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Volvo Repair Database How to read an engine on Craigslist...

Post by theWIFES_S70 »

Sorry, this is just for the N/A folks out there... :lol:

What do you all look for in a Craigslist posting picture? This is how I break down what I'm looking at. :D

What else do you guys look for in these images? (I know there's a lot that needs to be scrutinized beyond a picture, but would love to get some more insight from you all!)

Hope everyone has a great Saturday!
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Post by tryingbe »

Throttle cable..
85 GLH, 367 whp
00 Insight, 72 mpg
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Oops, yeah. I made a mistake there! Hahaha But you know what I mean! ;)
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Greetings. In pics I look at where the car is parked ( garage,backyard, open field). What shape are the other cars in the salers pics. Are there pics of the drivers seat or just pics of rears. Debris in wiper area. Real plates or paper plates. Paper plates on a car being sold by a non dealer says " car flip" to me. Was clutter ( soda cans, food wrappers ) removed. Floor mats in place or stained carpet. Oil stains in driveway. Oil or transmission fluid bottles.
The surroundings in the background of a pic can give an idea of how the car was cared for and the type of person the poster is.
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Nice, Marco.

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By the oil over the engine top cover and the dirty brake fluid reservoir, it's the kind of car that gets at best an oil change now and then. Read quite neglected.
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Post by theWIFES_S70 »

oragex wrote:By the oil over the engine top cover and the dirty brake fluid reservoir, it's the kind of car that gets at best an oil change now and then. Read quite neglected.
That's exactly what I was thinking...

It's a $500 N/A, at best. Seller wants $900.
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Hey all that dirt is protective patina
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Post by beigg »

dirt covered? just means it's more "organic" then other volvos!
ugh smh 850 Turbo fridge
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beigg wrote:dirt covered? just means it's more "organic" then other volvos!
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