1997 Volvo 850 Manual Non-turbo - Great, Safe, Reliable Car! on 2040-cars
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For sale is my 1997 Volvo 850, 5-speed manual, non-turbo. I am selling because I got a new job that requires me to commute and I no longer enjoy driving stick shift every day. I have put tons of time and money in this car and it has been extremely reliable. I am the third owner. I bought the car in 2010 with around 181,000 miles. The car currently has 216,3xx miles. It has never been in an accident (I have an autocheck report).
Please do not let the mileage dissuade you. With Volvos, mileage really does not matter as long as the car has been properly maintained. These cars easily go 300k+ miles without needing any major work. The car runs great and the transmission shifts perfectly. It does not leak any fluids. The heat and air conditioning work excellent. The oil was changed every 4k-5k miles using Volvo (or Mann) filters and Mobil 10w30 oil. The tires were rotated every 5k miles and I had regular alignments done. I have a 3 year alignment plan at the local NTB that expires in April 2014. There are no warning lights illuminated on the dash (check engine light, etc.) I take very good care of all my cars, so whenever this car needed something, I replaced it. The interior is in excellent condition. There are no tears or holes in the seats. It is one of the quietest 850s you will ever drive (these models are notorious for squeaks/rattles). Everything inside the car works, except for the heated seats. Windows are tinted 35%. The car comes with two keys and one keyless remote. The only flaws with the car are cosmetic. The paint isn't in perfect condition. The car looks good in pictures and shines up well, but there are a number of parking lot dings and scratches. I say that only so interested buyers are not surprised when they see the car in person. There is a small dent on the hood, above the grille, from when the previous owner bumped into his garage. There also is a tiny chip in the top/middle of the windshield. Below is a list of all of the maintenance I've done, with mileage. I have receipts for almost everything. -Clutch was replaced at ~150,000 (previous owner) -Heater core was replaced at ~150,000 (previous owner) -Rear antenna assembly - 181.5k -Serpentine belt - 181.6k -Spark plugs - 181.6k -Heater core firewall coupler - 182.5k -Door check (driver's front door) 183.6k -New battery - 183.6k (April 2011) -New Volvo steering wheel (original was worn) - 183.7k -PCV system replaced - 183.7k -Distributor cap & rotor - 183.7k -Rear cam seals - 183.7k -Front Control arms (both sides) - 183.8k -Endlinks (both sides) - 183.8k -Inner & outer tie rods (both sides) - 183.8k -Front spring seats - (both sides) 183.8k -Front brake lines (both sides) - 183.8k -Fuel filter - 184.k -Cabin filter - 184.5k -Goodyear eagle GT tires (x4) - 185.5k -Front and rear brake rotors and brake pads (all around) -186k -Emergency brake pads - 186k -ABS computer - 188.5k -Driver's side axle - 188.7k -Lower transmission mount - 189.1k -Trunk struts - 191.6k -Timing belt, tensioner, all pulleys, and water pump - 193k -Front cam seals -193k -Passenger side axle & axle seal - 195k -Lower front engine mount - 196.6k -A/C evaporator - 198k -Upper & lower radiator hoses - 198k -Coolant flush - 198k -Front struts - 216k -New headliner - 216k Please feel free to ask questions. Contact me if you would like to come see the car in person and take it for a test drive. Bidding terms: Do not bid unless you intend on paying for the car. The winning bidder must pay a $250 deposit through paypal at the end of the auction. |
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