Happy to have found & joined this Site/Forum while doing research.
Have decided to JUMP SHIP from SAAB after long & loving relationship.
I'm interested in a vehicle (listing below) & would greatly appreciate some OPINIONS &
SUGGESTIONS before commiting.
I'm a long time (DIY) SWEDE Wrencher on 900's, 9000's & V240's (Head/Heart/Backaches & Rewards to
prove it!) but NO experience with the 850 at all. I'd appreciate MODEL SPECIFIC info, ie.. Mech
Flaws, Faults, Tips, Tricks! This model yr. VS later model yrs! Be on the LOOKOUT for(s), etc...
Yeah, I know it's HIGH MILAGE & wished it were TURBO but....
93' Volvo 850 / Price: $2,500 (or Best Offer)
Mileage: 176,500 (Mainly Highway Driving)
Ext:White / Int:Black / Doors:4 /Transmission:Manual /
VIN: YV1LS5507P2050321 / Sale By:Owner
Description: Clean in and out, runs like a much newer car. Leather with wood trim on the inside.
New: Brakes (At 175k) - Timing belt (at 175k), O2 Sensor (at 176k), Front axle boot (at 175k), 2
new tires.
Recently serviced by Volvo: Injectors, Cooling system, Electrical system, Exhaust Body is almost
like new. Well taken care of (son of a mechanic).
Options and Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, ABS, Child Safety Latch, Power Locks,
Keyless Entry, AM/FM, Cassette, CD Changer, A/C, Power Seats, Heated Seats, Power Steering,
Cruise Control, Power Windows, Rear Defroster, Moonroof
1st Timer Needs Help
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North American 93s are different than the rest of the years. Not sure how much this would actually affect ownership, but the differences that I know are headlights (size) and wheel lugs (4 not 5).
Have you driven it? I can't say much about it beyond that it looks ok on paper, for a very high milage car. Be on the look out for lots of vibration from engine or brakes (warped rotors... common problem).
Have you driven it? I can't say much about it beyond that it looks ok on paper, for a very high milage car. Be on the look out for lots of vibration from engine or brakes (warped rotors... common problem).
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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Thankyou for the information. Yes, Warped Rotors would present Front end vibration. This is a common condition with FWD's where the TORQUE pressure greatly exceeds spec for bolts & nuts associated with the front end or damaged bushings. This of course doesn't take into account a prior front end collision.
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