simplicity and reliability so I'm sticking with the 170bhp NA 5-cylinders for now, they are fast enough.

[@goedendag5335]

I am looking for one too, S40 or V50 (maybe C30) with the 2.4 n/a. Currently I drive a 460 (my first car).

[@Ciaran3681]

I'm looking for a 850 2.5 20v NA aswell as my first car. It is one of the best bank for your buck cars out there. I love them to bits😍

[@mgn567]

i've got the s60 2.4 na 170cv. it's a good car, comfortable, has good performances and the engine is super silent but the car is Heavy!

[@michaelstrongbow2336]

I have both versions of the P-1 S40, the NA gets Way better gas millage than the turbo. And the NA still has some pep and sounds great.

[@keithlestrange4249]

Wasnt the first focus st mk 1 a volvo 5 cyl engine ? Gteat sound n power

[@fluttzkrieg4392]

I don't know how they made this absolute brick of a car one of the best looking vehicles ever made (in my opinion), but man they did it masterfully.

[@hithere5553]

It’s how all the lines match up. You take one look at the 850 and it says “let’s drive 500 miles down the scenic route. Don’t worry, I can take it, and you’ll be comfortable.”

[@DodgerBlueRobert]

“Shown in a yellow that didn’t do it any favors”??? Psshhh, that’s YOUR opinion.

[@BigCar2]

Indeed! It's growing on me though.

[@hoedenbesteller]

Sand yellow made the 850 T5 Station an icon

[@Bruce-1956]

Beautiful.

[@MarkHyde]

Safest banana out there. :)

[@olivermansfield8341]

Uniqueness is what makes cars stand out,

[@jameslewis2635]

I remember my mother having an 850 estate. She called it her 'tank' and revelled in the suprisingly tight turning circle. I also was once riding a bus that got hit by one of these. The car was fine but the bus had a big dent in the side.

[@SMX815]

The Volvo 850 was a belter & I loved the design & the estate was my favourite 🚘

[@sicebim1]

The 850, one of the most beautiful sedans and estates of its time. I should add, it still looks beautiful today.

[@tomhummel2641]

Agreed, and the interior was so clean and minimalistic. And no idiotic plastic-chrome, only in the front of the radiator.

[@rhys3200]

you did the BTCC car an injustice in being so dismissive of it's success - running the T5 estate in BTCC was a genius move that got car enthusiasts interested in the marque again. Without it I doubt Volvo would have had the success they did with the 850 and subsequent models.

[@martinh4630]

Precisely!

[@marydahm6851]

I’ve had a number of Volvos but the 850R was my favorite. I was highway driving and had to do a number of swerves one day to avoid junk on the road at 70 mph. I was amazed how well it handled, just gripping the road. My boys, who were little at the time were like: “do it AGAIN, Mommy!” Other than a clear coat that bubbled and eventually peeled off, mechanically it was a fantastic car.

[@arthur850_]

Volvo 850 is the best car in the world!!❤❤

[@RoadCone411]

I bought a '94 GLT sedan (saloon for you non-Americans) in 1996, a 5-speed manual with only 29k miles (the manual was rare for US-market cars.) It was deep red and loaded with luxury features for the time, and although it didn't have the cracking turbo engine, it could still move out of its own way. I have to say, it was the best car I have ever owned. It was very well-designed and built, and served me very well for almost 15 years! I had some of my biggest life events happen while I owned that car: first house, marriage and the birth of both my kids. Many early family vacations were taken in the 850! When I regretfully had to part ways with the car in 2010, it had over 250k miles on the clock. Despite one or two blemishes it was still a daily runner. Yeah, the AC no longer worked (part of the reason I ended up trading the old girl in) and the engine may have needed some TLC including new fuel injectors and possibly some new cores and cables, but the car was still solid and largely rust free. Not bad considering I live in the snow belt of the Northeast USA! In 15 years of ownership, I can count the issues I had with this car on one hand, and none of them left me on the side of the road! The worst was arguably when the radio died circa 1999 - I replaced it with an exact factory match from Volvo as aftermarket radios wouldn't have fit nicely into the hole in the dash. I did add a CD changer and a speaker box, it was a banging setup for the turn of the century! Long live the biggest Swedish industrial investment ever! It was truly a fantastic car. I'd buy it again new, if I could.

[@curious5661]

Shame that Renault got their grubby hands all over Volvo now. Renault just ruins everything it touches.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

@@curious5661 Renault? It's now Chinese owned. Although I do remember hearing someone about the initial Safrane and 850 development being conjoined.

[@wetlettuce4768]

@@curious5661 I'm pretty sure Renault has had nothing to do with Volvo since the early 90s, only French influence I can think of is Peugeot/Citroen diesel engines being used in the 2000s

[@Slacksfifth]

I have the exact same red 93' 850 as shown in the video; owned it 20 yrs and counting with ipd modifications, also own a Saab 9000. Also agree that they're the best.

My V70 (1999) just hit 300.000 kms and still going strong for the next 300.000 kms. I just love the design and quality of the car.

[@JJLfilm]

Sounds great! I got a V70(1999) last weekend in great kondition, 3 owners and 280.000km

[@MPPelli]

Thank you for an interesting video, yet again. This made me miss my wonderful 850 Estate from 1995. 5 years and 200 000 kilometers later it found a new home for another 300 000 km, and was finally scrapped in 2018. My love for good old Gothenburg steel continues to this day.

[@thomasfrederiksendk]

MusicMikko I’be been driving my (second hand) for 14 years now. Got it at 223 000 km and it’s about to pass 500 000 km. They really are marvellous machines, and I really can’t let go of mine - even if it would probably make financial sense...

[@olle0047]

@@thomasfrederiksendk True, i had mine for 7 years until I started working further away. Swapped it for a c30 1.6d, big downgrade engine wise but the economy improved big time!

[@Slacksfifth]

Oofff! The word scrapped is such a disturbing word for a great car.

[@alexandervonbraun]

In the end Volvo had to do everything themselves, and then it became perfect!

[@horeageorgian7766]

Like in real life.

[@dogcowrph]

Thank You. I loved my 850 wagon. It saved my life in a car accident.

[@BigCar2]

When I say the car's still around today, I'm including the V90 which I realise is a bit of a stretch, but indulge me! Erratum: There were 4 features Volvo called out when they launch the 850, but I only listed 3. The other one was front wheel drive. Not sure that was such a novelty in 1992, but you've got to give their marketing department credit!

[@KarlHamilton]

Also, the first car with 3 proper seat belts in the rear. Also, the first car with centre brake light as standard. A car of many firsts!

[@jonasanderot2947]

Wasn't it that it was the first transverse mounted 5-cylinder?

[@cmartin_ok]

First Estate car with full height rear lamp clusters, and I believe first car with integrated child seat in the rear centre armrest

[@BigCar2]

@@jonasanderot2947 Maybe so. I don't know what Audi were doing with their 5-cylinder at the time.

[@BigCar2]

@@christianronn5301 Thanks - interesting!

[@snubbedpeer]

I worked as a CAD consultant both for Volvo and Saab at the time. I was impressed with the 850 and how well it worked, considering that it was Volvo's first car with front wheel drive. No problems to speak of, but then I did notice a lot of cars driving around that were 850's on 24/7 tests in Gothenburg. For comparison Saab launched a new car of their own back then which had minor changes compared to the old one but they had some significant teething problems with it.

[@weirdshibainu]

A citation is also an award or commendation for outstanding service or hard work. Thanks for the video

[@RoadCone411]

Still a crummy car though... I doubt Chevrolet will be naming any new models after that X-car turd.

[@TheGalacticEmperorOfLabels]

My comment, above, trumps yours.

[@jonnycando]

Nick the Chevy citation was rather poor quality, and style wise it aged very fast....in the end a footnote in GM history.

[@Seatux]

Its one of those US-UK differences. Negative connotations in the UK, positive in the US. Mine being an ex British colony, uses summons and awards instead.

[@ethelryan257]

@@Seatux Right - It's similar to the situation with 'scheme'. Always negative in US English.

[@jjlasne]

One of if not the best looking station wagons in the world.

[@N0th1ng2C]

Finally the Volvo I own thank you man!

[@dieyoung8259]

VOLVO FOR LIFE BABE!!...1996 850 running tried and true, everyday....all day in the windy streets of Chicago Illinois😊

[@stefansvensson3597]

I love Volvos, the best car I ever have.

[@olle0047]

Brings back good memories... My first car was a 96 GLT 170bhp 2.5. Kept it for 7 years putting some 250.000kms on it, no major issues. Went to scrap in 2016 with 445000kms on the clock.

[@philiprowney]

I got a '96 T5 Wagon for £300 last spring, it had MOT and everything worked. I could not believe how quick such a large car could go!

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

You did well to get a T5 for that price.😊

[@skootrmusic]

These car stories are awesome! Thanks for making this one - I’ve owned an 850Glt, V70R and C30. All of them 5cyl. It was nice to hear their story 😊

[@goedendag5335]

How were the 850 GLT and the C30? I am looking (and saving up) for one of those.

[@derekscully2827]

I owned an 850 estate auto for 18 years. Put 200000 miles on the clock. Superb vehicle.

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

The 850 was an amazing departure for Volvo. Going front wheel drive and the new platform for it was very ambitious. The GLT was good, the T5 was what really made it - and R version just turned everything up to 11. That 5 cylinder coupled with a turbo was a masterpiece of an engine. It was great seeing an estate in BTCC.

[@alanjl61]

I loved my old 850 20V estate! I bought it 9 years old and put 400 000+ kms on it. The engine was brilliant reminding me of a 2 stroke with a power band from about 3 - 4.5k rpm. I chewed through 3 sets of CV joints, a heating radiator finally selling it with a blown head gasket after owning it for another 9 years. It drove round the mountain twisties of Cape Town like it was on rails!

[@ginnybourne6374]

I did quite a bit of engine testing for the 2.2 turbo and 2.5NA engines at Ricardo in the mid 90s. Later Volvo came back and I was tasked with improving the fuel consumption of the 2.5 turbo engine. The engine used to drop the AFR as low as 10:1 to aid cooling at high power, so testing was to see how far the AFR could be leaned out. I initially had another tester controlling some aspects of the engine whilst I got to grips with manually controling the mapping. As I got used to it I slowly took over aspects from the other guy until I had control of it all. Had lots of fun playing with ignition timing and afr with a few turbos melting very quickly until I got it pretty much sorted. It was a lovely engine to work with. I later bought an 850 T5 and had a happy few years owning that. Lovely cars.

[@mattw8332]

I remember when the 850 first came out, they looked revolutionary compared to the existing Volvo range...yet still recognisable as a Volvo. I agree about the Chevrolet Citation. Weird name with negative connotations. A bit like the Toyota Coronavirus.

[@rturner4205]

The Citation was also known for AWFUL Build Quality, Even for American Cars.

[@sbomorse]

Great video. I had a 240GLT in my younger years, it really was built like a tank.

[@davidscott4581]

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working on and driving a 99 v70R for the past 7 years, it’s been with me through thick and thin and brought me closer to my dad as it’s been a shared passion of ours. 278k mikes and still a champ, thank you volvo for this amazing machine. Truly nothing quite like it. I’ve blown head gaskets, broken transmission, and plenty of other headaches but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[@RichieRouge206]

Brilliant video. I've got my 11th Volvo (2006 V70) so yes a huge fan of the marque. My friend has a 1996 850R estate and it gets so much attention even now lol

[@GODFLESH1207]

Nice one. I'm on my 6th started with a 460 glt then a 460 turbo the a V40 T4 after that a 850 T5R then a MK2 S40 T5 and now a XC90 R design

[@Fl00wt13]

I bought two S60 (2007) and one S80 (2005) over the years. Same engine B5204T5, automatic on all. Smooth and powerful. Suspension feels different, giving sporty feel to S60 and more comfy feel to S80. I enjoy it every time, I'm behind the wheel of my Volvo. I don't mind to be drive around, though.

[@larryg3326]

Great video! A Citation is also a recognition for outstanding work. Perhaps the definition that you recognize is a result of your life well spent with interesting cars :)

[@miguelg243]

My first car was a 1997 Volvo 850 and I loved it. Now I own a 2003 Volvo V70 and I love it! I wonder which Volvo is next 😆

[@PRODUCERMAT]

Fantastic video as always 👍 Thank you for putting more great content out for us to watch and allowing us to break away from the fixation of being constantly glued to the news given the current situation 👍

[@robhunt8682]

Love your videos! My late mother had a green 850 Estate for many years and the a T5 V70 afterwards. Since she passed my Dad has carried on the tradition and has a 2016 V70. Therefore watching this has brought back some lovely memories :)

[@pieterv6984]

Very complete documentary. Must take a lot of research to make one of these. I find myself binging these lately. Thanks for all the efforts.

[@matthpotte]

440/460/480 story soon? Had a 340, 440 and drove a few T5 850s back in late 90s early 2000s... grew up in 240s, 740s and we had 960s later all fantastic cars.

[@tehklevster]

I had a 1992 440 for a few years bloody loved that car, it was so comfy. I'm currently running a 2004 S60 2.5D SE with 160k miles on the clock. It's a lovely drive, full leather, aircon etc. I previously owned an S80, which I also loved, but there was something janky in its history, it ultimately ended up being scrapped due to a catastrophic MOT fail.

[@matthpotte]

tehklevster I had a 1992 440 too, it was great, really sweet engine, was the 1.8 spi one. A mate of mine had a S60 D5, it is a beautiful drive

[@tehklevster]

@@matthpotte Mine was the 1.8 as well. Its MPG was stunning. I used to travel frequently between Edinburgh and Manchester in it for work things (I fricken hate flying and it took less time on either journey to drive compared to flying....and I also got 45p per mile :D) and was always amazed at how economic it was. I reckon I was getting ~50 MPG, that engine was tremendous despite less frequent oil changes and services. I sold it with a 7 month MOT to a student for what I paid for it ~600 quid.

[@rickj1983]

Having owned a 97 850R from the showroom, I loved the car (mine was black) with the following exceptions: I wish they had made the Volans 16" for slightly taller sidewalls. 17" wheels hit a pot hole and the tires can't handle it and blow out. Plastic dash mounts that popped (broke) the first cold spell followed with creaks. It was fast and beautiful.

[@ichibanmanekineko]

Another great upload; thank you!! I truly hope that the absolute quality of your research translates into 500k+ subscribers. You truly deserve it!

[@bokhans]

Great video as always. Cheers from 🇸🇪

[@Brera011]

Another great video. The 850 was a very comfortable as I remember from the times I was a passenger in my collegae's car. Love the t-shirt btw, I'm building a 1/8 replica of the DeLorean from BTTF. Looking forward to the next big or little car video.

[@tateswanson1803]

My mom had a 1996 850 wagon. Such a wonderful car. Thank you for the fantastic video!

[@darrensmith6999]

Thank you!! Cheered up my day seeing your video . Keep up the good work and stay well. Darren (:

[@BigCar2]

Thanks Darren. Stay safe.

[@juliethurgood3667]

Interesting, entertaining video as usual, thanks for keeping me occupied while I’m off school.

[@VinDieselS70]

Volvos own in-house diesel engine, D5, wasn't released until October 2001. All diesel engine previous this were VW/Audi engines.

[@Skarfar90]

True. The diesel option for the 850/S70/V70 was derived from the Audi AEL engine. It produces 140 HP and 290 Nm in the stock configuration. It is one of the best sounding diesels of all time, with its deep 5-cylinder sound. With a custom tune and some small upgrades (namely, a larger intercooler and an open exhaust), this engine can produce way above 200 HP and 380 Nm And if you further upgrade the turbo and fitting larger injectors, you can almost certainly expect over 300 HP. I have one in my old Audi which has been slightly upgraded. It pulls like crazy, even though it has over 500k kilometers on the clock. I had a gen.1 V70 with Volvo's variant of this engine, called D5252T. What a machine!

[@VinDieselS70]

@@Skarfar90 you're right about the sound and it was quite a quick car even in stock configuration. I bought a second hand 1998 S70 TDI in Scotland back in 2008 for £1200 and the car had 120 000 odd miles on the clock or 19000 Swedish mil (193000km) but as with all Volvos it was like new with the winter pack and TRACS as an added option so it went through unplowed roads as if it was a 4x4. Had the car until 2014 when a new water pump failed throwing the belt off and killing the engine. Was gutted as the belt, tensioners and the pump had been replaced only two years earlier. Was totally gutted so I was. Car got scrapped and I got myself a 1996 facelift 960 2.5 SE... Many cars later I now own a 2006 V50 with a Ford engine 🤔🥱 The S70 had done 245'000 odd miles or 394'000 km when it died.

[@arthur850_]

@@VinDieselS70 ah man... what a pity... I think that you will have a 1.8 or 1.6 petrol engine in that V50? Because our previous car was also a 2006 V50 with a 1.8 Petrol engine from FoMoCo (Ford motor company). I agree: It kept on going but: It just had not much pep in it. And after we pumped the wrong sort of petrol (not diesel), it gave the issue that sometimes it started at bit rough. And back in the day, it just wasn't the best engine you could choose. Hence why most V50's got a 2.4 5 cylinder... Now we bought a 1995 Volvo 850 T-5 and its in every way 10 million times better than the V50!!

[@VinDieselS70]

@@arthur850_ thanks man and I know! That 5 cylinder engine beats anything on the roads as stock the 850 and the 70series MK1 had such tone to it never head before as my brother had both of them as estates. When it comes to the V50 it is indeed the 1.8 and it work but tales a lot of oil which seem quite common which is sad but it is what it is. If I super premium or 98 octane instead of 95 the car does indeed work better and is slightly quicker when you accelerate and if it wasn't for the FoMoCo part the V50 would've been a much better car. Yet, the V50 is way better than any Ford hahaha. My previous Volvo was a 2004 V50 D5 SE with the Euro III 163 hp without the dpf and that was a great car but unfortunately I rear ended a Nissan Juke who's owner stalled her engine halfway out of a junction so mine was scrapped too mainly due to the airbags, so I got the V50 for the insurance money. Any pre Ford Volvo is way better than the Shared Ford platform which is one of the reasons the V70 MK2, S80 MK1 and the XC 90 are still Volvo design as the S80 arrived before Ford took over of which not the 70 and 90 is built on. Also a reason you see so many XC90 still on the roads. I mean, how many 15 year old Ford's and BMW's are still on the roads of that age bar the odd 5 series.

[@arthur850_]

@@VinDieselS70 Haha also a pity you rear ended a Datsun Joke!!😂😂 But I hope no injuries for him and you as well. A D5 was also popular back in the day for the V70 and V50 etc. We never had a newer car than 2006 and we never drove diesel but they are also bulletproof! BWM's as they are none for: Endless money pits... BMW's from the 90's are rusted away or leak oil in crazy amounts. And for Fords the same. But they only rust away. They are better in keeping there pants dry!😂

[@JohnnoDordrecht]

Big thanks for this episode , i enjoyed it !

[@williemwangi4959]

My favourite Volvo, the legendary 850!Thanks for the well detailed videos..

[@Alpostpone]

Informative and engaging as always. Your narration has improved with experience and is easier to follow now. I really appreciate your well-researched videos about ordinary cars in past decades, that don't end up in spotlight so often. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@BigCar2]

Glad to know I'm improving! Talking in front of the camera isn't my strong point.

[@jeroenoost6217]

best car I ever drove. I drove 500.000 km on LPG without any issues, the BT24 type motor 5 cilinder 2.5 liter (10 valve) engine is famous for it's sound it makes; A great "long distance" car, and in my eyes, a beautiful design !

[@KarlHamilton]

Best video ever. Thanks for all your hard work! I can rest now haha

[@andrewdrabble8939]

I remember the 850's on the BTCC way back in the 1990's. Started with the estate and then used the saloon version until the S40 came along. Very mean and purposeful looking car and tough as hell

[@miguelangelalonso4049]

Great video and amazing history for the Volvo 850 and for the 740/60 as well. Looking forward to watching more volvo histories such as the cars coming from the platform P2 (volvo s80/s60/v70/xc90 all mk1) the last of the iconics Volvos of the past! Great job and keep pushing !!💪

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I put the P2s in the current Volvo group. The P2, EUCD and now the SPA and CMA. The 850s were still a type of modified 700-series. The P2s went away from the "boxy" Volvo period. There are still a lot of P2 Volvos on the street now. I have one.

[@SimonWallwork]

I was a Volvo salesman from 1988-1996. These were great and I sold a LOT. The 440 was an utter plug though

[@Bigglesworth78]

Miss my '95 850. I will watch this when I feel nostalgic. Thanks for the video !

[@chrisward978]

Always a good day when a Big Car video lands. Even better when it's a car I love being featured.

[@nerothostv]

Ive had my 850 since 2010. Still going strong! :D Only the 2.5 10v 144hp one though :)

[@RachaelSA]

Great Scott!!! that's an awesome Tshirt :D Thank you :D

[@marcoricotti7359]

Hey! I bought one 1 month ago and i’m in love 😍

[@blubady]

Still got my '94 850 T5. This makes me want to get it back on the road!

[@avtomad722]

I had no idea how big this 850 project was, and quite how long the development took! Thanks for another great upload.

[@olabergvall3154]

16 Bn SEK. Quite a chunk of money. Equates to 2.2 Bn USD today

[@HugoMoutonNZ]

Love your work!

[@johanbergkvist8834]

Love these videos! Please continue the Volvo saga into the 2000's.

[@BigCar2]

I will at some point.

[@camil721]

At 2:40, the most beautiful (and very simple) car ever to be in a picture... Congratulations and many thanks for your beautiful reviews !

[@ScottRothsroth0616]

I drive a (US spec.) ‘98 V70 GLT; I have been waiting for this video, thank you.

[@5340robert]

Legendary car my uncle had a T5 estate loved that car as a kid and loved the BTCC estate.

[@Oli92Technik]

Great! Thanks for the very informative Video! I still driving my old 850 tdi Wagon and loving it! :D

[@MicrobyteAlan]

This came up on my recommendations, so I’m watching again. Who am I to question. 👍🏽

[@dustmeistermiller1011]

I had 850 2.5 petrol estate in the late ‘90’s. it’s by far the best car I have ever owned - super comfy, reliable and solidly built. The sound of that 5 cyl on full chat did make for a heavy right foot, though!

[@atmartens]

My first car was a '97 Volvo 850 GLT. Leather seats, cd player, spoiler and the "winter" package. Loved that little car.

[@Isaackariuki775]

One of the best looking Volvo estates I've ever seen. Fuelled by seeing it being driven across Eastern Africa by James May while looking for the Source of the River Nile.

[@dylanslates6633]

My mom had a white 2000 V70 that I grew up in and my girlfriend in high school drove a 1993 240 Estate, thanks for all the great info and stories on the UK/European market.

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

At age 19 I worked as a lot boy for a local VOLVO Subaru dealership. I've driven all 850s. From the GLE, GLT, TURBO, Platinum EDITION and the 850R. The only one I never got to drive was the T5R. From Subaru the coolest car I've driven was the Subaru SVX. I knew these cars were cool and it got me to love Volvo. However it wasn't till much much later as a grown man how lucky I was to drive these machines.

[@dkjoses12]

This video is the reason I had to get a 850 T5R. I love that car thank you so much!

[@stevenagy88]

Just came across your channel. What a nice video. Subscribed, cheers.

[@diariodeumcasalviking5425]

I have a V70 and I absolutely love it. Great car!

[@kennethsooley9938]

My parents had an '82 Citation (one of the first two cars I ever drove regularly after getting my license in '87). Years later, my father bought an 850, and later, an S70. The second car I owned was a '93 850GLT.

[@daisycutter3893]

Fantastic work Big Car.

[@davidpeters6536]

excellent video, many thanks

[@RaunoPaananenAudio]

I used to have Volvo 850 (diesel). It was really really good car. I drive it over 500 000km. Never left me on road.

[@joannaatkins822]

This was a delight to watch! I enjoyed this very much. There's something oddly calming about Volvo content. Have you considered doing videos on the Peugeot 405 and it's many Citroen relations?

[@BigCar2]

I'll add it to the list to consider. Thanks!

[@derpapito1391]

Thanks.This makes me looking forward to wake up tomorrow morning and drive to work in my excellent condition 850 AWD

[@BrenTravisMusician]

You review all the cars we want to see. Loving the shows. Would love to see 924/944, S-Type legacy, Toyota Cressida, Suzuki, TVR, Marcos, XJ, so much to go at!

[@robertberes7402]

I have a 98 V70 and my dad have a 850 wagon. The 850 is 27 years old, no rust, original engine, my V70 very similar. We love this cars, not too fancy, just simply good, all extras working, heated seats, AC, mirrors, very good sound system. The five cylinder is making it unique, it has a nice sound, but not too loud. I think that the money is well spend when they designed this cars, but i never thought it was this risky for the company. Thanks for making this video!

[@waseemtayob710]

love and greetings from South Africa.....850R Stealth sleeper

[@souissi1]

Thanks for this nice video

[@matisstar]

love your channel, great detail about engineering hope one day you do an episode about lada niva (i own one)

[@theaylesburycyclist8756]

Another excellent video.... Cheers. 👍

[@boing615]

The 850 turbos were insane in the 90's, Volvo was seen as a car for accountants and grandparents and suddenly you had a bright yellow turbo estate that raced in the BTCC and could blow off a BMW in a drag race, I loved them.

[@prasakmanitou4925]

Still got one, and it will drive until government ban them

[@dmtonxbox3925]

Love this video! Makes me appreciate my 854R even more than I already do.

[@dominicdraughn3578]

854 ?...