850 estate GLT /CD spec

rsindigo · Feb 19th, 2010, 18:47

Hi,
I am looking to upgrade from my currently owned (last 31 years) Volvo 245DL estate, to a Volvo 850 estate model.

Can anyone tell me please what is the difference between a GLT spec & a CD spec 850 estate ?

philharris · Feb 19th, 2010, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsindigo

Hi,
I am looking to upgrade from my currently owned (last 31 years) Volvo 245DL estate, to a Volvo 850 estate model.

Can anyone tell me please what is the difference between a GLT spec & a CD spec 850 estate ?

AFAIK the cd is top of the range, electric seats, dual zone climate ,leather,top spec sound system etc

Mike1977 · Feb 19th, 2010, 19:54

I've got a 850 GLT, it is very well up on spec for the age. If you look on wikipedia it will tell you the differences.

Basically all the 1st 850's were badged up as GLT models then you just went through the options list and added what you wanted. Mine has got electric windows all round, the lovely wood dash surround and on the centre consul, a boot spoiler, half leather interior, trip computer.

The CD spec has full leather, cruise control, and one or two extras besides

bobbych · Feb 19th, 2010, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1977

Basically all the 1st 850's were badged up as GLT models

not all, there was the TURBO too

AndyPants · Feb 19th, 2010, 20:19

I'm pretty certain I've seen plenty of 'SE' spec early 850s and many 'S's.

My 850 is an 'S' according to the V5 although says GLT on the boot and has full leather...

Basically CD models have a better 'basic' spec but any 850 regardless of spec can have loads of different options fitted. Probably best to base any judgements on the car in hand rather than paying too much attention to the letters.

Merc85 · Feb 21st, 2010, 18:38

Hi ,Mine is a 1995 850 estate T5 GLT. with a 15g Turbo. it's Auto with half leather/ac/er/em/abs/tracs/cd/boot spoiler and alloys bit only has electric front windows and manual adjust seats, also has the 7seater option.

bobbych · Feb 21st, 2010, 18:41

indeed, the specs on these are a minefield, and can differ from car to car. Just becuase it has GLT on the boot, you can not rely on what it will have inside.

Mine is neither, and is the TURBO badged, and the only extra it does not have is the climate control. it has every other option fitted

Volvophile · Feb 21st, 2010, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1977

I've got a 850 GLT, it is very well up on spec for the age. If you look on wikipedia it will tell you the differences.

Basically all the 1st 850's were badged up as GLT models then you just went through the options list and added what you wanted. Mine has got electric windows all round, the lovely wood dash surround and on the centre consul, a boot spoiler, half leather interior, trip computer.

The CD spec has full leather, cruise control, and one or two extras besides

The SE was the base spec for the first couple of years, with GLT being top of the range until the Turbo was launched. From '95 on the specs were changed and the base model was just 'S' while CD (Corps Diplomatique) was basically the full luxury spec. I think GLT disappeared around '96 or thereabouts from the European market, but I'm not certain.

For the rest of the world, specs are even more varied and it would take all day I'm sure to list them out.

charlotte001 · Feb 21st, 2010, 19:49

The only things my 93 K 2.5 GLT doesnt have are
A/C
Tracs [some debate to that]
Electric seats
Wood surround

otherwise it has the other options including cup holders, twin cigar lighters, ashtrays and
I think my 93 K GLT was built when everything in the UK Was badged GLTthough

Peteodell · Feb 21st, 2010, 22:43

I think the general idea is, when you look to buy ignore the badge and just make sure it has the extras that YOU want... lol

Pete

Feb 19th, 2010, 18:47	#1
rsindigo New Member Last Online: May 27th, 2013 09:32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leicester	850 estate GLT /CD spec Hi, I am looking to upgrade from my currently owned (last 31 years) Volvo 245DL estate, to a Volvo 850 estate model. Can anyone tell me please what is the difference between a GLT spec & a CD spec 850 estate ?

Feb 19th, 2010, 20:19	#5
AndyPants VOC Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 18:25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over there. View Photos By: AndyPants	I'm pretty certain I've seen plenty of 'SE' spec early 850s and many 'S's. My 850 is an 'S' according to the V5 although says GLT on the boot and has full leather... Basically CD models have a better 'basic' spec but any 850 regardless of spec can have loads of different options fitted. Probably best to base any judgements on the car in hand rather than paying too much attention to the letters. __________________ Current: '96 850 2.5 20v GLT Estate & '17 Skoda Rapid 1.0 Sport Prev: '04 V40 1.9D Sport '98 C70 2.3 T5 GT Coupe '89 760 Turbo Intercooler Est. '95 850 2.5 20v GLT Saloon '96 460 1.6i GS

Feb 21st, 2010, 18:38	#6
Merc85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 12:58 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harwich	1995 GLT 850 estate T5 Hi ,Mine is a 1995 850 estate T5 GLT. with a 15g Turbo. it's Auto with half leather/ac/er/em/abs/tracs/cd/boot spoiler and alloys bit only has electric front windows and manual adjust seats, also has the 7seater option. __________________ HLM304, Forge unos 17.5psi at 3.8 bar, 18t, Me7 Manifold, Blues, Walbro, De-cat, Ported n Polished Head, 3" Dp stainlesss exhaust, Carbon Air intake, Polly Bushed thoughout.

Feb 21st, 2010, 18:41	#7
bobbych Premier Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2017 13:15 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leuchars, St Andrews View Photos By: bobbych	indeed, the specs on these are a minefield, and can differ from car to car. Just becuase it has GLT on the boot, you can not rely on what it will have inside. Mine is neither, and is the TURBO badged, and the only extra it does not have is the climate control. it has every other option fitted __________________ 1994 850 TURBO (2008 - 2011) Now Scrapped Sadly Metallic Grey Full Leather

Feb 21st, 2010, 19:49	#9
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	Spec The only things my 93 K 2.5 GLT doesnt have are A/C Tracs [some debate to that] Electric seats Wood surround otherwise it has the other options including cup holders, twin cigar lighters, ashtrays and I think my 93 K GLT was built when everything in the UK Was badged GLTthough __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Feb 19th, 2010, 19:54	#3
Mike1977 Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2015 14:42 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chesterfield	I've got a 850 GLT, it is very well up on spec for the age. If you look on wikipedia it will tell you the differences. Basically all the 1st 850's were badged up as GLT models then you just went through the options list and added what you wanted. Mine has got electric windows all round, the lovely wood dash surround and on the centre consul, a boot spoiler, half leather interior, trip computer. The CD spec has full leather, cruise control, and one or two extras besides

Feb 21st, 2010, 22:43	#10
Peteodell Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2015 17:37 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portishead	I think the general idea is, when you look to buy ignore the badge and just make sure it has the extras that YOU want... lol Pete

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