[96volvoR]

We are having some trouble affording 2 of these beauties. Just this weekend, the radiator acted up and coolant was shot out. I could figure out if it came from the radiator hoses or from the resevoir itself. But other than that the car runs great, and its in great condition. It runs beautifully for a high mileage car. I also recently added a custom 2.5" magnaflow catback exhaust system, and brand new khumo ecsta tires. (tires might be kept for other R). Basically i just threw a price up there that seems somewhat reasonable but i am flexible and i am willing to trade for a vr6, I will look at any offers though.
Thanks

 

[96volvoR]

Re: FS/WTT: 1996 volvo 850R, 185k miles, $7000, PNW (96volvoR)

Modified by 96volvoR at 3:16 PM 10-29-2006

 

[96volvoR]

for some reason one of the interior shots is upside down.

 

[V coffee roll W]

Re: (96volvoR)

i have a jetta coupe vr for trade

 

[96volvoR]

pics?

 

[V coffee roll W]

Re: (96volvoR)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2704650
have more pics

 

[96volvoR]

Re: (V coffee roll W)

Sweet car http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif but i think youre too far away,

 

[PaulVolvo]

Re: (96volvoR)

somewhat of a dream car for me.. a white 850R.. to bad i only have an 88 golf and no cash..

 

[96volvoR]

Hahaha, ya, im kinda hesitant to get rid of it, but im only 17 and cant afford all of these repairs and stuff, i can barely afford gas.

 

[SN00PY V3.0]

Re: (96volvoR)

I have a '91 Golf VR damn near mint, in Seattle. What kind of repairs would the 850 need?

 

[96volvoR]

um its getting a diagnosis in a shop right now, but im thinking either new coolant hoses, or a new radiator.

 

[SN00PY V3.0]

Re: (96volvoR)

Quote, originally posted by 96volvoR »

um its getting a diagnosis in a shop right now, but im thinking either new coolant hoses, or a new radiator.

Miles, previous owners, accidents, carfax? need more info and better pics seriously intrested

 

[96volvoR]

it didnt make it to the shop today, there was no way I could get it there and get home. But ill get back to you when i figure out whats wrong.

 

[PaulVolvo]

Re: (96volvoR)

first car for me was a volvo c70 coupe.. it was so much fun.. i miss my swedespeed

 

[spitonit]

Don't run her on a bad radiator. She'll get pissed and drop her wad when you're halfway to where you're going.
Bet on the radiator itself being bad, The end tanks are plastic and don't hold up well. The way they leak makes it almost seem like a hose a resevour tank though.
You'd be looking anywhere from $400 to over $600 depending on where you go to have it replaced by a mechanic. It can be done just for the cost of the radiator ( $180 for a cheapy ) thermostat and coolant.
Not too difficult a job but time consuming as the freaking inter-cooler is attached to the damned thing. Have to be very carefull.
POOP.... IMs aren't working. Try http://www.volvospeed.com as well.
I know there was a guy looking for a white R there.


Modified by spitonit at 5:22 PM 10-30-2006

 

[96volvoR]

Im not currently driving it, Its waiting in the garage until i can risk driving it to the shop.

 

[SN00PY V3.0]

Re: (96volvoR)

Quote, originally posted by 96volvoR »

Im not currently driving it, Its waiting in the garage until i can risk driving it to the shop.

I wouldnt risk it, just tow it. If you risk a drive with a leaking rad, you could leak it all out overheat and blow your headgasket...not fun

 

[RECARO18]

Re: (SN00PY V3.0)

wish it was a wagon..

 

[spitonit]

Re: (SN00PY V3.0)

Quote, originally posted by SN00PY V3.0 »

I wouldnt risk it, just tow it. If you risk a drive with a leaking rad, you could leak it all out overheat and blow your headgasket...not fun

Head gasket would be the least of his worries. Warped head will result as well. Volvo heads do not take well to being heated up.

 

[96volvoR]

Re: (RECARO18)

Quote, originally posted by RECARO18 »

wish it was a wagon..

So do I.

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