2008 XC90 Restoration from Salvage Spring/ Summer 2020

2000c70hpt · Post by **2000c70hpt** » 27 Mar 2020, 09:17

So I just picked up a 2008 xc90 that's for body damage for sure. There's at least one curtain airbag that's deployed and no key or fob. It's a 3.2 fwd, nothing special but the price was right and was told it runs and drive. I paid $1200 out the door for it. Here it is now and I'll keep this up to date. Just had to save it from being scrapped.

2000c70hpt · Post by **2000c70hpt** » 27 Mar 2020, 09:18

Btw that is my C70 sitting in front if it

Post by **oragex** » 27 Mar 2020, 09:38

I'm also seeing very bald tires, looks like the owner didn't care much for maintenance. Are you looking to put it back on the road ?

Post by **matthew1** » 27 Mar 2020, 10:03

Interesting. How many miles?

Thanks for joining/posting.

2000c70hpt · Post by **2000c70hpt** » 27 Mar 2020, 10:20

Yes that is the plans so I’ve been doing my homework. It’s the non turbo fwd version with 170k give or take. I have vida/dice and it saved my wallet with my c70, plus I do all my own work.

2000c70hpt · Post by **2000c70hpt** » 27 Mar 2020, 10:34

Here’s a few more pics.

2000c70hpt · Post by **2000c70hpt** » 27 Mar 2020, 10:36

Just cause here’s my c70 too

Post by **amblerman** » 27 Mar 2020, 12:11

With a car like that you can obviously source new doors form a salvage yard if you want. But airbags?
Is that a DIY type of job as well? What is the cost on those?

I would imagine but have no idea, that would make rehabbing something like this expensive.
What do you do about keys without an original copy?

-A

Post by **matthew1** » 27 Mar 2020, 12:15

In a worst case scenario, getting keys would mean trailering it to a dealer and showing them the new title, then breaking open the wallet.

Is there a shortcut? I don't know.

Post by **abscate** » 28 Mar 2020, 05:24

You can certainly get out ahead for parts but you will need a 3-4K budget to get a good daily driver out of that

Both front and rear need refresh ( see uneven wear on tires)

New two and interior bits won’t be too expensive.

That’s a nice ride once done up!

Drive that 3.2 carefully, no crazy full throttle shifts. Lot of torque on that poor transmission