Is there such a thing as a 1997 850 GLT AWD wagon?

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GusS

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 21, 2001

Hi,

thanks for your reply.
I am located in Canada, so perhaps this is why I've been able to find one. I'm looking for a used AWD wagon and needless to say my choices are limited.

1. 91-95 Audi 100/A6 quattro
pros: cool car, great interior, proven AWD
cons: hard to find, questionable reliability

2. 91-92 Mercedes 300TE 4Matic
pros: great build quality
cons: crappy AWD, expensive to buy & service

3. 92-94 Subaru Legacy Turbo
pro: fun to drive
cons: extremely expensive and hard to find parts

4. 95-98 Subaru Legacy Brighton
pros: reliable engine, proven AWD system, cheap
cons: anemic, rough engine, expensive parts, poor crashworthiness

5. 96-97 Volvo 850 GLT AWD
pros: fun, comfortable & luxurious, ?
cons: expensive, how is the part time AWD?, ?

Can you please give me more insight into this. Is this Volvo a good idea? I would go for it if I knew it was as reliable (or close to) as a Subaru

Initially I was set on a Scooby Legacy, however the prospects of expensive maintenance on a utilitarian car made me look at perhaps something more enjoyable to drive.

By the way this 850 that I'm considering has 90,000 KM (56,000 miles), manual, leather, sunroof. They're asking $23,500 CDN (about US$15,000). What do you think?

[This message has been edited by GusS (edited 11-21-2001).]

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NoahK24

· #4 · Nov 21, 2001

The Brochure is on OZbrick. I made a thread about this car ocne and some guy gave me a link to the Brochure on OZbrick.

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Neil

· #5 · Nov 21, 2001

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Originally posted by GusS:
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Gus

The car does not contain the GLT designation. What it shares with the GLT is the 190 hp lpt engine. I own such a car, and know of about a dozen others in Canada.

To see a copy of the brochure, go to OZbrick http://www.geocities.com/ozbrick850/brochures.html
Neil

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Neil

· #6 · Nov 21, 2001

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Originally posted by GusS:
Hi,

5. 96-97 Volvo 850 GLT AWD
pros: fun, comfortable & luxurious, ?
cons: expensive, how is the part time AWD?, ?

No such thing as a 1996 850 awd. There were units built in 1996, but sold as MY1997. Mine was built in mid 1996.

By the way this 850 that I'm considering has 90,000 KM (56,000 miles), manual, leather, sunroof. They're asking $23,500 CDN (about US$15,000). What do you think?

[This message has been edited by GusS (edited 11-21-2001).]

Gus

email me if you want more information.
In summary, the asking price is reasonable, but with qualifications. Is it a dealer? Is there any warranty? What region of Canada? Resale prices appear to be higher on the west coast than in Ontario for example. Has it been maintained? Service history? The timing belt need to be changed almost immediately. Get that done as part of the deal.

Good luck with your decision. Let me know if you buy it. There is a disucssion group of manual transmission Volvo awd owners that you might want to join.

Neil

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1FASTBOX

· #7 · Nov 22, 2001

I know of one here in Ottawa for sale, a blue AWD wagon with a stick. If you want info I can get it for you.

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GusS

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 22, 2001

Thanks for all your replies guys

1FASTBOX - yes i'd be interested in details about that car.

One last question: what was the retail price on this vehicle back in '97?

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Neil

· #9 · Nov 22, 2001

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Originally posted by GusS:
Thanks for all your replies guys

1FASTBOX - yes i'd be interested in details about that car.

One last question: what was the retail price on this vehicle back in '97?

$48,500

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