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Low mile-new motor Volvo 850 Turbo wagon

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jsellers
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Joined: 28 February 2010
Year and Model: 1994 850
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Low mile-new motor Volvo 850 Turbo wagon

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This is a rare, low mile, three family owned Volvo Sport wagon. It was originally listed and sold by me on Ebay a few months ago. The bidding was strong and the car sold for $7100.
I met the new owner- a real nice guy- at the airport in the car-we spent about an hour with it so he was comfortable and then he paid me and left to drive it home.
3 hours later-the car was on the side of the road outside Barstow. The new owner had driven the car for some time after a heater hose had burst.The motor was toasted good.

I did the right thing-gave him his money back and went and got the car.
I had an excellent mechanic completely rebuild it.
New Head-completely re-worked. Block honed-new piston rings.
All new gaskets. All new bolts. Replaced any hose that showed any wear. Replaced the oil level sensor/oil temperature sensor.
New Timing belt and water pump, replaced the flywheel. Replaced one piston and the radiator-brand new.
Replaced both front axles and CV joints-they showed wear and they were part of the engine cradle which was out of the car so it was timely to do so.
The car is now back together and better than ever. Still only 56,000 original miles-now has a brand new-850 Turbo motor that runs wonderful.

So...Now we are offering the car for sale again. Same wonderful car-now with a brand new motor. I have all receipts for all work. $4900+ in expenses.
If you are looking for a really nice, safe as a house and sporty Volvo Station Wagon...this is the one to buy.
Great original white paint-no accidents or rust. Great leather interior-no rips or tears.
Everything looks like new except the carpet in the rear area has some stains I cannot get out-nothing bad but they are there so I mention them here. Almost new radial tires.
Oh yes-it also has the built in child booster seat as part of the rear seat armrest-interesting option that Volvo offered back then. SAFE.
I know I'll never get all my money back but I did the right thing and I am now offering it up for sale again. Like I said...rare car...rare opportunity.
$7500 or best offer. Yes it's allot of money for a 1994 wagon but where else will you find a 1994 with 56k and a new motor?
If interested-please contact me: [email protected]. Car is located in Southern California.( No Rust)

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