A Volvo 850 Platinum Found, Bought… Photos and Thoughts

“It has just under 122k miles. The current owner did major engine work at 106k (new head, head gaskets, rebuilt turbo, timing belt, plugs, wires, etc.)”

“Nice looking car. You and your kids will enjoy that car.

I believe the reason for these cars selling at different prices is that the average person has no idea what significance the platinum edition has over a standard 850. I only recall seeing one in my area and I just rubber-necked to figure out what kinda of paint job was on a Volvo. Super paint jobs and the guts of an “almost 850R” underneath. I just bought a wagon in the last month and the guy sold the car cheap just to move on to something newer. The original owner really babied the car and the guy I bought it from just wanted something new so he was moving on. He had the broken glove box drain issue and when tape didn’t hold it in pace he was the proud owner of a new battery (after the glove box light drained his old one.) After fixing the glove box, rear hatch rattle and struts, the PNP switch is next for me. At that point the car is 100% no issues and all done by me and my sons. “