How much life is left on '96 850 glt wagon?

LauraF · Post by **LauraF** » 08 Nov 2005, 22:18

Hello. On a 1996 Volvo 850 GLT wagon with 183,000 miles, how much life is left on this wagon. I am considering buy it. I checked with the dealership and this VOLVO has been maintained extremely well. Never missed a beat.
Question?
1.How much life or miles left?
2. What kind of things can go wrong at 183,000 miles?

Thanks so much

Post by **dosbricks** » 09 Nov 2005, 21:18

The key is how well it was maintained. Some things to find out:
1. Was the timing belt changed within the last 70k?
2. Was the transmission fluid flushed about every 25K?
3. Has the brake fluid been replaced about every 30k?

A lot of things start to wear out by 100K, such as struts, CV boots, plug wires, dist. cap & rotor, brake rotors, etc. You might be looking at doing some of that maint. the second time in a year or so.

Paying $25 for a CarFax report is worth it to see if it was ever in a wreck.

Some people on the boards are starting to log over 250K on 850s.
The high mileage world record holder is a Volvo---over 2 million miles.

LauraF · Post by **LauraF** » 09 Nov 2005, 23:05

Thanks for replying.
The timing belt was done at 142000.
waterpump February -00
139,000 replace evaporater-may 02
Major serice at 15200

The wagon has 183000 on it? Anyone want to give me a guesstimate ?
This car has been maintained.

How much should I pay?

They (used car dealer) are asking 2995.00

What do you think is the most I should pay?

I appreciate any advice and input.

Thanks,
Laura

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 10 Nov 2005, 04:56

Laura,
I don't think that is a bad price for that car, and I am assuming they offer some sort of warranty on it for a month or so. I also assume you have driven it and everything seems to be working well? No strange noises or vibrations? This car should last awhile but there are never any guarantees.

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 10 Nov 2005, 07:44

Many people go well over 300k miles w/ these cars assuming that maintenance is done properly. $2995 seems a bit high to me; I'd try to get it down to $2500 or so.

LauraF · Post by **LauraF** » 10 Nov 2005, 10:04

Thanks everyone. The car is about 40 minutes south of Philadelphia. I was going to start my offer at 1900 hoping to end at 2200.00.
How do you deal when trying to get a fair price?
What words do you use?
Thanks,
Laura