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Another Wagon purchase.

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Ben850
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Re: Another Wagon purchase.

Post by Ben850 »

This was temporary at my friends project house.

Driving the '96 Turbo Wagon is the daily pleasure.
I would imagine they are all redeemable. '95 Titan T-5R rims are working. (yes, I have 2 Sets of Titans, Yay.)
I would imagine they are all redeemable. '95 Titan T-5R rims are working. (yes, I have 2 Sets of Titans, Yay.)
The white '93 is plated and drivable.

The '98 XC is fixable.
Black T-5R will become Fun.
A '94 N/A Wagon which does run, is considered a "parts car" which needs a left lower C/V .

They will appear as a virtual part of a Chess board Steve, if I remember at the new place.
Yup. I had to move when the Durango had showed up.
Yup. I had to move when the Durango had showed up.
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1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)

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Post by abscate »

Great license plate.

I've got a left over left drive axle from my 1999... Any chance it would fit your WIP?
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Ben850
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Post by Ben850 »

abscate wrote:Great license plate.

I've got a left over left drive axle from my 1999... Any chance it would fit your WIP?
The plate came with the car. Not mine.

That will be two years ago. I plan on a new plate this year.
I could use a Left axle assembly.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)

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Post by erikv11 »

Alas, 99+ axles are different.
'95 854 T-5R, Motronic 4.4, 185k
'98 V70, T5 tune-injectors-turbo, LPT engine, 304k, daily driver
'06 S60 R, 197k
'07 XC70, black, 205k
'07 XC70, willow green, 212k
'99 Camry V6 :shock: 153k
gone: '96 NA 850 210k, '98 NA V70 182k, '98 S70 NA 225k, '96 855 NA 169k

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Post by stephansvolvo »

scot850 wrote:It is a recognised addiction, and very hard to break! I would have more but I was given the choice of living in the house or in the car if I bought another one. Had to think about it though!

Neil.
LOL! I told my wife that since I was in Volvo Country I have been looking. Her response was pretty much the same.
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88 240GL(timing belt killed it)
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Post by songzunhuang »

Haha, it's an addiction. We have a SUV and a wagon but I've been thinking about a coupe. I see them pop up here in Northern California quite often. People are usually tired of maintaining them and let them go for a pretty reasonable price.

However, I have an excuse that my kids are driving age and need wheels. I can get a newer car for much more money or I can get something I know and trust and them spend time wrenching on it.

Love this forum as it feeds the addiction while making it semi-affordable.
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1998 V70 T5 - Hurt your eyes red
2000 Honda S2000 - Berlina Black
1984 BMW 633CSi - Dolphin Grey
2024 Lexus - Eminent White Pearl
2004 XC90 T6 AWD Ruby red (RIP)

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Post by mika »

song ^,

looks like you know what you want. Should be no problem tracking down a nice 850, s70, or 240 sedan based on your preference. They are all solid cars. Obviously, turbos will be trickier than non turbos depending on your mechanical inclination. But even if your looking for a manual, those can be tracked down given some research and time.

Whichever route you go, all the sedan volovs I have had in the past have had issues with both the antenna and trunk seal leaking water into the boot, so don't forget to look into that in the future
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'98 V70 N/A 174K , Konis Sport + H&R Blue springs,16 inch Solars
'97 855 N/A


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Post by songzunhuang »

Thanks for the tip. I'll keep a lookout for that. So far I have not owned a sedan so this is all good info.
mika wrote:song ^,

looks like you know what you want. Should be no problem tracking down a nice 850, s70, or 240 sedan based on your preference. They are all solid cars. Obviously, turbos will be trickier than non turbos depending on your mechanical inclination. But even if your looking for a manual, those can be tracked down given some research and time.

Whichever route you go, all the sedan volovs I have had in the past have had issues with both the antenna and trunk seal leaking water into the boot, so don't forget to look into that in the future
Song Huang

1998 V70 T5 - Hurt your eyes red
2000 Honda S2000 - Berlina Black
1984 BMW 633CSi - Dolphin Grey
2024 Lexus - Eminent White Pearl
2004 XC90 T6 AWD Ruby red (RIP)

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Post by abscate »

The eye rolls over too many Volvos have disappeared as I watch my P2 roll out of the driveway to work every morning, while I'm stuck with the slush box.

However, my Stage 0 and IPd CBV T5 feels like it has another 30 HP this summer.
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Post by Ben850 »

I have to find a workshop for the three projects. If anyone in South East Michigan has a stall for a short term, let me know. PM.
Do not get me wrong, I like the snow.
The XC needs a radiator, and may drop the prop shaft.
The XC needs a radiator, and may drop the prop shaft.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)

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