pinky Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) On September 1st 2016 my lovely 1997 Volvo 850 was rear ended and totaled. This was my first Volvo, I owned this 850 for 8.5 years and loved every second of it. With only 156k miles it was just getting broken in. I am happy to report that a local 850 lover purchased this perfectly running 850, drove it home and swapped the motor into a 1998 S70. I am also proud to say the buyer admits to this being the best parts car he has ever purchased. I had a few aftermarket items on it. Pictures of totaled 850. You can see how the impact pushed my dash out and made the bottom part of the dash fall down. The rear passenger door and rear hatch could not be opened. My 13 month old son was sitting directly behind me and all was well. He cried for 20 seconds. I did not feel much if any of the impact. The car did an amazing job of absorbing most of the force. When I was getting out of the car to asses the damage I was hoping my bumper was not bent to bad and then I saw it!. Pictures of my 850 motor getting a new home. I live in Kansas City. Like many other places we salt the roads in the winter. My goal was to find a Volvo wagon from a state without winters, ie: southern states or California. I found this gem in New Mexico. Interior color I wanted, below average miles, clean, roof rack, winter package, and not red! This car was one owner, all oil changed done at dealer since day one. Perfect carfax with all service records. Pics of original craigslist add Edited November 18, 2017 by pinky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 The bad so far. Ripped passenger side inner cv boot on the way home. (new boot ordered) CD player worked, but now CD is stuck. (look into HU-850 upgrade or new touchscreen double din) fuel door does not lock and spring/hing busted. (new hinge ordered) torn torque mount (new poly mount ordered) Things I have noticed vs older 850. V70 feels huge. My 850 felt like a mid sized car. Turning radius is bad. I know I read how bad it is but WoW! Looking into adjusting steering stops. Very much feel disconnected with the road. In the 850 I could feel every bump of road without it being uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdog Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Great story! So sad to see another 855 die, but it did its job, protecting its occupants. What hit you that the impact was so low? Good luck with the V70! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Minivan. The mini van looked as if it had no damage. I think it was a 2010 caravan. I miss my 850. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 My parents both drive identical V70's just like yours. Outstanding vehicles! Sorry to hear about the 850, but looks like it did it's job and life as an organ donor is going well too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db130 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Very nice, it looks like it has the backup sensors on the rear bumper as well? I can't tell from the pictures which radio it has, but I have a complete PA-200 amp "kit" that would be plug and play if you decide to go with the HU-850. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks db130, but I will go with a big double din touch. Easier than full 850 swap. Almost done with stage 0.5 CB boot repair was iffy. Looks like they use semi sealed bearings that can not be fully opened and cleaned. Poly torque mount is making car vibrate a little more than I would like, but we will see if I can't adjust it or other items to help. Changed air filter, cabin filter, plugs. Plugs I pulled looked fantastic and perfect gap. Tailgate hydraulics replaced. New hydraulics are super strong. When the gate opens the whole car shakes from the force. I hope they brake in and become weaker soon. The old hydraulics leaked over the plastic interior and was a pain to clean. LED trunk light installed. Much better than stock and an upgrade I recommend to everyone. Bought a cheap LED light from eBay for $2, excited to pony up the $14 for a super bright one. New poly bushing for A-arm are sitting in freezer until I have time to press them in. Fuel filter is waiting to be installed next time car is up in air. Saving for rear HD springs and rear HD bilstein. Did not notice until I had it up in air, but rear right has had spring and shock replaced and does not ride at same height. Guessing previous owner hit a curb or something. Saving for new touch screen. Saving for Hitch (might weld my own up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hootie6828 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Sounds like you are making progress! The poly upper torque mount I put on my 01 made for a lot more vibes than I was expecting as well, and it hasn't gotten any better with time. I am planning on going back to a standard rubber one soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurVR Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 I'm so sorry for your car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 On 11/8/2016 at 5:30 AM, hootie6828 said: Sounds like you are making progress! The poly upper torque mount I put on my 01 made for a lot more vibes than I was expecting as well, and it hasn't gotten any better with time. I am planning on going back to a standard rubber one soon. I did read a lot of people complaining about upper torque mount and I am thankful that my upper mount looks new and stock rubber. I replaced the lower torque mount and that is what I feel is giving me more vibration. Before I changed lower torque mount I did notice a surprising amount of vibration when the car was in revers and when coming to a stop while in drive. On 10/19/2016 at 5:40 PM, db130 said: Very nice, it looks like it has the backup sensors on the rear bumper as well? I can't tell from the pictures which radio it has, but I have a complete PA-200 amp "kit" that would be plug and play if you decide to go with the HU-850. Yes, it has back up sensor. Not sure I like it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Tailgate hydraulics broken in and not overpowering anymore. Might just be the cold slowing them down. A arm bushing where not easy to install. They do help with steering control and a little better road feedback. Still an overall softer feel of the road in this newer car. Need to look into changing out side mirrors with larger ones. Anyone know if other models (ie: XC) have larger side mirrors? Also want to get mud flaps installed before it starts to snow in a few weeks. Going to junk yard one more time before purchasing new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) I had my friend with a 3D printer make this to cover up the front license plate holder holes. Looks as though the first owner had a front license plate and like most installations they just screw right into the bumper. I did not want to try and fill holes/sand and then match paint. Solid plastic so no paint to flake. Edited November 18, 2017 by pinky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Installed Mud Flaps a few months ago. You can see that with wide tires there is still some splashing on car. Edited February 28, 2017 by pinky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRL Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Same as mine Bought Jan 2016. Had a little less equipment than yours did but I installed everything needed FL car, I installed Oak XC70 heated seats and rear park sensors, spoiler, mud flaps, ipd sway bars (which you should do), a Homelink visor, HU850, 17" Thors Refinished in Titanium, new DWS-06 Contis and a host of other items. A FL car all of its life with 0 rust underneath and now is the nicest driving P2 I think I've ever owned (and that's a bunch of them). Oh, and a Polestar tune! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Here goes Jim talking about his cars again when nobody asked. It's like you have internet forum turrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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