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.

Presenting... my $300 Volvo 850

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Old 11-22-2009, 05:33 PM
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I'm finally getting around to putting up a few pics of the '94 850 I got a month and a half ago for $300. I just recently started working on it... I replaced the voltage regulator and brushes in the alternator, which cured the overcharging issue it had, and I've changed the neutral safety switch that was acting up. Next on the list is PCV, plugs/ wires/ cap and rotor, and on to the other things. The pictures are just as I got it- haven't done anything to the body other than wash it.



 
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Old 11-22-2009, 06:30 PM
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Cool new style headlights and old style tails!
Upgrade the tails to the 95 and up ones and it will be awesome.
 
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Old 11-22-2009, 06:35 PM
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I actually like the shape of the 94 lights as it flows with the body a little bit better, while the 95+ bulge out a little bit.
 
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Old 11-22-2009, 07:04 PM
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Nice ride! Looks clean, can't beat that price either!
 
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I like the bulge of the tail lights. I guess I like a nice rear end, not flat one. LOL
 
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I have the entire rear light assembly for sale, PM me
 
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Man, everyone and their mom finds $300 deals except for me! Guess I'm not bitter though... BTW, that's 850 is C L E A N ! Nice ride
 
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Thanks It's a late 94, so those are the original headlights. I do like those better than the single- bulb ones. I did put 95-97 switches on the dash, and I might do the tails... but this car's eventual fate is to become my friend's car- she lost her job, and her car gave up about a week later, so I told her I'd sell her the 850 if I think it will be safe and reliable enough, and from driving it around, so far, I don't see any reason why it won't. Thanks for the complements
 
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Lucky bastard! That's almost exactly like my car, but I paid $2,500 for mine.

Just curious - can you look up which month in 94 was it assembled? And does it have the newer(thicker) timing belt?
 
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Check your engine number (which is on the timing cover), if it is more than 131155 than you have the newer belt.
 
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My dad has a $300 '94 850, but yours looks MUCH cleaner. Good find!
 
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