StoneS70 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Earlier this week I had a small incident with my yellow T-5R and the insurance adjuster is coming to look at the car on Thursday. They are under the impression that based on the age of the car that their is a very high probablity that they will total it. I am expecting a low ball offer for the car and I am in the process of trying to assemble some ammunition to combat their offer. I am looking for current listings of yellows for sale and any specs that show prodcution / import numbers. I found one listing off of cars.com and have an old graph that is in Dutch that I translated. I would greatly appreciate any links or literature you guys have or run across that might help me argue my case. I don't have unrealistic expectations of getting 10K for the car because its SUPER rare but I do think it should be valued higher than other 95 850s. TIA for all of your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyXXL Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Show them bobby's winning bid on the yellow on ebay, and show them the current one that is up to 10k. The Black one thats for sale now http://www.ebay.com/itm/171366519588?_trksid=p2059216.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Bobby's http://bringatrailer.com/2014/05/29/no-reserve-cream-yellow-1995-volvo-850-t5-r/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-850-T-5R-Wagon-4-Door-1995-Volvo-850-855-T-5R-Creme-Yellow-Wagon-/111362031783 The Wiki states production numbers and quantity of yellows to the USA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_850#T-5R I also have the original Press release and on the last page it states 1000 north american 1995 my vehicles (included all available colors and 854 and 855) I can scan it and email it to you if you need. I have a "Actual" production amount paper from VCNA somewhere, I just need to find it this is the exact reason Im buying a XC90, to get my yellow off the road. But getting them to recognize the rarity is hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikS Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 The Black one thats for sale now http://www.ebay.com/itm/171366519588?_trksid=p2059216.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Yeah, but the carbon fiber hood, Ohlins, and the BBK make up $3K of that price though. It does have the only pair of Voltan wheels ever produced as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Damn that sucks man. If it helps I've still got the records from the previous owner detailing how much he spent on the car. You going to buy it back and fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneS70 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Damn that sucks man. If it helps I've still got the records from the previous owner detailing how much he spent on the car. You going to buy it back and fix? I will let you know about the service records and I definitely appreciate the offer. I am absolutely going to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Glad to hear your going to fix it, was a damn nice T5-R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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