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Volvo 850 GLT (1997)
for sale

Price: US $4,100.00

Description:

Howdy folks! I greatly appreciate you taking the time from your day to read about my Volvo. I will say right up front, if you are not a Volvo person then this vehicle is probably not going to do much for you. I have thought about how to best sell this vehicle, and how to reach the widest market and eBay is what I came up with. How can you describe a car, in words, and try to convince someone to buy it and not be able to experience, feel it, drive it, -- I have no idea. .but I am going to do my best.
Before I get into the car, I will offer some background on myself. I am a Volvo nerd. My first car was a 1964 1800S, and between my dad and I we have owned every model since the PV-444 to XC90's.
I currently live in Savannah, GA and I really hope to connect with someone via this listing that can come SEE the vehicle. I grew up in Northern VA, and moved to Savannah about 15 years ago where I ended up managing service at Volvo of Savannah (fitting, right?!) for about 12 years until I opened my own dealership with my wife, eBay will not let me post an active link, so, you can Google Riehl Automotive to read more about our business, and to see our reviews and whatnot, and get more information about me.
Ok, so. ..this vehicle was a project for me, it is done and I had my fun, it is time to pass it along to her next owner. .
I bought it about 12 months ago -- I recognized the potential it had as a true survivor -- last year of the 850, low miles, and turbo. The body and paint are amazing, and overall it was a great vehicle. When I bought it, I knew it ran hot however I did know know why. After getting into I was saddened to find the head-gasket had a weak spot in it.
This is where is gets fun.
I had a friend that had 1997 850-R sedan that had been wrecked in the front real bad. So my wheels began to turn. .so I bought it from him and got to work. So, I had the head pulled and we located the weak point in the head. The head was sent off and was checked and cleaned. She started going back together. .we took the cams and the ECM from the R vehicle and installed them in this vehicle. Everything went perfect -- all new gaskets were used, new plugs were installed, new timing belt, water pump, roller, tensioner, the whole deal. While we were there we opened the waste gate on the turbo, 5 psi kick in 1500 RPM's faster on the power scale - this car is a sleeper and it is nasty.
The interior was totally redone:
headliner was replacedR seats were installed front and rearR steering wheel was installedR hand brake coverR door panel insertsR shift knob (it is worn) It does has aftermarket 17 inch wheels
Front and rear tires are all the same size and are all at around 50% treadThe front two match and the rear two match (brand)
The mileage IS ACCURATE. I have the CarFax but can not post it on here, please email me and I can send the file.
Mechanically, I will outline what I have done, and what I know has been done:
both front drive axles are new just had it aligned new turbo return line o-ring and dipstick tube o-ring
battery is about 18 months old rear man seal is NOT LEAKING timing belt, water pump, and the tensioner are brand new
front and rear brakes are brand new (they do squeak a little)
there are no shimmies or pulls when you brake, drive, decelerate, or accelerate plugs, cap, rotor, and plugs were recently done oil change and coolant are fresh AC and heat work I have two keys
All manuals are present all power options work (windows, locks, cruise, gauges, seats, sunroof (does NOT leak), stereo)there are NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS ONthe turbo has no issuesheadliner was just replacedradiator is brand new
Cosmetically this vehicle is as good as you will find for a 1997
the paint is NOT perfect, but it is CLOSE, I would say 9.5 out of 10the back seat looks like it may never has been sat inthe front seats are NOT cracked but have some minor wear the headliner IS NOT falling downAll the backlights on the radio work, it is black face, and I have code
A few things to mention
I have the radio codeThe dash pad is pulling up. Happens to about every 850 ever made
I have the CarFax and can send it to anyone
- Carfax shows the mileage to be true and actual- CarFax shows 4 owners- CarFax shows no accidents reported
I have over 50 pictures but could only list 24
I am asking $5, 000 for this Volvo
I did actually speak to Mecum about it, and if there was a event closer I would run it there but the time away from my business would make that tough
I am open to offers
You can call or text 912-306-0191, or email g-riehl@hotmail.com
Clean title in hand
$500 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit due within 48 hours of purchase, balance due with in 48 hours from receipt of the deposit
GA residents will pay GA TAVT TITLE TAXES
Buyer is responsible for ALL SHIPPING FEES
Money order or personal checks can be mailed. If PayPal is used, the buyer will have to cover all fees incurred by me and them
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