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On the 850, my father-in-law is as big a Volvo nut as I am MB nut. He gives the following advice for 850's:
1. Automatic trannies are weak and seem to fail at a high rate. Manny-tranny versions are better.
2. AC systems are unreliable. The evaporators fail often, and like a W140 or W124, require large labour charges to change out. Condensors also leak and require frequent repair.
3. The AWD systems are terrible and are as unloved as the original 4-matic MB systems.
He says the S70 versions are improved (1998-) and worth the few extra dollars, but still have the above problems, just not as frequent.
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