96. 850R Legit?

jacobharding · Post by **jacobharding** » 19 Feb 2015, 03:18

I am going to look at this car this evening. From the picture I see it is missing the spoiler also 5 spoke wheels instead of 7. Also no pic of interior or front clip. I figure rather than questioning the guy thru email it would be best just to go see it myself since its only a 20 min drive. Unless someone went to great lengths to clone it I am pretty certain I will be able to spot whether or not it is real. Just hoping someone can weigh in with their opinion. He has dropped the price to $1400.
http://charlottesville.craigslist.org/c ... 18669.html

Post by **Matty Moo** » 19 Feb 2015, 03:35

The "Yolo" sticker on the tailgate tells me IT isn't a real R.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 19 Feb 2015, 07:28

Get the VIN number and that will tell you. If it isn't a VIN 58 it isn't a R.

...Lee

jacobharding · Post by **jacobharding** » 19 Feb 2015, 09:28

Where will the 58 be located in the vin?

Post by **j-dawg** » 19 Feb 2015, 09:45

Those look like snow tires on aftermarket wheels. 96 850Rs should have suede inserts in the seats too.

mika · Post by **mika** » 19 Feb 2015, 14:30

Yes, if the seats are all uniform material / leather than not an R.

Let us know how it goes, sounds like a good price. pictures are always interesting too.

Post by **E Showell** » 19 Feb 2015, 14:40

Unless the seats were recovered in a non-R pattern. . .

Post by **FLXC90** » 19 Feb 2015, 14:51

The engine code "58" should be the 6th and 7th characters in the VIN.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 19 Feb 2015, 15:20

This should help you out a little: http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/199 ... n1996.html

Post by **xHeart** » 19 Feb 2015, 15:32

Ask for VIN first as Lee says.