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 Jun 18, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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I know Brentwood is in Long Island but by any chance you wouldn't have been going northbound on I-684 Brewster yesterday around 8pm?
LOL, No, l was at home. did you come across someone with a Red volvo 850R?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Nah man, no red ones just the yellow T5.

I had to go to 79th and Broadway to pick up the last Fathers day Gift my wife gave me. A used set of 850 Turbo Wheels. 1 turned out to be bent but she made the effort and she gets kudos for trying. After showing her months ago what my car would look like if I had the factory rims, this pregnant lady started calling people on craigslist for parts!!!. She doesn't know the difference between flathead or phillips screwdrivers but she managed to get me the rear spoiler and rims for Fathers day!!!

I gotta paint the spoiler and find another turbo rim, but hey, I am one lucky guy!!!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by louiebay
Nah man, no red ones just the yellow T5.

I had to go to 79th and Broadway to pick up the last Fathers day Gift my wife gave me. A used set of 850 Turbo Wheels. 1 turned out to be bent but she made the effort and she gets kudos for trying. After showing her months ago what my car would look like if I had the factory rims, this pregnant lady started calling people on craigslist for parts!!!. She doesn't know the difference between flathead or phillips screwdrivers but she managed to get me the rear spoiler and rims for Fathers day!!!

I gotta paint the spoiler and find another turbo rim, but hey, I am one lucky guy!!!
thats very very nice of her to do that for you. she realized how much you love your 850.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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I just bought my yellow sedan this past weekend. According to Carfax, I'm owner #6. It had been in Spokane since 2008 when it apparently had a new engine installed at the dealer. Anyone know anything about this one? Had a shocker sticker in the back window when I bought it, and should stick out with a '96/'97 R interior.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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You have a yellow sedan with the 850 '96-'97 interior?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rspi
You have a yellow sedan with the 850 '96-'97 interior?
Yessir. I actually prefer it this way, the '95 layout is my only gripe about these cars. Now I can't complain about mine!









Disregard the Volan in the pics, I've got all the Titans on the car now.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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I have thought about putting the seats from my '96 sedan into my '95 wagon (the front seats). I like the '98 R seats the best, from the V70. They have very good lateral support. However, I have NO complaints about the '95 seats. I did a 17 hour day and felt fine.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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Who's got the highest mileage on there T-5R? Mine shows a little over 210k, and the odo still works.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by goldponcho
Anyone know anything about this one? Had a shocker sticker in the back window when I bought it, and should stick out with a '96/'97 R interior.
Congratulations! I'm betting your T-5R was stolen which required the engine and interior to be replaced.

How many miles?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by T5-Rennen

How many miles?
About 210k miles, odo still works and the mileage matches what shows on the Carfax. I haven't tapped into the OBD I port yet, first '95 for me. The theft-recovery idea is interesting.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Well, just got the inspection from the Highway Patrol, and it looks like this car will end up with a Salvage title. Not sure if I want to part with my R wagon and keep this one to fix and drive. Anyone interested?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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There is a T-5R wagon in Kansas City with about 395,000 on the odo.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rspi
There is a T-5R wagon in Kansas City with about 395,000 on the odo.
I need info.... PLEASE... I have My bonus check coming next month!! I want it
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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Have not been able to find a posting in Kansas for a yellow wagon, unless Matty already bought it.

This one was on ebay awhile back and reserve wasn't met.

1995 VOLVO 850 T5-R Rare!!!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 12:09 AM
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Mat, I've heard a rumor of a black T-5R wagon possibly coming up for sale over here.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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This one has been up for almost two weeks now, pretty clean. Located in Kempsville.

95 Volvo 850 T5R
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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A yellow for sale in Charlotte NC.

1995 Volvo 850 T5-R Yellow
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian40kk
A yellow for sale in Charlotte NC.

1995 Volvo 850 T5-R Yellow
he is asking 5 grand. I would sell mine for 5K and it only has 172K miles.
I should post some pics.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Dang, I just left Charlotte 8 hours ago. Had I know that car was for sale I would have gone and checked it out. It may be the one a guy picked up a few years ago at an FBI auction.

The wagon I mentioned above is MORE rare than the yellow wagon, it's a T-5R green wagon. Not for sale.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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l will never pay a full price for a T5-r that doesn't have factory rims
 
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