FS 97' Volvo 850, base, 5-speed manual

[850 LPT]

97’ Volvo 850, base, 5-speed manual, black/ charcoal

I’m selling our Volvo 850 which we bought close to a year ago. The intention was to pass this on to our daughter when she has her license, but we decided to change plans. Let me just say that she is better off driving an automatic for now . It would be nice if another Volvo enthusiast would take ownership, it’s a great back up / winter car.

Details:
It has 255k miles on the clock and runs/ shifts fine. It was owned by 2 Volvo enthusiasts before me and has been well taken care of by them, I don’t know the history prior to that. More on that below.

All of the common problems have been addressed at some point in its life. The overall condition is decent, but not great. It has quite a view scars in form of dings and scratches, and the clear coat is showing it’s age. No peeling though. Suspension feels tight with no rattles. Recent new clutch, new exhaust, rebuilt head by Clearwater Heads, recent new windshield. The evaporator has been replaced and the A/C is ice cold. Heater core also replaced. Dashboard sits tight, no rattles. Pretty much everything works, even the headlight wipers. The PO replaced the motors for them. No codes, at the moment anyways. Remarkably, there are NO leaks anywhere, the engine and transmission are dry. Since the car is formerly from the mid atlantic region, it has NO rust.

The interior is in very nice/ clean condition. The seats are from a lower mileage car and look like new. It has a new headliner and steering wheel as well.

It comes with a really nice set of Persus wheels. Three of them have only very minor curb rash and no corrosion. The forth one is slightly worse and has a few minor specs of corrosion. The tires are almost new General Gmax AS-03 in 205/50/16 with 9/32” tread remaining.

Things that need to be addressed:
The brakes are at the end of their life and in need of replacement soon. I already have the front brakes and these are included in the sale. They are Brembo discs and Akebono pads. Depending on the responses I may still install them if I can find the time.
The parking brake pulls only on the passenger side and it’s rather weak.

Asking price for the car is $1600

I also have a set of Bridgestone Blizzak WS-70 snow tires mounted on Volvo steelies if anybody wants them. They have about 1/4" of tread on them. These can be bought for an additional $250.

If you are interested, please PM me or text/ call twoohthree- fiveonetwo-threefivesixnine

Repairs during my Ownership:

Feb 2017: All new injector seals, both sets.
New intake manifold gasket.
Tune up with OEM plugs, Bosch cap and Bosch rotor.
Oil change with Shell 10W30 and Mann Filter, just done
Dec 2016: New OEM throttle cable
Juli 2016: New thermostat
New temp sensor
New cabin filter

Done by PO:

-Heater core (Polish updated design unit from eBay)
-OE Volvo radiator w/Volvo blue coolant
-Redline manual transmission fluid change
-Inner/outer tie rod ends (Lemforder/TRW)
-Meyle HD control arms
-Lemforder sway bar links
-Alternator brush pack
-OEM Volvo catback exhaust (New)
-Sachs clutch & throwout bearing
-Rear main seal (OE Volvo)
-New rear springs & bump stops
-Replaced ALL dash/switch bulbs
-Original length shifter installed w/new plastic ball mount.
-Repaired heated seat wiring & replaced driver's side element. Both heated seats work.
-SC-816 radio
-Lemforder upper engine mount
-General G-Max Tires (almost perfect tread, 1 summer of usage)
-Headlight wiper motors & blades.

And prior PO:
-Seats are from a lower mileage vehicle and in amazing shape
-Rear antenna assembly - 181.5k
-Serpentine belt - 181.6k
-Heater core firewall coupler - 182.5k
-Door check (driver's front door) 183.6k
-New battery - 183.6k (April 2011)
-New Volvo steering wheel (original was worn) - 183.7k
-PCV system replaced - 183.7k
-Distributor cap & rotor - 183.7k
-Rear cam seals - 183.7k
-Front spring seats - (both sides) 183.8k
-Front brake lines (both sides) - 183.8k
-Fuel filter - 184.k
-Cabin filter - 184.5k
-Front and rear brake rotors and brake pads (all around) -186k
-Emergency brake pads - 186k
-ABS module - 188.5k
-Driver's side axle - 188.7k
-Lower transmission mount - 189.1k
-Trunk struts - 191.6k
-Timing belt, tensioner, all pulleys, and water pump - 193k
-Front cam seals -193k
-Passenger side axle & axle seal - 195k
-Lower front engine mount - 196.6k
-A/C evaporator - 198k
-Upper & lower radiator hoses - 198k
-Front struts - 216k
-New headliner - 216k
-Clutch slave cylinder

[erikv11]

How much if the trunk is filled up with wood?

This is a nice looking, well-kept car and a good deal. GLWS.

[850 LPT]

Thanks, Erik.

Same price with a trunkful of firewood. I'll "throw" that in there

[theWIFES_S70]

Real beautiful car there. I think I saw it the other day (I'm in NYC) and was planning on "reading the engine." The P80s for sale around here are absolutely nuts sometimes. I dream of finding a "steal" but so far no luck!

The car really shows a connoisseur's touch and the sort of attentiveness to detail you'd come to expect from an MVSer. That new throttle cable is about the closest you're going to get to having a turbo in one of these N/As!

I really hope it goes to the right person/family!

[850 LPT]

Thank you sir, much appreciated. But the previous owner (s) does deserve some credit as well, it was well taken care of when I took ownership.

[fgkinfusion0819]

Which state are you in?

[850 LPT]

I'm in Connecticut, one hour north of NYC. Thanks for looking.

[theWIFES_S70]

How is this car still available?

[850 LPT]

It's the high miles. A lot of people shy away from that I think.

[Blakecorbet]

My old NA had over 290k, no issues. If you were closer to me I would buy this in a second!