850 t5-r

**Filterlab** · Friday 1st August 2008, 23:36

I value everyone's opinion as it'll help me get a wider perspective, it's tricky buying an unfamiliar car (i.e. not a forum car) and these cars, as most on here will attest to, can drink money in the way they drink fuel. Any advice is always warmly welcomed.

I do love both the cars I've linked on this thread, my girlfriend prefers the saloon one, I prefer the estate, but I'd be happy with either to be honest. Alan (the chap selling the saloon) was direct and honest with me stating the ABS problem and the rack leak and he invited me to view and test drive. The other chap has not come back to me yet so I can't draw comparison but the green saloon seems more 'honest' if that's the right word.

Anyway, these are just two options in a vast sea of Volvos. I'm going to see Del's C70 T5 GT on Sunday and even though it's an auto (I'd rather have a manual) it may be the right car at just the right price. Whatever happens it's a buyers market and I'm a cash buyer.

Keep your opinions coming!

**cameron** · Friday 1st August 2008, 23:43

Hi Filterlab theres always this it looks very tidy, 12 mth tax inc + 12 mth mot, not far from you either?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...0&max_mileage=

**AndysR** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 00:15

If the rack is leaking it will probably be from the n/s first as that is most common from what I have been lead to believe, mine did and it cost me a whole new rack!

**Filterlab** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 00:23

Originally Posted by cameron793

Hi Filterlab theres always this it looks very tidy, 12 mth tax inc + 12 mth mot, not far from you either?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...0&max_mileage=

Nice car, but Taunton is 140 miles from me. I'll start locally first I think and then widen my radar if nothing presents itself.

**Filterlab** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 00:23

Originally Posted by AndysR

If the rack is leaking it will probably be from the n/s first as that is most common from what I have been lead to believe, mine did and it cost me a whole new rack!

Thanks again!

**V70R999** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 12:24

Steering racks can be expensive and a pain to change. ABS light is probably just the age old solering problem. You can either get them redone (wobbly used to do them but had obviously done a runner!). I bought a second hand one and salvo nodoubt has a few lying about ( 10% disc for VPCUK members)
I have seen this car for months also but that might not be a bad thing. Wiuth the faults and length of time you might get away with a silly cash offer.

**freaky fingers** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 13:02

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Seen another very nice 850R estate, have a gawps: 96 850R estate manual 130k with new engine

I can help you with this one chap.

It first went on P/H in early may and was up for £4,500 we talked figures and it didn't go through. Then following months saw the car go up and down in price from £4,500 to £2,300.

It's been on ebay twice before now, the first time it didn't meet reserve price only achieving £2,050 and more recently something was odd. It went on sale on ebay with no reserve (140244661207) and was won at £1,867 but now it's on P/H and ebay again so I checked the previous ebay listing and neither the seller or buyer have left feedback for each other, sounds peculiar.

I think the chaps name is Ibrahim and he lives around Stratford in London.

If you view and want it see what his figure is now lol

**cameron** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 13:42

Originally Posted by freaky fingers

I can help you with this one chap.

It first went on P/H in early may and was up for £4,500 we talked figures and it didn't go through. Then following months saw the car go up and down in price from £4,500 to £2,300.

It's been on ebay twice before now, the first time it didn't meet reserve price only achieving £2,050 and more recently something was odd. It went on sale on ebay with no reserve (140244661207) and was won at £1,867 but now it's on P/H and ebay again so I checked the previous ebay listing and neither the seller or buyer have left feedback for each other, sounds peculiar.

I think the chaps name is Ibrahim and he lives around Stratford in London.

If you view and want it see what his figure is now lol

I knew i had seen this about for a good while! Seems very ominous to me all the sales / non sales, on ebay / off ebay, id steer well clear.

**Filterlab** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 13:57

Yeah, looks good but there's something not right about it. He still hasn't replied to my two emails.

I'm veering towards a C70 GT now anyway, or a V70R if the funds allow.

**cameron** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 14:19

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Or a V70R if the funds allow.

This looks cheap, and tidy. Too far away?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-V70-R-AW...6.c0.m14.l1318

**LesRED850R** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 14:25

Re; new engine after oil probs....I saw an 850R come into my mechanics shop and it looked like it had not been washed for a year never mind serviced....my man expected it to need a new motor or turbo or both . It had not had an oil change for at least 40.000 kilometres.....all sorts of bits get gummed up including the PCV system which we all should all be very aware of to replace and keep in top condition. In the end it was saved and they were amazed. These guys are fantastic service people and i am sure any other unscrupulous garage would have charged for new bits every-where...and i must say after seeing the state of the car i think a kick up the arse would be warranted

**freaky fingers** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 14:34

Cam the ebay one is on P/H too

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/634800.htm

**MIKESC70T5** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 18:44

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Yeah, looks good but there's something not right about it. He still hasn't replied to my two emails.

I'm veering towards a C70 GT now anyway, or a V70R if the funds allow.

I had a t-5r manual estate until last xmas,was a lovely example and i spent a lot on it getting it up to my standards. Took it to France last year for our summer holiday and it didn't miss a beat.

Sold it and now drive a c70 t5. Completely different type of drive. I wouldn't go back to the 850 now, as it is no where near as comfortable or well built/put together imo.

Downside is, came back from our holidays today, and had to take our Honda along with a roof box lol, as no way would all our stuff fit in the c70.

The capacity of the 850 estate is all i miss. You need to decide what you will need the car for. My c70 is the second car and only usually gets used for my own fun.

**ShadeTek** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 19:04

The original photo on the first post on this thread shows it has a grey coolant cap, questioning its servicing.

**johntheace** · Saturday 2nd August 2008, 19:14

have t agree with cameron mind.. very good points raised

**wellsy** · Sunday 3rd August 2008, 19:26

Originally Posted by cameron793

Hi Filterlab theres always this it looks very tidy, 12 mth tax inc + 12 mth mot, not far from you either?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...0&max_mileage=

im very tempted to go and see this only up the road from me , ive told the wife that being a manual it will be better on fuel (lol)
does this model have the motor with the etm issues ??
cheers wellsy..

**PNuT** · Sunday 3rd August 2008, 19:33

Originally Posted by wellsy

im very tempted to go and see this only up the road from me , ive told the wife that being a manual it will be better on fuel (lol)
does this model have the motor with the etm issues ??
cheers wellsy..

s plate onwards are generally Me7 with ETM

**Jod T5** · Sunday 3rd August 2008, 19:37

Originally Posted by wellsy

im very tempted to go and see this only up the road from me , ive told the wife that being a manual it will be better on fuel (lol)
does this model have the motor with the etm issues ??
cheers wellsy..

A T reg is between 01 March 1999 31 July 1999, which coincides with the ETM
My eyesite is not what it was but i think that example appears to be pre ETM but i would ask the vendor to confirm if the car is or not and also whether or not it has had its FREE trip back to volvo for a throttle clean and re-installation of software.....
Cheers
Jod

**PNuT** · Sunday 3rd August 2008, 19:45

Originally Posted by Jod T5

A T reg is between 01 March 1999 31 July 1999, which coincides with the ETM
My eyesite is not what it was but i think that example appears to be pre ETM but i would ask the vendor to confirm if the car is or not and also whether or not it has had its FREE trip back to volvo for a throttle clean and re-installation of software.....
Cheers
Jod

it has the newer volvo badge on the grille.... i seem to recall this coincides with the introduction of ME7.... although the grill may have been changed

**Jod T5** · Sunday 3rd August 2008, 19:50

Originally Posted by PNuT

it has the newer volvo badge on the grille.... i seem to recall this coincides with the introduction of ME7.... although the grill may have been changed

Thats what i was looking for TBH, i could not be arsed to shop it, tho it did look black from one angle and blue on another......
AFAIC the blue badge is me7 and black pre....tho as you suggest there are exceptions to every rule
All the best
Jod