£500 runaround. Volvo 850?

sampo · 9 May 2008 at 15:32

the old 740s are some of the most overengineered cars of recent(ish) days - and you can pick a decent one up for very little. thirsty tho, especially the turbos

Vonsteve · 9 May 2008 at 15:40

penski said:
Depends entirely how it's been ran and maintained.

*n

SiHH said:
Well its caught my eye - might have to have a bid

I'll buy it off you in July

Would love it to sound like this too

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qe7Q8twBMwQ

The Edge · 9 May 2008 at 17:02

Volvos are generally excellent low mainteneance cars, but that one will drink petrol i'm afraid.

mjt · 9 May 2008 at 17:31

is it worth getting an 850 2.5 with poor mpg for £1000 against getting a mk3 mondeo 2.0 with better mileage for nearer £2k?

DannyW · 9 May 2008 at 17:37

deffo get the mk3 mondeo lol

Third Opinion · 9 May 2008 at 17:50

Skeeter said:
Mondeo?

I reckon their is a shortcut tab in this forum with "Mondeo" on it.

Q. I am looking for a small car?
A. Don't bother get a Mondeo.

Q. I am looking for a big car?
A. Mondeo.

Q. I am looking for a fast car?
A. Mondeo St something.

Q. I have 5-6k to spend?
A. Get a Mondeo.

Q. I have 11-12k to spend what car?
A. A Mondeo.

Q. My dad needs a car
A. A Mondeo possibly estate.

Q. I am looking for a cool car.
A. Mondeo with a spoiler.

LOL.

SiHH · 9 May 2008 at 17:51

Third Opinion said:
I reckon their is a shortcut tab in this forum with "Mondeo" on it.

Q. I am looking for a small car?
A. Don't bother get a Mondeo.

Q. I am looking for a big car?
A. Mondeo.

Q. I am looking for a fast car?
A. Mondeo St something.

Q. I have 5-6k to spend?
A. Get a Mondeo.

Q. I have 11-12k to spend what car?
A. A Mondeo.

Q. My dad needs a car
A. A Mondeo possibly estate.

Q. I am looking for a cool car.
A. Mondeo with a spoiler.

LOL.

Fox will love you.

Third Opinion · 9 May 2008 at 17:52

SiHH said:
Fox will love you.

It is not a knock at Mondeo's just they seem to find their way into every 'What Car' thread.

Indy500 · 9 May 2008 at 17:53

SiHH said:
Fox will love you.

That got done to death years ago.

SiHH · 9 May 2008 at 17:53

Third Opinion said:
It is not a knock at Mondeo's just they seem to find their way into every 'What Car' thread.

I agree with you but im guessing there must be something in it !

mjt · 9 May 2008 at 17:58

DannyW said:
deffo get the mk3 mondeo lol

i meant mk2

DannyW · 9 May 2008 at 18:01

nearer 2k? i got mine for 1400 with 130k on the clock

The Edge · 9 May 2008 at 18:07

mjt said:
is it worth getting an 850 2.5 with poor mpg for £1000 against getting a mk3 mondeo 2.0 with better mileage for nearer £2k?

I thought this one was £500?

Volvos are more durable. They tend to fail MOTs on tyres and bulbs. They don't rust.

I don't know how bad the MPG is on the example quoted but geneally i'd rather have a volvo

mjt · 9 May 2008 at 19:24

yeh, my question was slightly ot

looking to buy something similar soon, but alas on the continent, where used car prices are much higher
you won't be able to find a mk3 in good condition and without moon mileage for under £4k tbh

richolmes72 · 9 May 2008 at 19:39

I got an old Jag at 21, old man cars when you're young are awesome. I might reverse the theory too and get a hot hatch at 60?

And if you're getting just 22mpg out of a Vectra, Expect 18-19 from the Volvo!

milgo · 9 May 2008 at 21:04

Nice to see some volvo love on here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZOLsXFCQ9M

James_N · 9 May 2008 at 21:15

ive managed around 30-33mpg out of my 740 2.3 n/a on a long trip before. (around 400 miles to £45)

Could probably of had 420 miles but didnt wanna push it!

snowdog · 9 May 2008 at 21:58

I'd get the Volvo over a Mondeo for that price.
The 850's here are far more expensive than there, and they come with galactic mileages ( seen an ad for one for 3k ( a T5 though), and it had driven 330,000 kM's).

They come with more Luxurys.
They come with more power. ( 125kw/168 horsies on the stock, 222 hp (166 kW) on the Turbo)
And they are generally reliable.

For that price I wouldn't think too much and get an 850 above a Mondeo.

My mates dad has an 850 T5, and when my mate was driving it, it accelerated quite well and was comfy to sit in too.

aproctor · 10 May 2008 at 00:20

Third Opinion said:
I reckon their is a shortcut tab in this forum with "Mondeo" on it.

Q. I am looking for a small car?
A. Don't bother get a Mondeo.

Q. I am looking for a big car?
A. Mondeo.

Q. I am looking for a fast car?
A. Mondeo St something.

Q. I have 5-6k to spend?
A. Get a Mondeo.

Q. I have 11-12k to spend what car?
A. A Mondeo.

Q. My dad needs a car
A. A Mondeo possibly estate.

Q. I am looking for a cool car.
A. Mondeo with a spoiler.

LOL.

one of the funniest things i have read for a long while (in context) anywhere.

mjt · 10 May 2008 at 02:12

snowdog said:
The 850's here are far more expensive than there, and they come with galactic mileages ( seen an ad for one for 3k ( a T5 though), and it had driven 330,000 kM's).

aye, it's a joke
can't believe how much more expensive second hand cars are in benelux/germany

i guess its because tax on new cars i so much higher on the continent than in the UK, people don't buy new cars as often, and thus 2nd hand cars command higher prices