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| Selling My 850 T-5r, Need help |
 Jun 21 2008, 03:16 PM
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 Member  Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 17-June 08 Member No.: 44,241 Status:  Location: usa Drives: 1995 850 T-5R Black, 98 S70  |
Ok - So I just purchased a 1998 S70 and prior to purchase I took it for a thorough inspection at my Volvo mechanic. He was very interested in my 1995 Black T5R w/ 144K miles, even though I told him there was plenty wrong with her. He hasn't even seen her yet.....He wants me to come up with a price - and he also wants to check her out. I have NO IDEA what to ask for her - so I was looking for some help. I will list what is wrong with her - and then maybe someone can get me in the right direction. remember, he is a Volvo mechanic at an independent Volvo shop.
No AC - was not dye tested. Was charged and ran cold for a little over a day. Needs a new drivers seat belt Missing on all cylinders (I was told by another mechanic that a tune-up would probably clear these codes) Code 154 - EGR Flow is too High Code 232 Long term Fuel Trim at limits at idle Code 315 - Evap System Makes a clicking when I am turning hard left - heard this could be fixed for a few hundred...I forgot what I was told it was. Headliner is in bad shape Have to jiggle key to get her in reverse - interior lights do not work (have no idea if its just a fuse) Other minor interior issues (ashtray is stunk in open position, a piece of the shifter cracked off) For a Volvo mechanic who has access to no labor and parts at cost, what is a fair asking price? Heather |
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Jun 21 2008, 05:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 17-June 08 Member No.: 44,241 Status: Location: usa Drives: 1995 850 T-5R Black, 98 S70 |
anyone?
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Jun 21 2008, 08:59 PM
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 Expert Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 19-February 05 Member No.: 3,208 Status: Location: Hampton, TN Drives: 1993 Volvo 854 GLT, 1988 BMW 325i BIG FLAT SIX. |
$1500-2000 I would not pay more than that. I bet the rest would agree.
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Jun 22 2008, 11:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 17-June 08 Member No.: 44,241 Status: Location: usa Drives: 1995 850 T-5R Black, 98 S70 |
Thank you for your response - considering I was thinking $500!!!!
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Jun 22 2008, 08:05 PM
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 Veteran  Group: Admin Posts: 7,366 Joined: 1-March 05 Member No.: 3,464 Status: Location: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA Drives: 1996 Volvo 855 T5 FWD, 1989 Honda Civic 2-Door |
Sorry cant help you much on pricing.
But that IS a T5R! :grin: |
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Jun 22 2008, 09:09 PM
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Veteran Group: Admin Posts: 7,366 Joined: 1-March 05 Member No.: 3,464 Status: Location: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA Drives: 1996 Volvo 855 T5 FWD, 1989 Honda Civic 2-Door |
But here, an original T5R would cost circa RM45,000.00 !
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Jun 22 2008, 09:17 PM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 19-February 05 Member No.: 3,208 Status: Location: Hampton, TN Drives: 1993 Volvo 854 GLT, 1988 BMW 325i BIG FLAT SIX. |
QUOTE(ampangbear @ Jun 22 2008, 09:09 PM) But here, an original T5R would cost circa RM45,000.00 ! :grin: [right][snapback]84401[/snapback][/right] Whats that in dollars though? |
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Jun 22 2008, 11:07 PM
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Veteran Group: Admin Posts: 7,366 Joined: 1-March 05 Member No.: 3,464 Status: Location: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA Drives: 1996 Volvo 855 T5 FWD, 1989 Honda Civic 2-Door |
RM45,000 / RM3.2 = USD 14,062.5
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Jun 23 2008, 12:56 AM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 19-February 05 Member No.: 3,208 Status: Location: Hampton, TN Drives: 1993 Volvo 854 GLT, 1988 BMW 325i BIG FLAT SIX. |
Holy crap thats a lot man! Hey bear its good to have some women in here finally uh!?
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Jun 23 2008, 05:41 AM
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Veteran Group: Admin Posts: 7,366 Joined: 1-March 05 Member No.: 3,464 Status: Location: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA Drives: 1996 Volvo 855 T5 FWD, 1989 Honda Civic 2-Door |
Let's hope she STAYS...!
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Jun 23 2008, 05:10 PM
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 Veteran  Group: Super Mod Posts: 3,398 Joined: 9-August 07 Member No.: 31,123 Status: Location: Brooklyn, New York Drives: 1996 Volvo 850 R,1968 SS clone Camaro,1963 pan/shovel chopper, 1949 Panhead bobber, 1967 Triumph Bonneville, 1967 Honda 175, 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa, 1996 Impala SS big-block, 2004 Mercedes E500 (the mrs.), 1934 Dodge, |
for littlemommy, tell him 6 grand. then bargain down. like bear said, it is a T5R. and he is a mech. no brainer. good luck.
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Jun 23 2008, 05:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 17-June 08 Member No.: 44,241 Status: Location: usa Drives: 1995 850 T-5R Black, 98 S70 |
WOW! I think I need to sell it internationally.
6K - even with all it's issues? Hey, it IS a T5R. No "non" Volvo people seem to get that! No one understood why I wouldnt just trade her in or sell her to just anyone. I was just going to keep her in my driveway, BUT, selling her to another Volvo enthusiast is the best way to go! So seriously, 6K? What if he comes back at me with the Blue Book Value? I'm just a girl - so help me not get swindled!!! Heather |
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Jun 23 2008, 06:39 PM
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Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 3,398 Joined: 9-August 07 Member No.: 31,123 Status: Location: Brooklyn, New York Drives: 1996 Volvo 850 R,1968 SS clone Camaro,1963 pan/shovel chopper, 1949 Panhead bobber, 1967 Triumph Bonneville, 1967 Honda 175, 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa, 1996 Impala SS big-block, 2004 Mercedes E500 (the mrs.), 1934 Dodge, |
heather, first thing, check the blue book value. kellys or edmunds. .com that is :grin: if he doesn't bite, eff him (sorry, it's the brooklyn in me) :grin: keep it in the driveway and wait for the person who knows what a T5R is. remember, he told you to give him a price, means he knows what it is worth. screw it, tell him 8 grand, or best offer and see what he tells you. the fact that it is a rare car elevates the price, regardless if the later years were more powerful, it is a rare car. good luck and keep us posted. how goes the S70? please post a pic of the T5R, since we know what the S70 looks like. H-
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Jun 23 2008, 09:28 PM
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Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 3,443 Joined: 29-April 05 Member No.: 4,684 Status: Location: USA Drives: 2005 S60 R |
+1 to what Greek said.
Plus, use the girl thing to your advantage...you know, throw a little charm or something. A nice girl with a nice car, that's worth more to me at least :) |
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Jun 23 2008, 10:53 PM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 19-February 05 Member No.: 3,208 Status: Location: Hampton, TN Drives: 1993 Volvo 854 GLT, 1988 BMW 325i BIG FLAT SIX. |
Where are you I might buy it? I envy those rides. Or we could trade my 93 and owe you some more on it.
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Jun 24 2008, 04:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 17-June 08 Member No.: 44,241 Status: Location: usa Drives: 1995 850 T-5R Black, 98 S70 |
I am in Tampa, Florida.
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Jun 24 2008, 06:12 AM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 19-February 05 Member No.: 3,208 Status: Location: Hampton, TN Drives: 1993 Volvo 854 GLT, 1988 BMW 325i BIG FLAT SIX. |
Thats a little far of a drive for me to get your car, I wish I could though.
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