I pulled the rocker panels on a 97 the about 3 weeks ago, and there is widespread (but not horrendous) rust on both sides, and only under the rocker panel. In the case of the above, would it be sound to just wirebrush the rust off, treat the area with some sort of rust inhibitor (like Krylon) and c...

Quick update: Attached are some photos. I wasn't able to take the rocker panel cover off, but maybe this might give you guys a better idea of what sort of shape the rocker panels are in. WP_20160429_017.jpg WP_20160429_016.jpg WP_20160429_014.jpg WP_20160429_012.jpg WP_20160429_011.jpg WP_20160429_0...

Even if I pass on this car, I definitely want to get a Volvo eventually. You are all so helpful!

rspi is Robert. :wink: Oops! I agree with Misha, snow belt or not you shouldn't have rust. Sweden gets a fair bit of winter weather as well. From your pictures though it looks nice on the outside with the exception of that missing grill. Now I'm second guessing what's going on with the rocker...

Good luck working on your first Volvo! Still deciding what to do... but leaning towards yes at this point. In my city, its hard to find ANY project car that runs for less than $2000, letalone a desirable (to me) 850 Turbo. About that 9-5... stay away... But perhaps you shouldn't listen to me, I hav...

You also can't find a good 850 in good condition for cheap. 500$ is a scrap value for...i must say ...scrap car. A set of new performance tires for T5 costs more than 500$. T5 in good condition is still worth a few thousands of U.S $$$. T5R even more. In EU,850 in perfect condition can be worth eve...

Did you watch the pre-purchase video? Are you talking about Robert's youtube channel? I had never seen 850 or s,v,c,xc70 with even a touch of rust. That rocker panel was damaged somewhere in the past and wasn't repaired properly.That could be the only explanation. These cars just don't rust. I do l...

Back story: I currently own a deadly reliable Honda Civic hatch that is my daily driver. I am armed with some very basic mechanical knowledge, but have been wary of attempting bigger jobs so that I don't screw up my daily. I do have a keen interest in learning. First things first, the Volvo 850 in q...