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Cojack · Post by **Cojack** » 04 Dec 2011, 07:03

Like to start off by saying that this site rocks! Thank you Mathew and all the others that bring this forum the information it has stored! Great Job!

I started searching for a "new"/"different" vehicle in Wisconsin for the long commute to work (150 miles round trip) i was determined to find a Volvo, and NO I had never even sat in one before. One day about two weeks ago I was on Craigslist and found a 1995 850 GLT non-turbo. The guy wanted 1500, their was no rust or dents, the odometer stopped working at 170,00 there was a rebuild engine that was installed and ran great, I chewed him down to 1,100 and drove it home.. Wonderful Car!

I am a mechanic by trade so the things I have done in the last week.

odometer fix
rear rotors calipers and brakes
a GOOD detailing
oil change
plugs and wires

I love my Volvo and am getting an average 28.6 mpg. Pictures to come at a later time, again Thank You!

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 06 Dec 2011, 00:29

Welcome to MVS. How long ago was the engine rebuilt? Either way, it must run like new.

Looking forward to pictures of it.