Used Volvo Cars for Sale near Lethbridge, AB

I have had this car for 5 years now and wanted one as soon as they launched in 1995 but did not have the £35,000 it cost new so waited and promised myself I would own one. The Volvo 850 T5R is amazing, it has great performance and you can still load it up with either people or luggage and get to your destination safely and quickly. The build quality is second to nun with a very solid feel all round, included in this sports version of the 850. The exterior styling is great as it's not too over the top but still has nice 17' alloys and smart sports bumpers front and rear. The interior is full of leather and alcantera and all the options you could think of including air con as well as an electrical sunroof. The car hasn't cost me alot to maintain but if you wanted to modify this car you could spent as much as you could lay your hands on! The thing I love about it is that it is a rare car as I have the manual sedan model in black and alot of them were automatics, not my cup of tea. I get about 25-30 mpg out of the car or 10mpg if you are having fun racing sports cars (which does annoy them!!). I would not sell this car for anything as it is my family's pride of joy. Thanks for reading..

It gets great mileage even when you put your foot to the floor. The build of the car is quite well since it is 12+ years old and still looks and drives brand new. Appearance to some may be a box but it is one of the safest cars in the world. The cost of ownership in the beginning was high but if you get the main issues completed early you won't have much to worry about. Main issue is timing belt and associated parts, since they can including labor run you around $1700. Fun factor is pretty high up there since you have a car that looks inconspicuous but can still do at least 130 mph stock.

The 850 wagon replaced the venerable 240 wagon and was Volvos first foray into FWD, a first for Volvo. Also gone was the typical red block motor and in its place was the now renown Porsche designed 5 Cyclinder DOHC. Now the power was there along with the refined looks of the Volvo 850 Sportwagon. This was not your parents Volvo. This Volvo moved very much upstream from the 240 and embraced buyers that did not consider a Volvo.

The 1996 Volvo 850 Wagon Platinum Edition is a all around great car. It comes with a peppy inline 5, 2.3 liter engine turbocharged to 225 bhp. It could use a bit more power but it still does well. The 850 is Volvo's segue in to the luxury and performance niche and they have done quite well. This particular version seems to look even better with age with it's Persus wheels and platinum white paint job that changes colors day or night. The interior isn't anything too flashy but it makes sense, and it looks clean and classic without that gaudiness many 90's cars have. There's ample room in the back too. But that's not what Volvo is known for, is it? Volvo is known for safety. The 850 feels solid and safe to drive. Like the driver could make a mistake and the car would handle it. It's safety is even made known around the car with imprints, stickers, and the awkwardness of climbing in and out of the back seat. (Passengers sit in a cage, basically). When you start the car, red "fasten seat belt" lights located near the map lamps illuminate much like in an airplane. Like most European cars, the Swedish 850 is a bit more costly to maintain, (though, a bit less than it's German counterparts). Maintenance is key, or an owner may face a bit more costly repairs down the road. But Volvos are known for lasting a long time. The 850 is no different. Take care of it, and it will take care of you. The brass tacks are that it's not for everyone. If you want more reliability and fuel efficiency, get a Honda, if you want more luxury, get a BMW or a Benz. If you want better looks, get an Alfa. If you want a car that has a bit of soul and you know will last you a long time, find one of these gems. The Volvo 850 Platinum Wagon.

Just over 130,000 miles on our 97 850t5. The car still runs and drives fantastic. We plan to still be driving it when it reaches 250,000. Keep maitaining them and they will just keep on going. Volvo 4 life...Other than the fact that it's a little dated being so square it still looks sporty. I see one year old cars that are worse than my 97. It's safe fast reliable and still a whole lot of fun.