Some friends just bought a '96 Volvo 850 sedan, 2 wheel drive, 2.4 non-turbo, for $8100. The car has 85000 miles, was garage kept by the original Virginia owner and looks immaculate but my friends got nailed by Maryland State Inspection for brakes, rotors and tires.
Does anyone here have experience with this model? Pros, cons, things to look out for?

The previous owner admitted the timing belt had not yet been changed. The owners manual 'recommends' changing the timing belt at 75000 miles. Is this an 'interference' engine? After dealing with the repairs for Maryland Inspection, my friends haven't time or money for the timing belt job until they get back from driving it to Nags Head. I wish them luck.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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