Little steep in that condition. I'll have to watch how long that lasts.callahanoffroad wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 5:12 amAnother one that isn't mine. Found on Facebook, located in Chicago IL.
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- bmdubya1198
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Re: Volvo Findings! (What have you found on Craigslist?)
2000 V70R Venetian Red/Charcoal M56 Swapped 191k
2000 S70 GLT Mystic Silver/Taupe 2??k
2003 S60 2.4T Silver/Black 108k
2007 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 160k
1993 944 Base Beige/Beige 221k
1992 Miata Mariner Blue/Black 146k
Sold-
1998 V70 GLT Black/Beige 193k
1998 S90- Silver/Gray 207k
1995 850 GLT Tropic Green... crushed
2001 S60 2.4T Black/Black 230k
1988 744 Turbo M46 Beige Metallic/Beige 188k- Never should have sold it
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2000 S70 GLT Mystic Silver/Taupe 2??k
2003 S60 2.4T Silver/Black 108k
2007 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 160k
1993 944 Base Beige/Beige 221k
1992 Miata Mariner Blue/Black 146k
Sold-
1998 V70 GLT Black/Beige 193k
1998 S90- Silver/Gray 207k
1995 850 GLT Tropic Green... crushed
2001 S60 2.4T Black/Black 230k
1988 744 Turbo M46 Beige Metallic/Beige 188k- Never should have sold it
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Re: Volvo Findings! (What have you found on Craigslist?)
Yeah I agree. But I can't watch another Californian crush a R model without trying to get these saveable puppies elsewhere adopted.bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:35 amLittle steep in that condition. I'll have to watch how long that lasts.callahanoffroad wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 5:12 amAnother one that isn't mine. Found on Facebook, located in Chicago IL.
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1996 Volvo 850, died at 280,000
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It's really unfortunate, because in CA, they just want to sell the car to the state for $1k for them to crush. I get that it makes more financial sense than selling it for $500 to someone who can save it, but it's just a scummy thing to do.callahanoffroad wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:47 amYeah I agree. But I can't watch another Californian crush a R model without trying to get these saveable puppies elsewhere adopted.
And they stand by their asking price and hold it over your head like they won't negotiate with you at all because "California will pay me $1,000". Much like the people who would rather donate it and get their precious tax write off. It's hard for us, because I would never pay more than $500 for these rolling turds that they want $3k for just because they have $15k into it over the past 25 years and they can donate it or sell it to California for $1,000.
Ugh... CA makes my blood boil.
2000 V70R Venetian Red/Charcoal M56 Swapped 191k
2000 S70 GLT Mystic Silver/Taupe 2??k
2003 S60 2.4T Silver/Black 108k
2007 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 160k
1993 944 Base Beige/Beige 221k
1992 Miata Mariner Blue/Black 146k
Sold-
1998 V70 GLT Black/Beige 193k
1998 S90- Silver/Gray 207k
1995 850 GLT Tropic Green... crushed
2001 S60 2.4T Black/Black 230k
1988 744 Turbo M46 Beige Metallic/Beige 188k- Never should have sold it
Need used parts? PM me!
2000 S70 GLT Mystic Silver/Taupe 2??k
2003 S60 2.4T Silver/Black 108k
2007 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 160k
1993 944 Base Beige/Beige 221k
1992 Miata Mariner Blue/Black 146k
Sold-
1998 V70 GLT Black/Beige 193k
1998 S90- Silver/Gray 207k
1995 850 GLT Tropic Green... crushed
2001 S60 2.4T Black/Black 230k
1988 744 Turbo M46 Beige Metallic/Beige 188k- Never should have sold it
Need used parts? PM me!
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Re: Volvo Findings! (What have you found on Craigslist?)
You're preaching to the choir brother.bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:02 amIt's really unfortunate, because in CA, they just want to sell the car to the state for $1k for them to crush. I get that it makes more financial sense than selling it for $500 to someone who can save it, but it's just a scummy thing to do.callahanoffroad wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:47 amYeah I agree. But I can't watch another Californian crush a R model without trying to get these saveable puppies elsewhere adopted.
And they stand by their asking price and hold it over your head like they won't negotiate with you at all because "California will pay me $1,000". Much like the people who would rather donate it and get their precious tax write off. It's hard for us, because I would never pay more than $500 for these rolling turds that they want $3k for just because they have $15k into it over the past 25 years and they can donate it or sell it to California for $1,000.
Ugh... CA makes my blood boil.
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1995 Volvo 850, Non-Turbo, VVIS, LH FI, Green, 215,000 miles. B5254FS engine. Herman. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=84393
1996 Volvo 850, died at 280,000
Founder of: CookingForChemo.Org
1995 Volvo 850, Non-Turbo, VVIS, LH FI, Green, 215,000 miles. B5254FS engine. Herman. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=84393
1996 Volvo 850, died at 280,000
Founder of: CookingForChemo.Org
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Re: Volvo Findings! (What have you found on Craigslist?)
Well, if you want to pay less than market price for something, you have to work harder.
Usually, its a car that can't pass smog that gets sold off on the program, and thats a real problem out there.
A dry CA $1000 project will beat any $500 car in the Eastern seaboard, of course.
Usually, its a car that can't pass smog that gets sold off on the program, and thats a real problem out there.
A dry CA $1000 project will beat any $500 car in the Eastern seaboard, of course.
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Re: Volvo Findings! (What have you found on Craigslist?)
I agree, but I can only justify spending so much on any particular car. I couldn't pay $1,000 for an old Volvo project unless I can drive it home and it's in really good cosmetic shape. That's not to say I wouldn't spend more for a nice one... a well sorted S60R could fetch $7k. I won't even get into P2 VRs... those are outrageously overpriced. I saw a Flashacama M66 listed for $18k the other day. Rare color combo, but still...abscate wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:05 pmWell, if you want to pay less than market price for something, you have to work harder.
Usually, its a car that can't pass smog that gets sold off on the program, and thats a real problem out there.
A dry CA $1000 project will beat any $500 car in the Eastern seaboard, of course.
Then again, I just bought the most expensive car I've ever bought yesterday... which was $1k.

2000 V70R Venetian Red/Charcoal M56 Swapped 191k
2000 S70 GLT Mystic Silver/Taupe 2??k
2003 S60 2.4T Silver/Black 108k
2007 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 160k
1993 944 Base Beige/Beige 221k
1992 Miata Mariner Blue/Black 146k
Sold-
1998 V70 GLT Black/Beige 193k
1998 S90- Silver/Gray 207k
1995 850 GLT Tropic Green... crushed
2001 S60 2.4T Black/Black 230k
1988 744 Turbo M46 Beige Metallic/Beige 188k- Never should have sold it
Need used parts? PM me!
2000 S70 GLT Mystic Silver/Taupe 2??k
2003 S60 2.4T Silver/Black 108k
2007 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 160k
1993 944 Base Beige/Beige 221k
1992 Miata Mariner Blue/Black 146k
Sold-
1998 V70 GLT Black/Beige 193k
1998 S90- Silver/Gray 207k
1995 850 GLT Tropic Green... crushed
2001 S60 2.4T Black/Black 230k
1988 744 Turbo M46 Beige Metallic/Beige 188k- Never should have sold it
Need used parts? PM me!
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Re: Volvo Findings! (What have you found on Craigslist?)
The non-runners are the real deals - but you need the experience to figure out what is wrong and know what it needs to get going again from a non-running inspection - thats the art form.
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Re: Volvo Findings! (What have you found on Craigslist?)
For sure. Almost every car I've bought has been a non-runner. That's how I keep em cheap!
2000 V70R Venetian Red/Charcoal M56 Swapped 191k
2000 S70 GLT Mystic Silver/Taupe 2??k
2003 S60 2.4T Silver/Black 108k
2007 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 160k
1993 944 Base Beige/Beige 221k
1992 Miata Mariner Blue/Black 146k
Sold-
1998 V70 GLT Black/Beige 193k
1998 S90- Silver/Gray 207k
1995 850 GLT Tropic Green... crushed
2001 S60 2.4T Black/Black 230k
1988 744 Turbo M46 Beige Metallic/Beige 188k- Never should have sold it
Need used parts? PM me!
2000 S70 GLT Mystic Silver/Taupe 2??k
2003 S60 2.4T Silver/Black 108k
2007 XC90 V8 AWD Sport Titanium Grey/Black 160k
1993 944 Base Beige/Beige 221k
1992 Miata Mariner Blue/Black 146k
Sold-
1998 V70 GLT Black/Beige 193k
1998 S90- Silver/Gray 207k
1995 850 GLT Tropic Green... crushed
2001 S60 2.4T Black/Black 230k
1988 744 Turbo M46 Beige Metallic/Beige 188k- Never should have sold it
Need used parts? PM me!
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Re: Volvo Findings! (What have you found on Craigslist?)
DIY is good therapy, keep one away from expensive shrinks, it works better then apples.
To top it off you got something to show for it in the end.
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That S60 is same as my v70. NA and came stock with those weird wheels. I refer to them as 'granny' wheels. I did a swap with a 98 v70 xc that was headed to the scrapyard.
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Future upgrades: 18T, Versatility CC visuals, T5R paint/rims, logo/badge delete excl grille
If you have a 98-00 V70, interested in getting 'interior remodeling' ideas, PM me. I used software to design some woodwork I want to refit my XC with. Satin nickel on dark walnut with shag.