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.

Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 12-28-2008, 08:24 PM
Adrenalin540's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location:
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Here is a pic of my twins...well not exactly the one on the left is my 93 the one on the right is my 94, but yep $700 and some sweat...LOL. Both run great and are very nice...not 700 each ...700 for the both of them... don't look in the garage close..cuz you will see another 93 that has paid for itself in parts for my 2 rides...:-)
 
  #2  
Old 12-28-2008, 08:28 PM
Somthngfrce's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 2,168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Man, U stole those cars!!!! great deal
 
  #3  
Old 12-28-2008, 08:37 PM
Adrenalin540's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location:
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Thanks, Ya my 94 has been in ohio 2 years from FLA, the 93 was in MI -a college professors car, so it was also exceptionally cared for...NO RUST at ALL both look like brand new under the hood!
 
  #4  
Old 12-28-2008, 10:04 PM
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 36,351
Likes: 0
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Looks AWESOME!!!!!
 
  #5  
Old 12-28-2008, 10:22 PM
Adrenalin540's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location:
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Thanks Tech...I still haven't pulled that part for you...but when I do it is yours...wife wants that other car out of the garage...LOL
 
  #6  
Old 12-28-2008, 10:22 PM
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 36,351
Likes: 0
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

No biggie!!!!
 
  #7  
Old 12-28-2008, 10:31 PM
JimBee's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

They are beauties! I believe the 850's that are left standing will stand the test of time as a classic model, right up there with the '65 Mustang fastback — in a different way, but just as pleasing to the technical eye. Too much fun to drive tho, to stash them away in a climate controlled warehouse.
 
  #8  
Old 12-28-2008, 10:33 PM
Psaboic's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SW, WA
Posts: 2,520
Received 34 Likes on 34 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Jesus.... Some guys have all the luck!!
 
  #9  
Old 12-28-2008, 10:48 PM
Adrenalin540's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location:
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Psaboic...you are right in this case I was lucky. Perhaps my best purchase of all was the $300 volvo in the garage. The one car that will head to the scrap yard this week gave me just the right parts to complete my other 2, and I sold parts off of it for a total of $600 incl scrap value... so the car, gave me a head, some seats, which I am peeling the leather from the rear seat, and making a pair of good front seats from them, Along with the leather that was on the front seats, so I'll get a perfect pair of front seats out of it. I got a power antenna that worked great, mine is stuck, ends up the Printed circuit board has a bad transistor, I'm fixin it tomorrow...took some clips, etc and other stuff off it to make my 94 almost a PERFECT car...95%

My 93 isn't real far behind...but still a work in progress...Runs good and looks good just the details need to be worked out...

Thanks
 
  #10  
Old 12-29-2008, 12:04 AM
litehwk356's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Pinckney, Michigan
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

cool stuff, i wish i could find a deal like that, let alone get my volvo back in shape lol.
why does the rear end on the one on the left sit so high?
 
  #11  
Old 12-29-2008, 10:26 AM
autoxray's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Hey Adrenalin540

That was an awesume find. Do you have that many drivers in your house to drive all those cars?
 
  #12  
Old 12-29-2008, 10:33 AM
Adrenalin540's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location:
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

no auto...one has to go...prolly the 94!
 
  #13  
Old 01-01-2009, 03:02 AM
JPN's Avatar
JPN
JPN is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: IPS, MA
Posts: 5,387
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

So, that is where my stolen 850 ended up.


JPN
 
  #14  
Old 01-01-2009, 10:57 AM
Adrenalin540's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location:
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

JPN ...
Did the 94 Look like this?






And yesterday I Made the round trip to the Detroit Airport in my car and used 4 gallons of fuel...OVER 30 MPG Not 100% Sure but I do believe it was around 34MPG...so needless to say very good!!! I think my BMW needs 4 gallons to get out of the driveway, and my driveway is on a slope :-).
 
  #15  
Old 01-02-2009, 06:18 AM
JPN's Avatar
JPN
JPN is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: IPS, MA
Posts: 5,387
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Yes it does, no matter what you all say!

The previous owner has masked the car’s original identity by:

- Replacing the wheelswith the 1993 models.
- Removing the rear spoiler.
- Removing the T-5 emblem.
- Repainting the black exterior with dark green.

Give it back !!!

Kidding[8D].

Happy New Year to you, your family and the two 850s.


JPN
 
  #16  
Old 01-02-2009, 07:40 AM
HummerGuy's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location:
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

What a deal! Santa must have had you on his NICE list this year!
 
  #17  
Old 01-02-2009, 04:37 PM
Adrenalin540's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location:
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos

Happy New Year to all the guys here...
JPN, Tech, and Ps...Thanks for all your help
Jim
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
IsuzuFire
New Members Area
0
06-12-2010 10:20 AM
mbsimmons
For Sale / Trade - Archive
0
05-07-2010 05:19 PM
kevinger
New Members Area
4
03-11-2010 07:07 PM
phatboy130
Volvo 240, 740 & 940
2
12-09-2009 11:50 PM
fullserve
Volvo S70
2
09-03-2008 11:05 PM



Quick Reply: Here is what $700 bought me in Volvos



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:04 AM.