1996 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon,
Platinum Edition ( aka TLA ),
automatic Turbo, Pearl white with tan interior. Never left San Francisco Bay Area since new.
Mileage:
250k miles , original everything, except fluids, t-belt, water pump, brake pads, starter, wheels, tires, driveshaft, engine and transmission mounts ( consumable stuff ).
Accidents:
One re-spray to fix a scratch @ right rear passenger fender ( circa 2005 ~ 06 ). Painter had difficulty blending Pearl White and so he painted more than he should. Sadly the clear coat began to breakdown circa 2017. See
Rust: None
Mods:
IPD ECU, IPD sway bars, H&R springs lowered - see pics for reference),
Interior:
Very clean, no rips, Leatherique treatment wrapped with plastic bags ( sauna effect ) every summer since early 2000. The Leatherique and plastic bag wrap process rejuvenates the leather keeping soft and pliable. The buyer will be impressed on the condition, except for the drivers seat which could use some leather dye due to side bolster.
Only drivers seat show wear.
I drove it mostly on the highways for work. For the most part it was just me in the car which is evident based on the condition of the passenger seats.
The sale goes with a replacement transmission that I purchased from member who swapped his automatic to stick, extra set TLA of wheels, a bunch of spares for maintenance like hoses, EVAP, filters, stock springs, etc.
I have decided post my wagon for sale to forum members of SwedeSpeed.
If after a few weeks of no sale. I will look into other venues to sell it.
I prefer it sells to a member of this forum.
I will be DONATING $100 to SwedeSpeed as a “Thank You” for hosting an excellent forum to share like minded enthusiasts.
History and reason for sale:
I am the second owner. I “courted” the original owner for a while to coax them to sell it to me circa 2000~2001. Lucky for me he lived down the street from me.
The 850 wagon served me well until my transmission locked-up when I shifted to park at a restaurant. I managed to set-it free from park, but it damaged something in the transmission.
When I drive it there is a metal to metal scrapping sounds. The sound is very similar brakes pads sticking and pads are metal to metal with the rotor.
Since the incident I drive around the city streets to keep things circulating. The wagon shift gears, and goes into reverse.
A note to future owner:
- The 850 runs, but I suggest you bring a trailer ( not the website ), and a battery.
I use my Miata battery when I take it out for its monthly drive to keeps circulating.
- The title is clean with no issues.
- The glovebox I cannot open because of the famous glovebox locking mechanism.
- The sale of the car will come with a Clean California Title. The buyer will sign a release of liability stating the vehicle is being purchased as a parts cars ( similar to other CA vehicle sales when a vehicle is sold in non-running condition.
The vehicle will be sold “as is.” It will be the buyers responsibility to pass smog.
I have documents / receipts that it has been passing emissions until the transmission gave out.
Generally speaking, the seller of a CA vehicle is responsible for providing certification that car passes CA smog in order to transfer title.
There are exceptions such as a vehicle being registered out of state or a county in CA that does not require CA emissions.
- You will need to recharge the a/c. I usually load a tiny can every other year during summer time.
Thank you for viewing my post.
Pls send me message if you have any questions.
Platinum Edition ( aka TLA ),
automatic Turbo, Pearl white with tan interior. Never left San Francisco Bay Area since new.
Mileage:
250k miles , original everything, except fluids, t-belt, water pump, brake pads, starter, wheels, tires, driveshaft, engine and transmission mounts ( consumable stuff ).
Accidents:
One re-spray to fix a scratch @ right rear passenger fender ( circa 2005 ~ 06 ). Painter had difficulty blending Pearl White and so he painted more than he should. Sadly the clear coat began to breakdown circa 2017. See
Rust: None
Mods:
IPD ECU, IPD sway bars, H&R springs lowered - see pics for reference),
Interior:
Very clean, no rips, Leatherique treatment wrapped with plastic bags ( sauna effect ) every summer since early 2000. The Leatherique and plastic bag wrap process rejuvenates the leather keeping soft and pliable. The buyer will be impressed on the condition, except for the drivers seat which could use some leather dye due to side bolster.
Only drivers seat show wear.
I drove it mostly on the highways for work. For the most part it was just me in the car which is evident based on the condition of the passenger seats.
The sale goes with a replacement transmission that I purchased from member who swapped his automatic to stick, extra set TLA of wheels, a bunch of spares for maintenance like hoses, EVAP, filters, stock springs, etc.
I have decided post my wagon for sale to forum members of SwedeSpeed.
If after a few weeks of no sale. I will look into other venues to sell it.
I prefer it sells to a member of this forum.
I will be DONATING $100 to SwedeSpeed as a “Thank You” for hosting an excellent forum to share like minded enthusiasts.
History and reason for sale:
I am the second owner. I “courted” the original owner for a while to coax them to sell it to me circa 2000~2001. Lucky for me he lived down the street from me.
The 850 wagon served me well until my transmission locked-up when I shifted to park at a restaurant. I managed to set-it free from park, but it damaged something in the transmission.
When I drive it there is a metal to metal scrapping sounds. The sound is very similar brakes pads sticking and pads are metal to metal with the rotor.
Since the incident I drive around the city streets to keep things circulating. The wagon shift gears, and goes into reverse.
A note to future owner:
- The 850 runs, but I suggest you bring a trailer ( not the website ), and a battery.
I use my Miata battery when I take it out for its monthly drive to keeps circulating.
- The title is clean with no issues.
- The glovebox I cannot open because of the famous glovebox locking mechanism.
- The sale of the car will come with a Clean California Title. The buyer will sign a release of liability stating the vehicle is being purchased as a parts cars ( similar to other CA vehicle sales when a vehicle is sold in non-running condition.
The vehicle will be sold “as is.” It will be the buyers responsibility to pass smog.
I have documents / receipts that it has been passing emissions until the transmission gave out.
Generally speaking, the seller of a CA vehicle is responsible for providing certification that car passes CA smog in order to transfer title.
There are exceptions such as a vehicle being registered out of state or a county in CA that does not require CA emissions.
- You will need to recharge the a/c. I usually load a tiny can every other year during summer time.
Thank you for viewing my post.
Pls send me message if you have any questions.
