Never Buy This Cheap Reliable European Car - Also Never Say Never

[@tam1381]

I have owned and repaired many Volvo's. The older 850's are bullet proof.Much better anti corrosion qualities than the later models. Timing belts are NOT common to failure on these cars as long as you adhere to the maintenance schedule. Volvo 240 is nuclear proof and the 740/940 are almost nuclear proof. The later stuff is not so good but still better than most.

[@philiprowney]

My OG belt is at 156k miles, I only bought the car in spring. It's being done in the next month. It's not hard to change the heater core. Some general mechanics in the US seem to book extra time because they are big horse sized lumps and struggle to dismantle dainty euro cars. Hire someone who's 170lbs or less, he'll do your core in an hour and a half ;0) PS it was £300 [ $400 ]

[@victorpelini5995]

The 240s arent that reliable. I mean, once sorted out they are dead reliable but this could take some money and time

[@ericmci]

S70s are pretty bullet proof as well. He's exactly right it's stuff like heater core and and both of which went at around 160k on my car but those are inexpensive fixes if you do it yourself. Also rust Resistance is still excellent on the S70

[@victorpelini5995]

@@ericmci rust resistance on Volvos is great, my 240 88' is rust free

[@Honeypot-x9s]

I have 2011 Volvo XC70 T6 with 270,000+ miles.. I know people mention it’s expensive to maintain but it’s worth it cuz I never had major issues and over the years been cheaper to own over the years vs most cars..

[@choppedchamp8757]

My parents had a non-turbo version 5 cylinder and the thing just wouldn't die. Finally donated it to charity with just shy of 500k on the odo and still running.

[@Hairybarryy]

i had one up until it hit almost 400,000 miles but i got bored of it. Still have it and it runs fine but i have a 2006 Ocean Race Xc70 AWD. Super Fun car to drive

[@bigdogpete43]

Volvos are a great choice. I loved my V70 wagon but it was the happiest day of my life when it left for the last time. Of course my ex was driving it...

[@Michael-fw5ef]

Single, young men think we are joking about our wives and ex wives. I never before believed in the Devil until I got married and saw evil inside of my wife.

[@clanrobertson7200]

Boone Docker Your lawyer didn’t work hard enough if he advised you to settle and loose your Volvo! The old professor

[@bigdogpete43]

@@clanrobertson7200 Believe me, it was worth it. Plus I never told her I never had changed that timing belt in 150K miles.

[@jimcarlson6157]

mine rode a broom

[@johnbunyan5834]

Boone Docker . Maybe she was like she was, because of your attitude and behaviour.

[@redbeak1453]

I think the collaboration between the the engineers at Volvo, Porsche and Aisin built one of the best production cars ever. The Japanese Aisin auto trans on the 850's is solid. The engine designed by Porsche and built by the swedes is bullet proof. I live in New Jersey where they heavily salt the roads, my 96 850 T5 doesn't have any rust. Even my daughters 87 Volvo 240 with over 300,000 miles has no rust and still running with the same engine and trans. This has been my best daily driver for the last 20 years. I only had to change the timing belt, PCV and heater core once. As you say in the video, A great DIY car for low cost maintenance.

[@Micaheichelberg]

The best reason to buy a Volvo is IPD. My mother struggles finding parts for her 86 Dodge Ram, but I have no problem finding parts for my 89 Volvo 240.

[@holidayhouse03]

Ipd is great...but if you're east of the Mississippi shipping takes forever. Fcpeuro is a lot quicker with shipping....lower threshold for free shipping as well.

[@eugenebaker3682]

Easy for you folks in USA, harder to find stuff here in oz

[@josechimal1358]

FCP euro has better deals, I live in PDX and prefer to buy my parts from FCP euro all the time.

[@franks5651]

I love both of my Late 90's Volvos! Both are very reliable and affordable to own if you are willing to turn a wrench. My 96 850 has 260k and runs great with no leaks and doesn't burn oil. You are correct about the timing belt and PVC system. Change out both and you won't have any issues ( about $400 in parts from IPD).

[@FlatEarthFighter]

I Owned a 97 850 GLT in northern Wisconsin heavily salted roads for many years, and they don't rust! while other cars are completely falling apart at this age and in the junk yard, my volvo just keeps on plugging along still looking good and I don't wash it much, they are just built not to rust

[@eenelso]

The heater core only takes a half hour to replace easy peasy! You don't have to dig into it to get to it

[@dpforth]

Agree. Couldn't believe how straight-forward it was on my 96 850.

[@stephenhegarty]

As a Volvo enthusiast I would extend your list to the 98 S70 which still maintained the cable throttle and avoided the ABS problems of the 99's

[@astanisystems]

I had a such Volvo, but TDI version, not a single dash light was on, and no mechanical issues. Sold it only because I couldn't import it. Only downside to it was faded paint, rock chips, and worn interior(seats and center console), other than that it was a looker.

[@ProtoFalcon07]

P80 Volvos are definitely overall solid. We had a 1993 850 GLT nearly 20 years ago, which was taken out due to an accident. I got a beloved, normally-aspirated 2001 S60 (the 2nd successor, needless to say) with over 270K miles; original engine and automatic gearbox. Any of these older P80 and P2 Volvos can last with proper maintenance, and good service history!

[@Fisher1903]

The heater core in the P2 volvos (850, s70, etc.) are very easy to replace. 30mins max. They are prone to failure and common to leak. But easy to replace

[@robink.9459]

Bought a 1998 V70, which is basically a facelifted 850, to travel around Europe this summer, including carrying all our stuff and sleeping in it. It was such a great car for this purpose, never letting us down.

[@Ellis_B]

Had a 98 v70 turbo loved that car had her for 10 years

[@ZBS91]

2000 s70 owner here. GLT SE with the 2.4 B5244T. Absolutely love this car. Bought it from a local Volvo mechanic . Before I took ownership he walked me through on how to replace the PCV and heater core as he let me do the repair in the shop. Later down the road I did a coolant temp sensor. I since then lowered it, upgraded to drilled and slotted rotors with stainless braided brake lines, added some splitters, changed up the interior with a 50/50 mix of tan and black and just been driving it. Next few days I will be installing an IPD Turbo back exhaust.

[@mrcomplex23]

Parts are expensive, but available. The cars are gas hawks, but they drive reslly comfortably. They are so low that it's uncomfortable to get out, but long drives are not an issue with this car. I have a 600€ one and I've driven it for over a year. Still in love with it, even though I should have opted for a turbocharged one or a diesel one (the TDI ones actually get exceptional gas milage!). Also, you forgot to mention the Valve stem seals that break down and then the car starts burning oil. I still haven't changed mine hahahahaha

[@mecheng1977]

I still have a 97 glt 850, great turbo power, quick to spool up and very reliable. Zero rust and everything you mentioned is easy to fix except the pcv. Build quality is tank like

[@OscarGarcia-sk8px]

I owned two Volvos in the past, a 1986 760 Turbo and a 1987 740GLE. The biggest problem I had was the engine wiring harness on both cars. After replacing them a LOT of problems went away. The second big problem were the turbo hoses leaking on the 1986 760 Turbo. One complaint is the quality of the interior plastic. Many plastic pieces that get brittle with age and break easily. The dash pad , glove cpmpartment, moldings around the door post and roof section. Both cars took about a year to sort out. I had heard that in terms of reliability and build quality the 240 was number 1. The 700 series was second to the 240 series. And the 800 series a distant third.

[@drwatson1234]

I'm impressed you remembered those of us in the rust belt!!

[@ajones3038]

yeah, because we are losers

[@jakob.1995]

Bruh Volvo 850 is one of the most reliable cars ever made

[@anthonytsi]

The heater core on mine was very easy to replace.

[@scottlewis4387]

I own a 94 turbo wagon. Cost a lot of money at first because of neglected maintenance. What he says about buying from a good owner is true. However, the heater core info is wrong: they can be replaced in 30 minutes if you know what you're doing. Rock on, R&W!

[@1g2002541]

Sorry, I laughed when I hear that “ people are looking for reliable Audi for cheap! “

[@danielsimpson8929]

Good content. Happy that you have postings on the regular again.

[@dappawap]

Your videos are great. I used to be a nechanic but now out of trade since 2007.I still do basic stuff in the driveway. I find it jnteresting how the newer cars are often a worse choice eg Odysey and I share your videos. I live in Montreal and let me tell you we pay so much more for more rust. I wish I could get a Volvo I can trust for 3k. I would look so good!

[@ua7pyro591]

Bulletproof 850 and 850T5 turbo. Very unique cars. I recommend anyone to drive one. If you can find one still. The 850 does not rust, they have some type of electrolyte coating that prevents them from rusting.

[@MTorn]

I believe they are zinc coated

[@johanmattsson6572]

Yes they are galvanized

[@PistonShack]

Volvo is super reliable if you treat them well. I drive Volvo and so happy with it. Thanks for vid.

[@itayby]

got a volvo 940 turbo (modded), such a great car. love volvos

[@Blue-moon12]

The T5 versions when they came out in the 90s were amazing. Top speed of close to 170 mph unlimited. It was quicker than some Ferraris of the time. (When modded)

[@cvtt3194]

Had tons of them, great quick cars. Top speed was closer to 150, stock US market cars reach nowhere near 170.

[@cappaculla]

170? Utter bollocks

[@Blue-moon12]

@@cvtt3194 Sorry meant to say when modded can reach close to 170 mph.

[@Coldfin9er]

Back in the day I had my old V70 T5 (UK car and Auto) on the German Autobahn bouncing of the speed limiter at 168 indicated, so probably ~155 actual.

[@kevinbarry71]

Those are great cars, solid and very well-built. You really feel like you're driving a quality car. Not so much the ones they build today.

[@salihahzem]

You can add 1998 S70 to this recommendation because it is the final year with the same non-drive-by-throttle and 4-speed auto from the 850 Series. Newer ones (and generally Volvos until ‘04 model year) has more frequent problems as mentioned. You can distinguish ‘98 MY with the older style “black background” Volvo emblem on the grille. Comes from a Volvisti (or Volvophile that is)

[@deepcow]

The Old Boxy Volvo’s were good cars. Now you have to ask, Volvo, European made? They’re owned by an Indian and Chinese company now.

[@disuye]

European up until 1999, owned by Ford 1999-2009, then Geely after 2009.

[@deepcow]

Disuye Thanks for the info, I forgot about Ford owning them. I rented a Volvo back in 2017 while on vacation, it was a medium sized SUV, AWD, 5 Cyl Turbo; it was a nice car, it was also brand new, I would not trust one of the new ones to last like they did in the old days, over-engineered and a lot of plastic, probably turn into a money pit after warrantee expires.

[@thebigpicture2032]

I paid $200 for a 94 850, fixed the heater core and gave it to my cousin. Great car and the heater core is much easier to access on these than the older models. Only took a couple hours. I still prefer the 740 as it drives great and is rear wheel drive. The 740 and 850 don’t seem to rust.

[@johanmattsson6572]

The Big Picture my 740 has a big hole in the rear quarter panel and I think the hole rear of the car will fall of soon but underneath they are galvanized so I don’t have a speck of rust there

[@nathonlungu6405]

I can confirm as a chicagoan that these cars hold up quite well in the winter. I've owned 4 volvos and everything he says in this video is absolutely 100% true

[@jimthecarguy]

Nice explanation about the Audi. Every car has some know issues but over all the Volvo is a good car if the previous owner did the maintenance required..

[@mov3669]

Turbo versions are way harder to find, atleast here in Sweden. 850 GLT's are surprisingly common however. 176 bhp if I remember correctly.

[@TheSleepingonit]

You can back flush the heater core with CLR, pour it in through the outflow on the firewall

[@MrKushinator420]

I actually just bought a 98 volvo s70 t5 manual for 600 dollars a few weeks back. Only 140k miles, after a week I had it restored enough to drive it and inspected. So fun to drive too - tires spin into 3rd gear! Started with buying 2001+ model volvo's and wanted to try an older one. Not disappointing.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Where is Robert??? Thumbs up from Canada!!!

[@thomaswilkinson6276]

True words. I have taken my 1996 850 Turbo 297,660 miles to date and still love it as much as when new. II change my oil every 3-4K miles and use OEM or Mann oil filters with Mobil 1 10w30 synthetic, flush and replace my brake fluid with quality dot4 every 2yrs, flush & replace coolant at same time. I do a transmission fluid service every 3 years. To keep my fuel system clean & reliable, I try to only use Chevron premium gas and add extra Techron every 4-6 months. This Volvo has its original engine, transmission, a/c compressor and ECC system, power steering/rack and turbocharger. The only things that come to mind of replaced parts are normal wear & tear items like tires, brakes and rotors, belts, hoses, engine pulley bearings and a few electronic sensors or relays. 29 years on Oregon roads and engine compression is even across all five cylinders and pulls stronger than when new with several mods I have added through the years. It has been the most reliable car I have owned in my 68 years on this planet.

[@toyoscio]

Not as reliable probably as one particular 1994 Toyota Celica owned by one gentleman a little younger than you.

[@FerasDishli]

I agree with you, but the problem is: the parts are very expensive. BTW ; I live in Sweden

[@philipszente2971]

Compared to what? Had a lot of different cars and have not noticed any especially expensive stuff. You have to shop around a bit. Not purchase anything locally. Just got parts for a 945 40% better price then biltema.

[@FerasDishli]

Philip Szente 300 - 400 $ for muffler att Biltema 200 $ for rotors

[@philipszente2971]

Well I can probably not put out a list company names to point you in the right direction. If you look at other cars of the same caliber and year made in Europe do you find that the prices ar lower for those same items for the comparable cars? I got the rear muffler for the 945 for 380sek made in Italy. B tema 700. As an example. If you send me a private message I can give you a few outlets for parts. When I had lot of volvos I shopped at a German specialist for volvo. Also got a lit of stuff from an ebay store also Volvo specialist. Nowerdays I use the big ones as the shipping cost and speed and diversety of parts i need dictate it.

[@philipszente2971]

If you search for my name you will find my phone no. I live close to you. Feel free to send me a text.

[@FerasDishli]

Philip Szente Nice to know that 😊😊 Vi kan prata Svenska då 😉

[@OpasJDGarage]

The 850 Volvo is bullet proof. All negs you mentioned are true, but inexpensive and an average person of typical mechanical skill can replace. This and the Audi video are excellent. Both are great cars, this is not up for debate.

[@smc9764]

I had a 2000 S70 for a little while that I fixed a lot of times with some of the issues you mentioned. The heater core wasn't too bad to replace it pops right out behind the center console and a decent replacement was 40 bucks if I remember. Changing the PCV system was kind of a PITA and was several hundred dollars in OEM parts. A/C clutch starting getting out of spec and would turn off, so I fixed that with one zip ties and RockAuto magnets to get the clutch back into spec, lol. A major issue on this car though was the throttle body, I think it might have been the first car to go drive by wire. Also, had the IACV go out, but that was a 50 dollar used sensor replacement. Couple of other things hear or there that wore out after being on the road for over a decade. But, overall it was a very reliable car and finally went to the crusher after a tire came flying off and hit the front of it after I gave it to my sister.

[@ericsartanahorner]

I have a 93 850. Love it...

[@Zirkobi]

"Never buy this car" right....you'll get much more out of it than the piece of crap German cars that are out there. Volvo for life!

[@ericmci]

So buy it? but the title says Never buy it. Ohh. I get it. Click bait. Come on dude.

[@clanrobertson7200]

eric mcintosh Yeh, that is a problem for me to. I clicked on it to see why I shouldn’t own my 97 850R and my 98 V70 Cross Country Turbos with 225,000 miles on each and running great. In fact you will be hard pressed to find someone with my experience with Volvos. I am going to be 72 in 3+ months and I bought my first Volvo in 1967 - a 1961 122S Amazon. I was trained by my father as a mechanic from age 10 at his Gulf Service Station. He had been trained as a machinists and co-pilot in the Navy during WWII. He ran a clean tight ship that was based on being a professional with Integrity. I was taught to be a problem solver, an honest person, and that maintaining a good car beats payments for a new car. This has served me well and I have owned 10 Volvos since my first one 52 years ago. I have about 1.3 million miles on Volvos and one saved me from serious injury or death in 1988. Unfortunately, I did injure my neck and 30 years later had to have surgery with 3 fusions and 2 titanium plates. I had to have a panic stop on an interstate highway during rush hour and the lady that hit me had just moved into my lane and never touched her breaks, hitting me at around 55+ mph. The Volvo collapsed the way it was designed to and the rear end was lifted at least 3-4’ off of the road and I was pushed into the car in front. The seatbelt clicked just as my nose was about to hit the windshield. That force stretched my neck and I lost all of my natural curvature. The disc were where the stretching occurred and that lead to their ultimate collapse and growth of calcium that tried to fuse the vertebrae and also stimulated a ton of bone spurs. I think that the stretching of the disc seriously damaged the connection for the blood flow causing them to slowly collapse causing me a lot of pain. I was and have been seeing chiropractors since, and adjustments helped with some of the pain as the disc deteriorated. The lesson here is that you will have problems later in life after a high impact wreck. Make sure your lawyer understands that and makes that clear in any settlement. Enough said. Love my Volvos and made some simple modifications to my 850 R that makes it feel like it is putting out 300+ HP at the crank. The old 4 cylinder motors are solid, I still have my 1985 245 Turbo and love it, but the 5 cylinder engine in Volvo’s production configuration is one of the best engines ever designed. At my point in life, I have no doubt that my cars will serve my wife and I as well as survive us! The old professor

[@jamcastillo01]

the title also say "also never say never"

[@texan176]

I had a 99 S70 non turbo that was super reliable and trouble free. The only issues were the ABS module which I swapped with a repaired one for about $150, the heater core leaked (easy fix), the dash mounts broke and caused rattles (PITA fix), and the trim on the doors peeled prematurely. Overall it was a great car and the gearing on the automatic transmission was aggressive to give relatively fast acceleration from a stop. It was also very easy to work on and repair.

[@azaz911c]

The reliability of a 25 year car will be questionable regardless of its manufacturer. There are many problems associated with age itself. Plastic, rubber, and silicate materials (electronics) degrade or become fragile over time, no matter how well the car was cared for.

[@clanrobertson7200]

azaz911c Correct, but not something that can be upgraded in pieces/stages in your spare time. Just have a candidate car inspected by a decent mechanic, negotiate your price and make the repairs to get confident in your car. The old professor

[@tonychambers9228]

@@clanrobertson7200 I purchased a volvo 850R 5 years ago and have spent in total 15k including labor on upgrading and completely replacing almost every component on the car. I have to replace the transmission get a lifter job and get her repainted and it will be a brand new car with 400+ hp.

[@Slacksfifth]

Well , just improvise and enjoy while you can..

[@m.rogers5846]

Been enjoying your channel. Thanks.

[@davidorama6690]

Reliability is a relative concept... 🤣😂🤣

[@RJ-vb7gh]

I recently saw an add on Craigs List for a 5 Cyl Volvo.... 200.000 miles on it for $1500.00.... The add read "Runs, Has $11,000.00 in new parts and needs some work." Way back in the day... I actually was certified by Volvo to work on my girlfriends Volvo 244 without voiding the warranty. (You actually needed to be Volvo certified just to change the oil.) The cars weren't hard to work on back then.... but the parts prices were insane... My GF and I got to know the parts folks and after a while I got access to the Volvo dealer's used part inventory and got family and friends discounts, but for the most part there were no cheap Volvo parts. Even getting parts shipped up from Mexico and South America (where the parts are cheaper) Simple items like a fuel distributor pump or fuel pump will set you back the price of another cheap used car.

[@citroguy7296]

Don't forget rear main seal and AC evaporator !

[@matty85992]

I own a 99 Volvo v70 2.4 na 5 cylinder it's been a amazing car I brought it I only have one issue with the etm I change the position sensor my self with a contactless one also the coolant temp sensor been great since iv owned it 2 years

[@kamryn7496]

If u live in Albuquerque u can buy a Volvo 850 an robert DIY could rebuild it from the ground up for u lol

[@cyclesingsleep]

Robert is an amazing fellow - finally met him a month ago in Asheville (he often travels to help people) to help me pull the head after years of watching his very helpful, volvo maintenance and repair videos. : )

[@dieantischeisse]

@@cyclesingsleep His videos have saved me a huge amount of money, i've done all repairs on my S70 by myself only and only thanks to him, wouldn't dare without his help and his awesome videos. He's the only person i've patreon'ed so far in the entire internet and he god damn deserves every penny

[@sjbock]

Yes, If it weren't for Robert's videos I wouldn't be able to afford to keep driving my NA 94 Volvo 850. Even minor repairs can be expensive if you have to pay a mechanic to do them. I bought my Volvo new in Oct. 1993. I wish I lived closer to his trips to help people with repairs but I live in south Texas far from his travel routes. I could definitely use his help with a few bigger maintenance and repair items.

[@LouieV.]

His videos has helped me a lot. Got a us import v70 few weeks back. The funny part is, im from Finland haha. First shipped from sweden to usa, and now it is back here lol.

[@zanderxymox]

'98 Volvo S/V70s are essentially reskinned 850s. Mechanically they are the exact same, you can swap a lot of parts from an 850 onto a '98 S/V70 and vice versa. 99-00 is when things started getting real edgy with the electronic throttle bodies and electrical changes. But I'd totally take a '98 S/V70 if I had the chance. I currently have 3 850s, a 96 sedan w/ 5 speed manual, a 96 850R, and a recently purchased 97 850 wagon with 225k miles that still runs like new. Love these cars, and they're stupidly simple and easy to work on.

[@sfitz-rp4du]

My 98 S70 is a Swedish Tank at 240k miles. Lasted thru the abuse of 3 teenagers doing Godknowswhat in the thing. Solid car in rust belt.

[@Al-xr7ti]

I like your videos but ford fusion and Toyota Camry are my choices 🙂 and I have a nice 3.5 lit ford fusion, the best of the class for me...

[@pimpinpenz]

The heater core takes 30 minutes to change. I've owned 5 of these cars. Super reliable cars.

[@lawl114]

If you do decide to buy one and you want the nost fun out of it, look for the 850r, or an 850 turbo. Sure, the GLT package is turbocharged, but it is a low boost engine. It's so low it doesnt even have a boost gauge. And the best years are definitely 94-96, as they changed emissions equipment to utilize secondary air injection to the exhaust rather than using EGR in 97. The 97 also has the abs pump with a high failure rate, but dont worry about that too much because atleast 90% were warenteed with an updated design.

[@nzwotb2525]

I know a guy who races a 850 turbo at my local track the 5 cylinder makes a very nice sound and it's bloody fast

[@mcdonaldgc3020]

I had a Volvo once S80 t6 ...you should make a video of what to do after you bought a car that's been sitted for a few months. As a maintenance once you bought it

[@erikgranqvist3680]

I am a bit on the fence about 850. As a Swede, I have done lots and lots of miles in 850's the last quarter of a century. But I have never owned one myself because... well, i dont like Volvo. I prefer Mercedes, and they are about just the same difficult scale in the diy department. As long as you keep yourself around the same size as the Volvo (e-class, c-class with 4 and 6 cylinder motors) Oh.. they were fairly good in the rust. But we are talking about cars that was made over 2 decades ago. And they are by no means rust free.

[@liveyourbestlife3785]

I wouldn't shy away from the P2 chassis volvos either. I bought a 2006 Volvo v70r for 3200 and it has 275k now. Awd turbo and wagon

[@realalsenor]

Hi, Ratchets and Wrenches, I am sure you are aware of the most reliable cars on the road today, and I would like to see your opinion of Lexus. I know that one can find decent 2013s for 15-20k with reasonable expectations of up to another 300k of life in their V6, and possibly a million miles in any LS 460 without seeing the tranny die. I am planning to buy a 2013 Lexus next year and really would like your take on this. I picked 2013 because that is when most Lexi came with blind spot alert, which I insist on.

[@stereoheadmtl5944]

My '95 850 Turbo Wagon great shape 166k. Everything works BUT: ABS light warning indicator now is permanently on. Three used replacement sensors later; still a no go. Rebuilds avail for 96-97 only. Unless someone knows better:-).....Other than that; one of best cars I have ever owned and still a blast to drive. Very fast for 24yo car. Won't part with it.

[@SkiLLzv2]

I do love the 850r. Good sleeper

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

Can you do a video like this on an ALH TDI? Just bought one and though i know they're generally reliable, it would be nice to get your perspective.

[@rlipper26]

Very much agreeable about this video.

[@MrMoss786]

Lovely cars, 850 auto effortless driving

[@lorangajapp8086]

If i remember correctly the 2,4 appeared in the v/s70.850 is 2,5 2,3 and 2,0 i belive.And the blow by is almost always a clogged pvc.A 940 is the most bullet proof car you can get.

[@wholeNwon]

Think I'll stick with my 21 yo LS 400...perfection.

[@850are2]

My 850r has 350,000 miles.. basically rebuilt by myself. Not extremely expensive and daily driven all winter in north east..long live 850R

[@mohamedelyaouti2051]

ratchets and wrenches have you forgotten about the 240/740/940 ,

[@JamesJones-og3kc]

Great content.

[@bigjimWA77]

TRANSVERSE not inline...OR east west. Camshaft seals and cam position sensor far more than thermostat and coolant sensor... Mainseal gearbox to engine common for oil leaks. Engine mounts fail too pretty easy to replace. You have to remove the inlet manifold to get to the pcv system "box" which is stuck on the side of the block. Dashboard squeeking ? The mounts break from them which are simply thru bolts to the upper firewall.

[@drevialzerathustra5336]

Thanks for the video. Now everyone is gonna buy up all those rare volvos, buddy

[@nasticanasta]

Only thing I complain about on older volvos is the plastic on the wits under the hood deteriorating

[@richardmiller257]

great video. not a big deal but turbo 850s had 222 hp not 240. only the t5 and r models had 240.

[@martinlund9524]

I have had a few 850 T-5R 240hk(engine is built way over 600hk now) 850R 250hk (330hk now), Turbo 225hk and 140hk and 170hk. To replace the heatercore is not hard or even so many hour Ut is way easy to do even if you don't work on cars. There is a not so much that break on those cars. The cam sensor or fuel rely (cheap on the scrapyard or at the dealer ) does fail 1-2 times on a cars life time. a Thermostat is just a few dollars and it is changed on a few min. The timingbelt does rarely fail. I does have more "smaller" problem that the gearbox after like 25 000 km does a few wierd sounds but if you slam the gear in i think that is why ;) But i do race in my cars so it will take some damage. But on like all cars you can break everything if you try to do that. A Volvo 850 or S/V70 first gen is one of the best and cheap car to own. A little high fuel consumption just. But i drive my 850R under 0.95l/10km mixed driving. quite cheap anyway.

[@GeoTrashPanda]

You need to also put the listing in the description of the video please!

[@evananderson8452]

Do Your recommendations for this car apply to a 1991 740GLE? If not then what should I be wary of in this car?

[@lakotapride7370]

I do have a Passart 2001. Only pay 💰 thousand dollars for. And I love ❤️

[@tnamen1307]

Sir, why one output terminal of my car ignition coil gives less sparks than the other terminal. In fact, the 2 terminals are control by a single primary circuit of the same ignition coil!!! The other ignition coil has the same issue. I have checked for all resistance readings of the PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CIRCUITS of each IGNITION COILS which shows normal values. Please kindly help. Thanks.

[@renatakosir8402]

These cars properly maintained will go 500000 miles with no problem and no major work being done to them, but I repeat if properly maintained and if you know what things you have watch out for, as this video nicely explains. Also the D5 diesels here in Europe that we have are also bulletproof made with that Swedish quality (there is a D5 on internet with 600000 miles) , so are pretty much all of the 5 cylinder ones, including s60R, which some people say that is not reliable. Of course it is not reliable, if you put in 100 hp plus, and put aftermarket parts into it. It is a sports car and that is why everyone is modifying the crap out of them, and then complaining. There is also a video on youtube, that shows a s60R with 427000 miles on it. It is a video from Robert DIY.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

On Audi, there are some models that are so good looking, just saw two last week, the sports TT and another two door one. Next car I buy will be one of them.

[@badbadgerretiredinthailand]

hi do you know of any issues with a 2005 2.3 Ford Escape thanks in advance, ps love your channel all the way from thailand

[@big_red_8866]

lol the heater core is the easiest thing to fix on this car and only takes like 10 minutes

[@MrKushinator420]

got my 98 s70 t5 for 600 bucks. 236 hp! maf sensor was bad , unplugged it and drove home.

[@cyrparlapiano2514]

I love my a.50 I've had two of them a turbo in a non-turbo unfortunately I had to sell the turbo but I'm still daily driving my 1994 Volvo 850 wagon

[@jeffruebens8355]

From looking at big parking lots, the 1980s to 1990s Corolla lasts the longest, as long as it is not a year with the Yamaha engine. Maybe buy a used vehicle from a desert state like Arizona- some companies specialize in fixing up a Toyota Landcruiser.

[@westnylefx]

Heatercore takes me 1 hour to replace on this car and I am not mechanic. PCV is alot of labor.

[@johanmattsson6572]

westnylefx the 960 with the b6254fs are the worst, I had to dismantle the entire intake system to even get to that dam box

[@tatialo37]

Never did find a 850 sport wagon manual in Puerto Rico!!!

[@mrjv750li]

Second,that’s what she said !

[@debsigt8958]

I have an Audi A6 c5 they are good cars

[@casparpolitman]

850 NEVER RUST!!! I have a 1992 model, i did all the prevention work she needed, 4 years not even 1 breakdown!!! If you know a bit those cars they last forever i am at 220k miles Now

[@tomknud]

Affluent people waste money on Volvos ... and commensurately their maintenance and storage.

[@Coldfin9er]

Do you really consider 14MPG as good fuel economy?!? Had to sell my old V70 T5 back in the day because of it, made little sense in the UK when a full tank (over £100 back then for 70Ltr) was getting just over 200 miles round town!

[@justinitdoesntmatter7515]

My first car was a Volvo 850 with 300k miles only had to put $200 in to it over the 2 years I had

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

great video dude.thanks for all the info.

[@SlanderMoralesRamos]

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[@choclatechip52]

Hy bro,I am in the market looking for a new vehicle I already have 2010 camry v6 ,I really enjoyed this vehicle for almost 6 years,now I am looking for reliable vehicle for next 5 years,Question: 2015-2016 bmw 5 series for $15000 ,milage: 80,000 ,what do you suggest?

[@Lexiberian]

The turbocharged volvo doesn't have a pcv valve, but the system needs to be cleaned/replaced every150000km. I love my t5, I seriously recommend it. Awesome sleeper, awesome sound, a lot of "future" classic potential. Hold on to your Volvos

[@franks5651]

Yes the turbo charged Volvos also have the PVC system. My 98's was clogged and caused the seals to leak. Parts are not that expensive, it's the time it takes to remove the fan shroud and intake manifold that takes about four hours.

[@Lexiberian]

Yes, but there is no valve, i know it has pcv. I think you misunderstood me 😅 unless you mean the heater nipple on the intake tube