Part out '97 850 base Wagon with only 75k miles

robk46 · Post by **robk46** » 19 Feb 2012, 08:34

My daughter decided to see how safe Volvos are by pulling out in front of a minivan after I spent over 5k on the car and only drove it for 3 months. I have given up trying to find a decent car with a blown motor in my local area to do a swap, so I've decided to get rid of it. I'm heartbroken but glad she wasn't hurt.

Brand new parts that can be shipped (not a total list):

Reman Alternator - $100 (paid $200. Still under warranty with receipt)
Rear shocks (KYB) - $50 (Still have receipt from rockauto)
Lots of other little parts

Other parts:
Engine w 75k Miles - $250
Transmission w 75k Mile - $250
Lots of other things.

Everything works on the car, it still runs but the unibody is damaged beyond repair and the dash and hard plastics in the interior took a beating. A/C is ice cold, all electronics work, engine runs strong (needs valve seals), tranny shifts perfectly. If you're in Central/South Florida and want to come pick parts off of it, I'm open to that too. I have all the tools necessary to pull anything you want besides an engine hoist. So if you want the motor/tranny I can arrange to have a hoist here for a fee, or bring your own.

Post by **fazool** » 19 Feb 2012, 09:06

might need MAF, window switch, and seats

what color is interior?

Post by **jmmxc** » 19 Feb 2012, 09:31

I am interested in the drivier seat.
What color is it._Mine is tan.
I have a 1996 850GLT. Can you send pictures.
Thanks,

robk46 · Post by **robk46** » 19 Feb 2012, 09:41

Tan leather interior. Driver's seat has a wear through area on the leather. Passenger seat cushions are fine. I'll post pics in a minute. Has a very nice leather steering wheel I just put on right before she wrecked it as well.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 19 Feb 2012, 11:05

Sorry to hear about the accident - That looks like it was a nice little wagon.
But very happy that your daughter is OK! That's why you put'em in a Volvo...

Best of luck with the sale. Give her a wrench and get some help!

Post by **jmmxc** » 19 Feb 2012, 12:21

Driver's seat has a wear through area on the leather.

Yeah, probably same condition as mine. It has a wear through also.
OK, how about the Engine Skid Plate (otherwise called Engine Plastic Shroud). Is it in good condition?
I was going to get one for my car...Let me know.
Thanks,
jmmxc

Post by **Thunderbox** » 21 Feb 2012, 18:53

Interested in the shocks and the front door seals both sides if in good shape. Hows the wiper arms?

Post by **Fish stick88** » 21 Feb 2012, 20:00

Manual Climate control? or Electronic?
If MCC I'd be interested in the knobs, and faceplate.
Also, the little insert next to the demist, and sunroof buttons.

vdubdoug · Post by **vdubdoug** » 27 Feb 2012, 16:04

Do you have the following:
Leather door inserts
Plastic door handle cups
3rd brakee light cover
Speaker grilles

byeboy · Post by **byeboy** » 27 Feb 2012, 16:46

So, other than cosmetics, why get rid of it?

It doesn't look that bad. I'd let her drive it with the rear crushed in (she earned that!). Another Front fender will easy to come by...I'd paint it with Rustoleum, and call it done...The wheel is also an easy find. Any damage to the actual frame? The suspension components can be found pretty easy.

I'd make her help (scrub down/ clean the new parts, stay there to hand you wrenches, etc.) It will give her ownership in it.

Craigslist will turn up most everything you need! If I was down there, I'd snap up that engine and transmission to put under a tarp in my garage.