The Best Adventure Car - Volvo 850 Wagon

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[@RobertDIY]

Nice video. If you fold the rear seat bottoms up, the rear seat backs will lay down flat when you fold them down.

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you Your videos help out a ton with keeping it fixed and that’s great tip about the seats I’ll have to try it out

[@swedenpaul11]

There had to be a comment from you under here Robert!

[@GabrielSpence]

I am honored be saw my video

[@gorilla_85]

@@GabrielSpence Hi sir, i just (15min ago) found on the internet a 850 turbo 1997 for sale with new black paint😭😭 looks almost brand new! For only 8000 dollars. Greetings from Sweden, nice video btw🔥👍👍💯

[@GabrielSpence]

PLEASE get it these are such great cars that sounds beautiful

[@TSC-Detroit]

Hey man I just bought a nice 850 with half a million miles on it and after a month of driving around I came to the same conclusion What a great car to own...

[@GabrielSpence]

It really is amazing that’s wild that you’ve gotten it up to 500,000 I hope to get that far one day

[@daliborsacaric5258]

@@GabrielSpence Have 450tkm on mine T5 V70II ans still runs 230km/h, like this bullet and 5 zyl. sound...

[@KISIEL1M]

Im simple Polish bloke. I see Polish plates outside of Poland, I upvote. Plus, dude, you're soooo passionate about this car! 🖤🖤🖤

[@GabrielSpence]

I love Poland 🇵🇱 thanks for watching and yes I love my car it’s such a joy to drive

[@Sven745]

​@@GabrielSpence That's a surprise, these are plates from Poznań! Great idea with that Hot Wheels! I'm going to copy this idea into my 850 :D

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much!!

[@MHow-qc3ns]

Gabriel, you made the best purchase of your life! My Red Wagon was purchased in 2001 -- it was 4 years old and had 35K miles. It's now a 25-year-old gem. I feel the same way about this car and I hope to have it another 10 years -- providing I am still able to drive. Everything you said about the 850 is true. The one thing I absolutely love about the 850 is how it handles on highways and on the Beltway in Maryland. It feels like a race car and hugs the road. It is just a stupendous car to own. I hope you have yours for another 20 years.

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much this car is older than me and it still runs IMMACULATELY the driving experience is amazing by far my favorite car I’ve driven to date!!

[@axelgalloway4294]

Hearing an italian song in the intro warmed my heart so much

[@GabrielSpence]

thanks love ya

[@18_rabbit]

yep, the music def lured me in

[@jtwu8931]

All non-turbo trims 855 are called sports wagons. I donated mine when I hit 350k miles.

[@vulk86]

850 for life!

[@GabrielSpence]

Heck yes it’s the greatest car!!

[@swedish_brick_enjoyer]

0:38 one of my favorite sounds ever Edit: idk if you know this but this is a GLT trim. That means I comes with a smaller light pressure turbo and is better for low end torque. Also the rear seat bottoms have little leather pull straps on them that when pulled lift up the bottom of the seat. The rear head rests can be pulled up and tilted forward. Doing it this way will allow the seats to be folded flat

[@GabrielSpence]

the engine sounds are BEAUTIFUL when I first test drove it I was blown away. I never knew that about the glt turbo that’s good to know and yes I’ve since learned that trick with the seats it’s been a life saver

[@vwt3syncro140]

5 cylinder sound rocks.

[@GabrielSpence]

it’s heavenly

[@RobertDIY]

The Sportswagon badge is likely on there because a PO installed it or it was imported to the US by a US military person or something like that.

[@GabrielSpence]

I never knew that before thanks for the info what does PO mean??

[@delukxy]

@@GabrielSpence PO Previous Owner. 1999 V70XT owner here.

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you!! That’s what I thought but I wasn’t sure and that’s a beautiful car

[@user-hk5hw8jg9m]

I had the same emblem never knew what it ment

[@therealcarlmarti]

@@GabrielSpence early (1994 I believe) 850 wagons had the "sportswagon" badge, it doesn't really mean anything though.

[@beckettparker2395]

most of my greatest childhood memories include our old 850 wagon

[@GabrielSpence]

There’s still more memories to be made

[@beckettparker2395]

That there is, that there is…

[@ziomziom8900]

Hey im polish too😉 .nice to see young people Love the old volvos .never seen someone this young saying 850 is dream.👏👏.i had a 850 1996 and now i got a v70xc swaped r engine. I must say very cool combination

[@GabrielSpence]

That sounds amazing I love the XC models I’d love to get mine lifted and get some off-roading tires on mine

[@SkillCap]

got my t5r wagon when I was 19 too. couldnt dream of driving anything else

[@GabrielSpence]

It’s an absolute joy of a car I love it

[@buzzwords1996]

I have the same exact wagon! Bought it for about $3,000 as well. The thing is a dream and a complete joy to drive. Not sure what I want to do with it yet, but I know for a fact that I plan on making it the ultimate road trip car. Love this video, and I'm so happy to see someone who has the same exact love for the same exact wagon that I have!

[@GabrielSpence]

Yes it’s gorgeous we gotta keep these cars alive!! Thank you so much for the comment

[@arthur850_]

After a month or somethings we also bought a 850. We said goodbye to a slow V50 and no Hi to a fast 850 20 valve with turbo! man is so much faster than those newer volvo's. The car is in one word amazing! We just id some work on it and soon the bonnet and bumpers will get repainted. Our 850 is a bit special because ours is imported from Italy to the Netherlands some years ago. Back in 1995 (The age of our 850) Taiwan, Iceland and Italy had heavier emissionsrules and Volo made a bit smaller engine from the 2.3 20 valve turbo. They produced a 2.0 20 valve turbo to get past emissionstest in those countries. Luckily it just produces the same hp's as the 2.3. Our has standard the roofrack. Ours has also heated seats and powered mirrors in the front and rear! Saidly no central locking and no electric seats... But that makes the car authentic! I hope you will enjoy this car untill you aren't able to drive anymore!

[@GabrielSpence]

That is beautiful! These cars are hard to come by especially here in America so to find one like that sounds amazing! Thank you for watching I wish you and your 850 well!

[@sebastianomorandi3665]

just a man loving his car and the adventures that can come together with it. big like.

[@GabrielSpence]

What else could you ever need

[@troykillman]

The 850 sportswagon will go down In history as one of the most awesome Volvos ever made

[@GabrielSpence]

Agreed!! One of the best cars ever made period!!!

[@troykillman]

@@GabrielSpence if you still got it you should do an update video !

[@BrunoCiliberti]

Very beautiful car! Congratulations!! I am 20 years old and recently I also bought an 850 here in Brazil. My car is a 1994 Turbo. There's a short video of him on my channel...

[@GabrielSpence]

that's a beautiful car I wish I could find a turbo model but here in California they are so hard to find and much more expensive thanks for the comment!!!

[@ollson6269]

I love the 850s, Great combination of old and newer Volvos!

[@GabrielSpence]

I agree exactly!

[@111one8]

as a swedish person this is my dreamcar too, and yours looks very nice just wish it was manual.

[@GabrielSpence]

manual would be amazing but so hard to find in America

[@timfotiks]

У меня 2 такие машины - обе 97 года , одна обычная 144 hp, вторая 225 hp)) я тоже дикий фанат этих крутых шведских тачек, поздравляю с покупкой )) и да, путешествовать в ней - одно удовольствие )

[@GabrielSpence]

Две потрясающие машины, надеюсь, я когда-нибудь получу еще одну и, возможно, подниму ее. Было приятно путешествовать, я живу этим. Однозначно моя любимая машина всех времен.

[@vj9988]

Traveling three states away to pick one of these up next weekend. Beyond stoked! Paying $2250, gonna be ready for summer camping/road tripping

[@GabrielSpence]

That’s a great price!!

[@Musikgarage-LMArts]

Nice car you have and a nice video. I own a 93 850 GLE. Switching from Economy to Sport mode is not only shifting gears faster, it also increases the RPM range. In Eco Mode gears shift around 3000 RPM, in Sport they shift way higher around 5500 RPM. As Sir Robert DIY ( my biggest respect for his videos ! ) also mentioned you can not only fold down the seat bottoms, you have red quick out handles under the seat bottoms with which you can take out the seat bottoms in seconds without turning one screw, and you get e perfect eaven place for a matraze. Also with pushing the two little handles under the back of your passenger seat you can lay down this one too in seconds and get even more camping space :)

[@aphex14]

Welcome to the Volvo Family!!! We love our '98 V70 T5...Just an Awesome Wagon!

[@GabrielSpence]

That’s an amazing car as well I love the wagon bodies so many uses especially for camping

[@user-cz5ye7xi3n]

It's an amazing experience to drive an old Volvo wagon. I have a V90, but I usually camp in it to enjoy weekend. You made a great choice!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much! They’re such amazing cars

[@brittany7710]

My parents have one of these, also white. Great car ❤ had less than 100k on it when they got it from our volvo mechanic.

[@GabrielSpence]

Such a fantastic car!

[@cleonvandenanker4264]

I feel you man… The 850 is my dream car to! I own a blue 850 2.5 20v that I’m trying to keep in mint condition. It has been an inspiration listening to you. Hope you still drive this white beauty! greeting from the Netherlands. cześć!

[@GabrielSpence]

thats great to hear and yes she's still driving smooth everyday. Love the Netherlands!

[@LEROADIAK]

My 850 now has 420,000 km on it and I never had any bigger problems with it. Love it so much. I only wish it had a turbo :D

[@GabrielSpence]

Same! But the turbos are so hard to find at least where I’m from 😭

[@markwhitaker3673]

Your car looks great in white- like it better than the Dk Grey of my 96 850 Turbo Wgn. I am the original owner, was my wife's car then all three kids drove it and now its back with me with around 200k miles. Have gone through most all of the mechanicals and need to get a bit of paint work done, but such a great car-drives smoothly and is relaxing, you feel your stress/aggression levels go down behind this wheel. By the way, all versions have the sport/econ choice-the car shifts at higher rpm in sport-response is better but don't think fuel economy is really affected. The turbos are quite reliable too, no turbo issues for me, but I am careful driving it and use synthetic oil every 5k miles. Congrats and enjoy!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you for sharing so cool that you’re the original owner keep that thing forever!! And thanks for the info I’ve grown to love this car even more and more truly so well built and definitely relaxing to drive. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmoore8461]

@@GabrielSpencewhite is one of the best colours for these cars ! I’m 21 and bought my 850 T5 ( or turbo for the us guys, I’m uk ) at age 17. Its been my daily driver ever since, I’ve had to put some work into it for sure, but man it’s awesome. Every drive feels special. I recently drove it from central uk to central Germany, did 5 laps of the Nurburgring, and back home. 1400 miles in 3 days, and it never missed a beat. Keep it forever man, I know I’m going to

[@GabrielSpence]

That is amazing driving on the Nurburgring!! Definitely have to keep it forever. Thanks for sharing!

[@chaseingraham5864]

Picking up a 94 850 turbo wagon in a couple days here, watching your video to get stoked on it! This is a great vid, highlights a ton of what there is to love about these

[@GabrielSpence]

Thanks so much and congrats on the new car!

[@bren.nan_]

love these cars. i grew up with the p2 platform and ended up with an s60r

[@GabrielSpence]

s60r’s are seriously some of the nicest cars

[@ninosmall6843]

This is such a perfect video; I'm about to buy an 850 SE so this is exactly what I wS looking for; definitely have to get one of those Thule carriers for the top, really gives it that extra aesthetic look.

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much! I agree this thule boxes really make it

[@corey8237]

Excellent Car Bravo I have one the exact same color same Wheels same every 480,000 miles on it and still climbing

[@GabrielSpence]

that is amazing gives me hope to get up to those numbers one day!!

[@chepachii]

Hi from Australia mate,awesome vid , I love that wagon, looks everything you dream of in a vehicle. All the best.

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you it truly is the dream!

[@antoniocorigliano68]

Ornella Vanoni song 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💛 I love Volvo the best Car ciao da Milano italy

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you I agree! Yes

[@LindaDonnelly-u5h]

Awesome car, dude! Good for you, it's in amazing condition. Enjoy!!!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thanks so much!

[@ethanhimmelberger1033]

Just picked up a 96 850 turbo platinum wagon & im in love! Great video man!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thanks!! Such great cars mine still going strong! Best of luck with the new car

[@MisterFernando84]

Nice video, mate. Can tell you really enjoy your car. Saying the 850 has a "retro feel" makes me feel really old. And I'm 38 :D This was one of my teenage dream car. Still want to buy one when I can.

[@GabrielSpence]

They’re truly the best cars thanks for watching!! You should definitely try to get one before they’re harder to find

[@aydindemir3416]

This is such a well made video, dude! First video of yours that I've seen. I recently got my dream car, 1991 volvo 240 wagon and I'm absolutely in love, Cheers!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much!! It’s definitely easy to talk about things I’m passionate about and I really love this car. Enjoy the 240!!

[@Wilma5532]

Ive got a 2.5t first gen v70 and i wanted to install roof racks for a while! nice job. Also, in my opinion the rear "R" spoiler really really improves the look.

[@GabrielSpence]

It’s surprisingly easy if you find original ones!! I still would love a spoiler but they’re so impossible to find!

[@Wilma5532]

@@GabrielSpence luckily mine came with the spoiler but I can find them no problem for around 50-100

[@spacemonkey703]

Hey! I have a 98 V70R on the east coast. I have only driven the car for two weeks out of the eight months of owning it due to neglect from the previous owner but shes running great now! If you are ever around, lets go for a drive!

[@GabrielSpence]

Dang that’s crazy I’m glad she’s up and running!! Those R models are amazing I’d love to get my hands on one someday! I’ll hit you up if I’m ever in the area!!

[@tts8297]

Sick car. I hope you still have it. 850 is one of my favorite cars ever.

[@GabrielSpence]

Still going strong!! Best thing I’ve ever bought

[@vwt3syncro140]

Your Volvo looks really cool. I bought a V70 TDI 1st series (850 with facelift) two weeks ago, with 226 000 km. A dream car. Greetings from Austria.

[@GabrielSpence]

those are just as beautiful cars get to work making it your own!!

[@paulsehstedt450]

One of the best cars ever!

[@GabrielSpence]

agreed!

[@minutepapillon5060]

Félicitations elle est super belle ! 😉

[@GabrielSpence]

elle est magnifique merci beaucoup!

[@minutepapillon5060]

@@GabrielSpence oui ! On peut rouler au bio ethanol avec s'il vous plaît ?

[@CihanKivanc]

Sweet ride. Smiles per mile factor for this car is tremendous. Maybe it’s my age showing through but they are great cars. 😅

[@GabrielSpence]

I could not agree more they’re just built so well and made to last!

[@nickew3275]

Nice Volvo. I have a V70 GLT 1997, and i love it. It has 36300 Swedish miles on the counter. I live in Sweden :)

[@GabrielSpence]

Woooah that’s amazing I love Sweden I wish I lived there parts have got to be so much cheaper there

[@nickew3275]

@@GabrielSpence Its cheap and there is a lot of it.

[@GabrielSpence]

You don’t know how lucky you are haha

[@noelafaye436]

Hey, very nice video, your dream car..... the same for me. I bought mine 9 years ago, 850 estate 1995 240 000 km. I'm french so in France every 4 years we have to make a technical control. At each controls the guys told me that she was so clean for its age, 25 years old......I'm so prowd....

[@GabrielSpence]

That’s amazing they are cars that last forever they’re so will built I’m happy there are other Volvo owners out there who care for their cars

[@ederadee]

This is such a cool car. I love this video! I hope you're getting a lot of camping trips with this setup. Looks very very nice. I love the little hot wheels mini on the dashboard..... My favorite part!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much i love the hot wheels too!! Definitely one of my favorite parts haha and yes doing lots of camping check one of my recent videos where i camp in bug sur if you’d like!

[@ederadee]

@@GabrielSpence I'll have to check it out!!! That's awesome!

[@RELOADIAK]

awesome 850 man! I own one too and I'm so happy with it

[@GabrielSpence]

They’re such great cars from a great era

[@toao130]

Very nice editing and nice Volvo!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much!!

[@JT-fx8mn]

The interior is amazing!! My plastic on the top of my dash where the glove box is lifting

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you! It was a spectacular find my car in so happy with it

[@Oli92Technik]

Great Vid Bro! I have an 96' Volvo 850 tdi! Love yours as well! Greetings from Austria!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you isn’t it an amazing car??!? What does tdi mean?

[@Oli92Technik]

@@GabrielSpence it's absolutely amazing brother! tdi means turbo direct injection, mine is a turbodiesel :)

[@GabrielSpence]

That’s amazing I wish mine had a turbo but also how is the diesel?? Better or worse than regular gas?

[@Oli92Technik]

@@GabrielSpence hehe i guess that dude! well i would say that heavy car needs a turbocharger! :)) i love it absolutely! i always had volvo's and i will ever have😁😁😁

[@omarelaqad3407]

Awesome video man! 👌 quality too. Keep it up

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much that means a lot thanks for watching!

[@anuraganamika]

i got one and its awsome. dream car indeed.

[@GabrielSpence]

Absolutely the best haha

[@Sonny13_]

Make sure you do the Timing belt/water pump every 50k miles or 5 years. If belt snaps or pulley siezed , the interference enginehead will be gone.

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you I def will

[@user-yq2zy6ww2k]

I totally agree with your evaluation of the 1996 850. I know someone with a '96 850 w 270,000 miles and its still running well. Remove the rear seat pans to get another 6 to 8 inches of length with the seats folded down.

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you for watching what do you mean the rear seat pans? I’d love to get more room because laying down I just barely have room

[@user-yq2zy6ww2k]

@@GabrielSpence My understanding of what a seat pan is: the overall assembly that you sit on when sitting in the second row of seats. You have probably noticed that you need to pull up the back of the two seat pans, using a loop at the back of the seat pan, so that you may fold the backs of the seats forward and flat. With the seat pan lifted so they (the left and right side) are up against the backs of the front seats, but with the seat backs still in their upright position, look on the underside of the seat pans for the pivot points that hold the pan in place as its it tilted up and forward. Rising from the pivot points you should see a red plastic lever that will be more or less vertical when the seat pan is tilted toward the back of the front seat. If you press the tab, at the top of this lever, it will unlatch and release the pivot pin from the bracket that is attached to the floor. There are two of these levers for each seat pan in the 850 I know. Once both levers/pins have been released for a give seat pan, you can lift it up and out of the way, setting it on the front seat if you like. Re-installing the seat pan is just the reverse of the steps you use to remove it. Hope this helps.

[@GabrielSpence]

I see I got it!!! Definitely helps a ton thank you!

[@christinagarcia5088]

Look at me going on your KZbin without you forcing us to watch it at the SLC

[@GabrielSpence]

Hhaha those were the DAYS I appreciate your support keep watching always forever

[@riwayatofficial]

hi , i am Black Doom Sri Mayang Kala ..i am also own a Volvo 850 R wagon and i am a camper wagoner .my dream car since 1996..greeting from me to you..

[@GabrielSpence]

it is a great car

[@Andi1991AUT]

Awesome car and great video, my 850 wagon is 27 years old and runs just fine. Considering that Volvo still builds very safe cars but in my opinion less durable ones i hope that my 850 will hold up the next years. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 🇸🇪👌🏼

[@GabrielSpence]

I hope so too they’re such a amazing CARS

[@michaelmoi654]

Enjoy yr 850 ! I missed one 1995 850 T5... price wasn't right and the entire dash was loose (very common in the tropics). But I hv now acquired a 1995 945 and slowly coming to grips with it. Cheers !

[@GabrielSpence]

those are beautiful cars!! somehow my dash is in perfect condition

[@larryc1964]

The car actually looks great even though it’s older. Nice lines

[@GabrielSpence]

I agree thanks! It’s such a classic design and honestly I’m not a huge fan of the things coming out these days nobody is making timeless design they all look dated in a few years in in my opinion

[@martacoll6926]

Great car, congrats! I am big fan too of the 850, had a ‘96 metallic blue 2.0L wagon, so bad I sold it years ago!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you!! that’s an amazing color you should have kept it!! I’ve never see that color in person before

[@poldpoldecki7171]

Proud, polish owner of a REALLY loved 1999 2.4T B5244T V70 reporting from the Netherlands! Right now I'm preparing a B5234T3 from a S60 that I just bought, to be installed in my Machine. Actually... I'm going to pause the video and go downstairs to "walk a few circles" around my new engine :-D . Then come back and watch to the end :-D .

[@GabrielSpence]

Haha that is amazing sounds like quite the job but a good reward is love to learn more if you have any photos or anything send them to me on Instagram @gabrielxspence

[@poldpoldecki7171]

@@GabrielSpence I don't use and don't know how to use instagram, but I'll try looking i to it ;-) .

[@GabrielSpence]

Haha no worries there’s a decent Volvo community on there but you’re not missing out on too much

[@reeceormiston-green3329]

I'm a bit late, but man I LOVE THIS

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so MUCH

[@simoenen]

Volvo 850 ( T-5R ) are awesome cars to drive. The seating is what i think the best i ever felt, the turbo gives a nice pleasant boost and let's not forget the awesome sound it makes while driving. Upload more Vids of your Volvo while driving man ;)

[@GabrielSpence]

It has such comfortable seating and I love the driving experience and don’t get me started in the sound it blew me away the first time I started it. Mine is just the 850 GLT NA I wish I could’ve found a turbo but it probably would have been out of my price range and honestly I couldn’t find a single one in my area. I’ll definitely be posting more soon thanks for the comment!!

[@simoenen]

One other thing i like bout the 850 .. is the feeling like your coming home when u step in the vehicle. You just don' t wanna get out of the car cause of that sensational feeling.

[@Thunder_Yoda]

I did the carbagerun in one of those. Very good road trip car.

[@GabrielSpence]

I agree what is the cabbage run?

[@krassekanone7019]

It brokes my heart seeing this Volvo V70 R AWD at a junkjard :(

[@GabrielSpence]

I agree :(

[@vonfilm]

Very cool wagon. Get an air mattress and a small compressor to fill it up;stow in your Thule case until you need it.

[@GabrielSpence]

That’s a really good idea I’m going to look for air mattresses right now

[@patriotagetlevelup8951]

Piękne vovlo, mam nadzieję że też będę w stanie kupić podobne, jest to idealne auto, świetny film i pomysł z rejestracją.

[@potterg04]

Awesome video 👍 and welcome to the Volvo family, I own a 98 S70

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you that’s a gorgeous car

[@scotty6346]

The ultimate 850 adventure car is the 2.5 TDI wagon, Easy 50 mpg! I've got 2 and a T5 wagon! Great cars.

[@GabrielSpence]

50mpg thags wild!! Didn’t know the diesel got such good mileage

[@diy.darien]

Love the video man. I'm currently camp converting my 850 as well. Getting it ready to travel the lower 48 states.

[@GabrielSpence]

That’s sick!! Definitely make some content I’d love to see it!

[@maciekpoprostu6683]

szacun stary, od początku oglądania coś mi to takie polskie się wydawało

[@bernardcohen3245]

These are really the greatest vehicles made. I don’t know what it is but just have more appeal than an SUV. Maybe it’s the European persona. Of course Americans hate wagons unlike Europeans who adore them. Cant understand why

[@tythornburg3460]

Cute guy. Awesome car. I miss my red 1993 850GLT sedan a bunch. I have a w212 2010 Mercedes E350 Sport 4D in Palladium Silver. I think a bright red 850 wagon would look smart sitting beside it in my driveway, don't you? I also have a love for the 2001-07 V70 (specifically the last 2-3 years of that generation because of the body color mouldings). I briefly had a 2004 V70 in silver waaaayyyy back in 2011. Should have kept it but everything I read about it in blogs/online said the 2004 was mechanically the worst year for that generation. Needless to say, I, too, had many mechanical and trim issues with mine. I digress... thanks for posting yours! It is gorgeous and I hope you still have it.

[@Nicky_Pin_It]

Beautiful. I have a 2000 S70 and hope to find a older 850 Wagon someday

[@GabrielSpence]

S70s are beautiful cars I’ve driven as s70 for a while before but I love my 850 of course

[@javieralarcon5336]

Very beautiful man i have the 2000 volvo v60 2. But i love yours man thanks i love volvos

[@GabrielSpence]

Soon a gorgeous car all Volvos are great thanks for watching

[@awanas1819]

Piękne Volvo. Genialny pomysł z tą rejestracją ;))

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much!

[@Wildman2291]

Great wagon. I’ve owned many Volvo wagons. 3 p2 XC70s, 1 P3 XC70, 1 98 V90, 2 P2 v70s, 2 p80 V70XCs. Just picked up the second P2 v70. A 2005 with 160k miles.

[@GabrielSpence]

what an amazing lineup i’m lucky to have this for my first car

[@nicolasteixeiralacerda2408]

The volvos sw are the most beautiful wagons

[@GabrielSpence]

Agreed!

[@cyester]

As far as I know all the autos have 3 modes, everyone I've seen at least. If you live in a very hilly area like me you'll probably get the same if not better gas mileage in sport mode. I've always had mine in sport.

[@GabrielSpence]

Interesting I’ve never really seen very many other volvos but that’s good to know I’ve been testing it out a bit more but not enough to see a difference in gas mileage yet

[@gkhan32310]

Great review man! I am currently contemplating buying a 97 silver GTL Wagon like yours.

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you!! If it’s a good price and good condition I’d say go for it!

[@850are2]

Every 850 has sport/Econ..... that sport wagon badge is awesome especially since not turbo

[@GabrielSpence]

I never knew that that’s good to know and yes the badge is super cool it’s really hard to find any info on it I’ve only ever seen it on one other Volvo

[@850are2]

Gabriel Spence my 850R has 350,000 miles on it after alot of work of course.... keep the wagon alive man!!

[@GabrielSpence]

Always man it’s so worth the work!!

[@georgewashington1106]

The V70 roof rack is a solid upgrade. Next, find some white V70 door handles. They really change the look of the car, in a good way

[@GabrielSpence]

thats an interesting idea it sure would clean up the flow of the door panels

[@vonmetv1034]

I really like your car bro keep it up and stay safe always

[@GabrielSpence]

heck yea thank you brother

[@paulapiva8091]

MINI VOLVO ON THE DASH

[@GabrielSpence]

ITS MY FAVORITE PART OF MY CAR HAHA

[@ukaszpotocki6075]

You have really beautiful car. I love Volvo. My next one will be 850 or V70. You have my sub👍

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you very much it is a beautiful car I definitely recommend them haha

[@abderrahman4063]

Old school car got more character than nowerdays... rounded shapes aren't always cool..

[@GabrielSpence]

I agreeeee

[@K.media-now]

Well I know what Channel im going to be watching till I die

[@GabrielSpence]

dang I love you this is the greatest comment I’ve ever gotten

[@Razijj]

Greetings from Poland! Man you have same car taste as me, I really want to exchange my volkswagen golf mk4 variant for volvo 850 estate... I'm looking forward for some more travel videos in this magnificent machine. Pozdrawiam!

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you brother!! You definitely should this cat has never let me down I’ll absolutely be posting more videos soon I’ve got a couple in the works right now!

[@SiennaWeekend]

The Matchbox 850 is so choice

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you I made it myself

[@smallshopproductions5334]

Gabriel welcome to the V70/850 club! 🚗 You are better off with an 850 (remember a Bugatti takes premium ga$ and lot$ of it)!

[@simoboutrig4526]

It’s a Beautiful car bro i love it ✌🏼❤️

[@GabrielSpence]

Thanks bro it’s my favorite car ever made!

[@johnsanders8849]

Awesome looking car! I have a 97 850 glt wagon. Only year the glt had a turbo motor I think. Lpt 2.4.

[@GabrielSpence]

Dang that’s awesome I wish I could have found a turbo

[@miguelcastaneda6382]

You ave a great 👍 wagon and..it wil last you Easy for a lot of years to come i ave a 1997 850 T5 R only 116 , 873 miles on it y was so lucky to find one of these 850 T5 R so fun to drive and very FAST PERFORMANCE ! Volvo Volvo dealer recommend me. To use full SYNTHETIC CASTROL GTX ( dexos ) 5w30 much better engine protection good. Luck to you very nice good lucking wagon 😃👋

[@GabrielSpence]

Thank you so much a t5r would be beautiful they’re so hard to find here

[@pkolodziejek]

Ladne 850, Brakuje tylko tylnego spoilera pozdrawiam

[@GabrielSpence]

Chcę je kupić, ale tak trudno je znaleźć tutaj w Kalifornii. Dziękuję Ci!

[@pkolodziejek]

@@GabrielSpence mam taki spoiler tylko srebrny nie bialy i uchwyty do mocowania,

[@GabrielSpence]

wsporniki montażowe kosztują tutaj ponad 80 dolarów szalonych

[@attilabazso6693]

Very nice car! I have V70 first generation in same colour. The best wagons! Greatings from Slovakia 🙂

[@GabrielSpence]

A beautiful car!!

[@jacobmusacchia1918]

I literally could’ve bought me my dream wagon

[@GabrielSpence]

YOU STILL CAN it’s a pretty perfect car

[@WarHammer1911A1]

Nice, white is so trendy now it's lame, but on older cars it looks classy. I just got my dream car a few months ago, 2000 V70 XC, it's more fun to get a car you can fiddle with alittle than some over the top $$$$ new car that you're worried about any little thing happening to.

[@GabrielSpence]

I agree so much and these cars are still simpler and easy to fix and work on I love the color of mine it’s the ideal color and insurance is so cheap too!!

[@seebmamb0]

wow!!! great story great car i fantastyczne korzenie!!!!

[@ASDASD34RDFS]

Americans the second they get a Volvo: Omg guys I just got the best ever made reliable power house camping family friendly safe car

[@GabrielSpence]

yup!