Sandro Seminara Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 So my brother was driving home the other day and a drunk driver in a Lincoln Navigator side swiped him. Plus the drunk driver didn't have insurance. It didn't look so bad when i checked the car out, but his insurance said it's a total. They said 4300$ in damages, but the car is only worth 3800$. So now i need to find him a replacement for his 96 850 NON Turbo (Think GLE/GLT and 197,000 miles, Green) Any suggestions on what he can get for around 4000$? Anyone in Chicago interested in selling theirs? RegardsSandro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeG Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 So now i need to find him a replacement for his 96 850 NON Turbo (Think GLE/GLT and 197,000 miles, Green)What, were you the drunk driver? If he wants to stay in the Volvo family, $4k would get him approximately what he had or maybe a little better if he spent the time to shop around. For another one or two grand, he would be able to get a pretty nice 98-99 S70 turbo with leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithwicks Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 So my brother was driving home the other day and a drunk driver in a Lincoln Navigator side swiped him. Plus the drunk driver didn't have insurance. It didn't look so bad when i checked the car out, but his insurance said it's a total. They said 4300$ in damages, but the car is only worth 3800$. So now i need to find him a replacement for his 96 850 NON Turbo (Think GLE/GLT and 197,000 miles, Green) Any suggestions on what he can get for around 4000$? Anyone in Chicago interested in selling theirs? RegardsSandrohttp://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/521590260.htmltheres more out there, i was recently looking for a S70 T5 or a 850 Turbo, but decided to give up and just improve my base model S70. recommend 98 if you want a S70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/521590260.htmltheres more out there, i was recently looking for a S70 T5 or a 850 Turbo, but decided to give up and just improve my base model S70. recommend 98 if you want a S70.That's way too high a price for a '94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacexisxfree Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 That's way too high a price for a '94.especially for a glt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlausC Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Chicago Craigslist.org is good. I just put a search for Volvo, not dealer, and save it in my favorites. Pick cars from the suburbs, they usually have less damage. And a 1998 S70 GLT or T5 will really be nicer than an 850.Beware of Craigslist items that have been out there for more than a week. They are probably not a bargain. And stay away from dealers/brokers.Look for a car with maint records, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jippi 855 GLT Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 if it looks like its fixable and the car drives good otherwise then make the insurance company fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlausC Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 If it is not too bad, buy it from the insurance company and replace the doors, fenders, etc. There should be some pick&pulls around Chicago. They might even have an 850 with the right color! A salvage yard has them in any color you want.Klaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmsee Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Need pictures ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(n)A-GAME Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 why? we all know what a totaled 850 looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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