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wickid54
Posts: 44
Joined: 20 July 2009
Year and Model: '95 850 GLT
Location: MS

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Post by wickid54 »

i know this should be my first post, but it'd my third.
i vowed not to make another until i did this.
so here goes....

i just bought my first volvo.
a 1995 850 GLT sedan.
and do i love the car.

i bought it from a guy who sells cars on the side to make a few bucks. only paid $1300. not too shabby.
the car is not perfect, but worth the money.

there are only two mechanical things wrong with it.
it needs new struts, and the a/c doesn't work.
it runs great. that's an understatement.
the ride? so smooth it's like riding on glass.
the handling is that of a fine tuned sports car; smooth on the road, but tight in corners and bumps.
this thing will take a corner like a slot car.

that being said, the reason i got it so cheap is due to it needing a little tlc.
most of the things i have to do are actually listed here quite clearly.
i don't plan on doing anything out of the way to the car. just back to standard.
i like things simple.

below is my first pic of it. i'm sure i'll post more.
thanks for having me as a member, and i look foward to being active.
at first, i will ask a few questions for advice.
but when i get familiar with the volvo, i'll help any way i can.

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billofdurham
MVS Moderator
Posts: 6507
Joined: 2 February 2006
Year and Model: 855, 1995
Location: Durham, England
Been thanked: 5 times

Post by billofdurham »

Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

We are here to help so ask away.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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