I've just purchased (yesterday) a 1996 850 CD wagon (automatic). I love the car but have had some major acceleration problems. The car goes fine - up to about 80km/h but after that, if i try and put my foot down it actually slows down and it feels like i'm either slipping into a false neutral or that i'm putting my foot on the brake. It slows down to about 60km/h which isn't so great when you're travelling in an 110km/h zone. (I travel a lot on the open road). The car has only done 80k and was well loved. Could it be that i bought it from someone who's never never driven over 80km/h? Or have I got other problems?
Hope someone can help me - I want to love this car but it's hard if if doesn't go anywhere...

jacqui :(

Has it had a full tune up lately?
The fuel filter could be clogged.
The spark plugs could be bad.
The plug wires could be bad.

Yupp, send it in for a full service and checkup.
:)

See what they could find.