I'm a new member and appreciate interest or help you can provide. I would like to cut down from 4 to 3 cars as I'm now in retirement. The car chosen is our black 1996 850R SportWagon.

We bought the car new out of the showroom, it has spent all its time in Northern California (meaning no snow and rust) and has been garaged over all the time we have had it. The car now has 175,000 miles on it and for the past several years has been used mostly for local trips of 20 miles or less.

The car has been maintained as recommended by Volvo since purchase. Service has been provided by Smythe European in San Jose (where we purchased the car) and Carlsen Volvo in Palo Alto. We switched from Smythe to Carlsen when Smythe moved too far South. They have complete records on the car.

The engine and Turbo are in good condition and continue to run like new. The interior is in excellent condition and the outside is in good shape given the 17 years we have had it. The car has had one minor accident. The back door was damaged when I was rear ended in a shopping center parking lot. The damage was fixed immediately. The tires are not new, but are reasonable.

There are issues with the car which need fixed. Very expensive for me, not so bad if you can do your own work. The air conditioning no longer works, probably the condenser. The key ignition module need replaced. A front wheel bearing needs replaced.

Kelly Blue Book indicates that this year and model Volvo should be valued between $3000 and $3800, depending on your value of its condition. It's a special Volvo with lots of good miles for a real enthusiast.

 

Hi ToTheSwif. What price are you going to ask and did you post it in the classified section?

 

Color combo?

 

Hi Goldponcho. The color combo is black on black.

 

Hi rspi. Thanks for the welcome. It's fundamentally still a great car in good condition. Just some things wear out. I was planning on asking $3,250. I'm new at this and you have seen a lot pass through the forum. i would appreciate any advise you may have.

 

Here's a comp in my area:
1996 Volvo 850 R White, Tan Leather interior, Moonroof - Inventory | DLR Nordic | Auto dealership in Portland, Oregon

If you're in the San Jose/Bay area and it's as nice as you say, then you might get 2x, or more, what you said. Keep in mind wagons are rarer (and therefore command more) than the sedans. Especially the Rs!

 

Thanks for the input. When rspi responded, he asked if i had posted in the classified section. I didn't see anything which said classified, so I'm not where and hope to post for broader viewing.