[ZZZZZZZ]

New Market is 10-15 minutes away at most. Were this a different time, I'd snag this in a heartbeat and bring it back to zero over a summer and learn along the way. Gorgeous ES, and a V8 Exec (CLEAN CAR!). Best of luck finding her a new home that won't end her life prematurely.

Quick question that I hope doesn't get me into trouble: do you think the leak is bad enough that it wouldn't pass inspection? Does it pass emissions cleanly? Any current codes or messages?

 

[SpitzeStromTerp]

Quick question that I hope doesn't get me into trouble: do you think the leak is bad enough that it wouldn't pass inspection? Does it pass emissions cleanly? Any current codes or messages?

No question will get anyone in trouble, and nothing to hide here with details, I'm just bummed that I'm even selling the vehicle at all. I want whoever ends up with it to know what they are getting into.

The vehicle passed emissions earlier this year, and the only thing that took her off the road was the water pump failure last month (the valve cover gasket leak was just a known maintenance item that popped up a lean sensor code within the last few months). I initially swapped out the OEM rear catalytic converter with a new converter hoping that would remedy the code, but the two shops in Rockville stated that any lean codes were most likely due to the VCG needing to be resealed. It was a matter of maintenance items slowly creeping up to the point of them now just being a bit overwhelming to do all at once in a shop cost-wise, and me not in the position to take on any of the items myself (especially if more issues are discovered).

With the vehicle at 245k, it was only going to have miles continually piled on top of that (as my primary commuter car) and it was time to get into a more affordable to maintain, boring vehicle.

 

[moyni]

God this is nice

 

[ALLENBEE]

God this is nice

Ready to buy?

 

[moyni]

Ready to buy?

Ha I wish. Im about 6 days out from closing on a house. Last thing I need is a V8 sucking up the 3 pennies ill have left.

 

[CASwede]

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How many miles can these motors go if well taken care of and nothing unusual happens?
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[SpitzeStromTerp]

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How many miles can these motors go if well taken care of and nothing unusual happens?
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itwontstopsnowin currently owns a 2008 V8 with over 300k, but he's also a shop owner and has a vast amount of knowledge and expertise on all things Volvo to keep his fleet going forever. I've seen a large number of 200-250k mileage V8s with varying model years on Swedespeed, but as with mine, once they get around 250k a lot of owners start to part ways as ongoing maintenance items pile up. I'd like to think that with this particular 2008 having much less winter wear it would last longer once the above items are taken care of, but that's just me trying to sell a vehicle.

 

[CASwede]

itwontstopsnowin currently owns a 2008 V8 with over 300k, but he's also a shop owner and has a vast amount of knowledge and expertise on all things Volvo to keep his fleet going forever. I've seen a large number of 200-250k mileage V8s with varying model years on Swedespeed, but as with mine, once they get around 250k a lot of owners start to part ways as ongoing maintenance items pile up. I'd like to think that with this particular 2008 having much less winter wear it would last longer once the above items are taken care of, but that's just me trying to sell a vehicle.

My turn though I'm a lousy salesman 😅. How about we trade and some cash. Car has low miles and needs some TLC. It really ran great and gets excellent mileage on the freeway. I cringe each time I think about those loose pan bolts that was seeping fluid after the Transgo Shift Kit installation. Suppose to retighten after several hundred miles. Son had the car at his own place so I was not careful to stay on top of it. Best Volvo driven so far and as one MVS member said of her 2004 S80 T6, seems to have endless power. I wholeheartedly agree.
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2003 S80 T6 - 144,372 Miles - $1,150

* 2003 S80 T6 Elite 144,372 miles Starts right up but transmission is gone so can only go up and down the street. Within 3 years of ownership: 1) Rear Shocks 2) Front Struts (Complete Assembly) 3) IPD Poly Front Subframe Bushing Insert 4) IPD Poly Upper Engine Mount 5) OEM Transmission Torque...

www.swedespeed.com

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[willyb]

I sent you a PM. I’m very interested.
-Will

 

[willyb]

Made it to a new home!

Out with the old and in with the new….. after a few days worth of work.

Thanks again Mike!

 

[ZZZZZZZ]

So glad it’s got a great home! Eastern shore, correct?

 

[willyb]

Thanks.
Yes I’m on the Eastern Shore.

 

[CASwede]

Made it to a new home!
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Out with the old and in with the new….. after a few days worth of work. View attachment 177819
Thanks again Mike!

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Great it went to a good home. Excellent condition with so many good working parts. The old going out is nice also except for the door. Glad you posted the older XC as I just procured a set of Camulus rims like those. Going to remove the Plasti-Dip back to OE finish and install them on an 07 S60 2.5T.
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[willyb]

The old XC isn’t that nice. It’s actually a 2008 V8 as well, but the trans went out Christmas morning. It has many other issues as well. This new one is nicer than in the pictures. Spitzestromterp really took care of this thing.

FWIW the titanium grey XC will be for sale soon. Prob more of a parts car at this point.