mddanielson

I'm looking to buy a second car as my daily commuter to the park and ride.

I've been looking at the mid '90s 850s and 960s.

The question is should I purposely avoid the Turbo version of these era Volvos?

Or is the concern over high mileage turbos overstated?

Thanks

Cyberr

960 1995 and newer are popular. RWD, the last model with 6cyl engine you can work with, high comfort. 960 = luxury car. Power as an turbo engine. Think there is an turbo version also, not that sure, most of the younger mount their own turbo in these cars.

850 – don’t buy the earlier. 1995 or never are recommended. “child decease” on the older, and uglier. FWD. little trickier to repair by yourself. 850 aint a luxury thing just an family car. S70 is a newer version with modern look and upgrades.

Turbo or not, well it’s up to you, turbo engines are fun. There are “light turbo” and “full turbo” on these also I think, same components but installed different. I think. Check the turbo so it’s not worn out. Not so hard to replace it with a new.

960 is the old school – could run for ever. I think. Little thirsty engine compared to 850. 850 needs more maintaining but sure, it’s a more modern car.