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All right guys, the 850 is up for sale. I'm giving VSrs first dibs before I put it up on Craigslist next week. This car has been in my family since new. My dad bought it in 1995, I grew up in it, then when I got my license I made it mine. We have every service record, all done by the excellent Volvo dealership in Ann Arbor. The car has 208,000 miles. My goal with this car was to turn it from a professor's Volvo into a premium sports sedan that turns, goes, stops, and rides like a modern car should. An opportunity came up to get a new weapon, so I went for it. I take delivery Thursday, and there will be plenty of pictures. But this thread is for the 850, so let's keep it at that. If you've read through everything and have any questions, feel free to post or PM me. My e-mail is chrisamosphotography@gmail.com
I think that's everything, if I missed anything I'll update. Price is $3,750.
Thanks for looking!
Parts replaced in the last 2-3 years:
-Completely new AC system, every part was replaced - it blows cold and will for another 10 years.
-New distributor cap, coil wire, rotor, ignition cable kit, plugs, KN Air filter, Fuel pump, front strut mounts, rear brakes
-New starter and battery
-New Volvo radio/tape deck
The good bits:
Suspension:
Eibach springs, purchased around 190,000 mi
Bilstein rear shocks
Monroe front shocks
Strut tower brace
HD Adjustable Endlinks (Modified BMW Tierod)
Brakes:
Hawk HPS Rear Pads
Stainless Steel front lines from FCP Groton
Wheels/tires
This car has two sets of wheels - 15" steelies with Volvo original blade-like hubcaps, Goodyear Tripletread all season tires - they've been on the car for 3-4 years, lots of tread left best all seasons I've ever had.
Summer tires:
17x7 Sport Edition D3 wheels with 215/40/17 Dunlop Direzza Z1 tires with 50% tread left, I'm not at home now so I haven't measured. 5x108, 38mmm offset.
Aside from a small curb scratch, these D3 wheels are in perfect condition. I'm selling these for $600 with the tires.
The car also has 15mm HR Spacers with extended lug bolts. These come with the car and will not be sold separately for now.
The old Volvo lugs began to stick, so I've replaced all the lugs on the car, the rear has extended bolts, and the front has 'tuner' lugs that require another key, both keys are in the center console.
Engine/transmission:
IPD Polyurethane upper engine and lower transmission mounts
KN Air filter
Engine pulls very strong for an NA, transmission shifts perfectly. ORIGINAL CLUTCH still bites hard guys
That says something.The other bits:
The motor antenna gave out a couple years ago so I took it out, sealed the hole with an R-Sport sticker and put an antenna in the back window. Problem solved, except radio reception isn't too great. Car comes with iPhone jack for the tape deck.
The top right rear speaker doesn't work.
Cosmetically the car is in great shape, perfect inside, no dings or noticeable scratches outside. A few stone chips have been repaired with a touch-up brush. Paint looks great.
With daily driving, 30% city 70% highway, I usually get around 26 mpg combined.
Pictures:
Custom front lip included, but is currently off the car. Just needs to be bolted back on.
Recent video of a couple pulls:
Autocross at Waterford Hills Road Course, so you can see the grip!!
Edited by MrTopher, 21 July 2010 - 01:48 PM.
