Just very early stages of looking at used cars, any one have experence of owning a Volvo 850 GLE 2.5 Estate with a manual gearbox circa 1995/6 vintage. Just really interested in likely fuel consumption. I live in fairly mpg friendly Norfolk which helps a little. The fuel consumption figures are likely to determine if i look at them any further.
Anyone know if govt fuel figures were compiled for cars back in the mid 90's? and if so can one access them anywhere.
Thanks in advance
Mark W
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If you have any questions about the 850 you should look here.
or here tinyurl.com/5hl2g4
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Edited by gmac on 09/09/2008 at 18:05
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Expect no more than 25 mpg if only doing city driving
Expect no more than 30-35 mpg if doing fast motorway/a road driving
Expect 28-29 average
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I agree with Tim. About 30mpg in real life. Great cars too. I had one with the 2.5 10v engine at one time. It was replaced with a T5 which was also very nice but tended to be a bit thirstier at about 25 mpg averagely.
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Yes about 30mpg. Excellent cars if you get a service history. Can be a bit heavy on front tyres though especially the faster versions. Unlike older Volvos these are front drive.
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22.7mpg 2.5 AUTO SALOON 20v. Have owned for 6 years. Never let me down once and fly's through M.O.T. every time so far.
Best regards..........MD
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If the GLE is an auto in Town expect 16 mpg
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Many thanks guidence so far. Think i am going to hold fire for the moment, but this is the ebay car that sparked my interest. Should point out i have no interest other than the fact i have followed this seller over last few months and is not that far from me, and i like his selling style! Have never met the guy.. Specializing in Volvo's and Rover 75's.
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As always your thoughts welcome.
Thanks again
Mark W
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