Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Default Evolve 850-t platinum

Out of curiosity does anyone happen to know off hand how many plat editions are actually left in the U.S.A. that are still on the road - i read somewhere but now cant find it--that there are only 201 on the road now - mine is number 31 off the assembly line according to the id plate
- anyone else care to chip info to the ""PLATINUM OWNERS CLICK""
 
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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I do know there are at least 4 sedans and 5 wagons, including mine, here in the Memphis area. Mine is the only one I have seen in Memphis with the charcoal grey interior. All the others I have seen have tan interior.

The last 5 of my vin is 79848.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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There was a pretty nice 94 black wagon in Vero Beach that I test drove. Needs a remain seal and strut work maybe more, some crank pressure but not bad. Ran pretty well, good power. They seem a bit unrealistic on the price but they might be getting more serious by now.

So your leaving the platinum club?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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I have a Platinum Wagon here in the Memphis Region. I live in Southaven, MS. Mine came from Virginia after an exhaustive search. Wanted a wagon with the Black/Charcoal interior.
There have to be more than a couple of hundred. They made 1500 in all if I'm not mistaken.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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How do u know if u have a p wagon
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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I saw a Platinum Wagon on Goodman Rd about 6 weeks ago. I bet it was you.

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I have a Platinum Wagon here in the Memphis Region. I live in Southaven, MS. Mine came from Virginia after an exhaustive search. Wanted a wagon with the Black/Charcoal interior.
There have to be more than a couple of hundred. They made 1500 in all if I'm not mistaken.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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The paint will be pearl white and it will have Persus wheels, turbo, both front seat will be power/heated.

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How do u know if u have a p wagon
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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nope i aint leaving the platinum club - but i d like to see about getting another 850 turbo to work on - id like a red or black 850 turbo wagon but id have to sell Kristine
just out of curiosity how much you think is good price for my car with total rebuild- and yes i have proof of all parts
 

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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I'd say it's worth a whole lot due to the precision craftsmanship on the rebuild.

You guys think I can re-use this bearing The picture makes it look better than it really is.

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Thankfully the crank looks much better.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Atleast 100,000K left on that bearing!!! LOL
Well a buddy of mine got $4500.00 from his insurance company after his was totaled.
But he had Proof of the Platinum and how many were made.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by radio16
nope i aint leaving the platinum club - but i d like to see about getting another 850 turbo to work on - id like a red or black 850 turbo wagon but id have to sell Kristine
just out of curiosity how much you think is good price for my car with total rebuild- and yes i have proof of all parts
Unfortunately the rebuild probably doesn't add a whole lot to the value of the car. It's the exact same thing with performance parts on a car, they don't really add value. Personally, whenever I see a car for sale that's been lowered, or has a blow off valve on it, it makes me less interested in it. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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mine is completely stock - no mods - just a completely rebuilt engine -- OH YEAH -- AND THE RADIO CD/CASS PLAYER WORKS --!!!I HAVE THE CODE!!!--that ought to make it worth at least $5,700 lol
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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ill take a pic of my bearings i changed out - itll make yours look new
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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I paid $4500 for mine 3 or 4 years ago. It was a one owner car with 109,000 miles on it. If you saw it on Goodman Road, it probably was me...I work on Goodman at the Lowes.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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I just got a platinum wagon off Craigslist for 300$ :-D bought it as a parts car
 
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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I watch insurance auctions rather regularly. In the past 5 months I have see a MINIMUM of 10 platinums accross the nation betotalled on these sites. The numbers are dropping quickly. Sedans and wagons.
 

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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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Count these out! The wagon has a very minor bump on the wheel arch at the right rear door. Also slightly tweaked the suspension. Such a waste there! That car is otherwise mint. Also, each picture is a different car.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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So what makes a platinum a platinum? Is it based off the regular 850 T5 platform?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Saw as on Craigslist for a 96 850 wagon had no pics or specs, just address , went down knocked on door guy came out we chatted for a bit bought the car for 300$, drove it home needs power-steering pump, control arm tires and tuneup( wires and cap look 10 years old) found out it was a platinum, has pearl paint,big sway bars, fog lights duel power seats paint code matched, was very surprised, and I was oriognaly pickin this car up as a parts car for my 95 850 turbo wagon,
 
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