There's a dealer in my area selling a 1996 850R sedan with 83k miles on the clock. It's incredibly clean inside and out (0 surface rust and no signs of any rust on the car).
I have to verify the timing belt being done, but what other issues could this vehicle have? It will be my DD and I'll be putting ~20k miles a year on it (on the high end). Dealer is currently asking $4k for it.
Thoughts?
Posted Mar 20, 2018, 6:27 PM UTC
Those are some nice low miles, but remember you're buying a 22 year old car. The timing belt on those cars are done every 100k, but I hope a belt that old would have been replaced. If not, it should be.
Another thing to look at would be the PCV system. This can be tested really easily with just a vinyl glove, there are videos you can look up to test it. This system is also usually replaced every 100k, and if it is not leaking now it could soon in the future with rubber that old.
You should also consider that since this is the "sporty" model, it could have been driven rough. That being said, the model and engine are very resilient and reliable.
I have a 1999 V70 which is the same generation as the 850 and even though it has problems and can be pricy to maintain, I love it to pieces. You're also in luck, Robert DIY on YouTube has a bunch of maintenance videos on this generation of cars. Here's a pre purchase inspection that he made on his 850.
Thank you for the wise words, brother.
Checked the video and going to head to the dealership tomorrow for a test drive and to go over it with a fine tooth comb myself and run it to my mechanic to do an official PPI.
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you can forever replace bushing and mounts and all matter of other wear parts, keeping it fresh as long as you want but fair warning.. KEEP IT COOL
heat murders the head gaskets
This is my thought as well. The car is still in nice shape, and I've nearly replaced everything on it short of the motor at this point. I'm just going to keep fixing it, I can't get another car that can even come close to it's performance for less then 12k either.
I am willing to bet money that it does not have 83k. Those cars are notorious for having broken odometers.
EDIT: Check the Carfax, the odometer records confirm my suspicions.
That’s a good deal
Buy the shit out of that car provided that all the things in the Robert DIY video check out to be in good working order.
Was looking at some XC70s and decided to sort by price. Was astonished that I found it and running over tomorrow to test drive it.
I'd be more inclined towards a regular (much less R) 850 than an XC70. The all wheel drive can be problematic and EXPENSIVE.
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IS THIS HER???? https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/26835137
SHE LOOKS GLORIOUS
...shit you found it
It does look nice. Those kosei e3 wheels have poor offset IMO. They will sit almost right flush with the fender in front and when my car had old struts and those wheels and stock size tires they would rub.
wow. buy that asap op, before i do