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Volvo : 850 GLT 1995 volvo 850 glt gold washington dc virginia maryland

Volvo : 850 GLT 1995 volvo 850 glt gold washington dc virginia maryland

$2,015

Dumfries, Virginia

Year 1995

Make Volvo

Model 850

Category Sedan

Mileage 210000

Posted Over 1 Month

Up for sale is a used 1995 Volvo 850 in Gold. It runs, drives, and does so well, though there are issues that will be listed below. In this listing, I will highlight the good, the bad, and the bottom line of the vehicle. The Good This vehicle was purchased from the previous owner in 2005. It has never been involved in any accidents, and the body and motor have approximately 210,000 miles, plus or minus 10,000 miles (the odometer stopped at 73,500 miles, so this number was reached in conjunction with the previous owner, and the amount that we have driven it). The vehicle has a clear Florida title and is ready to be transferred directly to you. There are no liens or any other problems with the title. The transmission was replaced approximately 40,000 miles ago, and at the time that transmission had approximately 50,000 miles on it. As such, this transmission has approximately 90,000-100,000 miles on it. It received a transmission flush in October of 2012, and functions without issue. The frame is 100% solid, with no issues or rust evident. This car spent a majority of it's life in Florida (and has been in Virginia since Spring of 2013), so it did not experience the hard winter weather which will effect the stability of the frame. There are no major problems evident on any body panels, with all four doors, the hood, trunk, fenders, roof, and remaining panels showing no evidence of rust and little evidence of dents or dings. All glass is free of cracks, and the windshield was replaced new in August of 2014. The paint is in fairly excellent condition for its age, with no major blemishes or worn areas evident. The Air Conditioning is functional and blows cold, the power seats, locks, windows are functional, and the CD/Cassette deck is in full working order. Cruise control also functions without any problems, as does all lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, and power sunroof. One pair of tires is approximately 1 year old with 10-12,000 miles on them, while another set is approximately 5 months old with 4-5,000 miles on them. All four rotors and pads were replaced in October of 2014 with brand-new parts. The Not-So-Good The engine exhibits the presence of oil sludge and the smell of coolant, so there is a strong likelihood that the car has a blown head gasket. In spite of this, the vehicle has no problems starting, running, and driving. How long this will last, I do not know; I recommend an immediate repair of the issue. As of right now, the vehicle is mostly not used. The power steering leaks and gradually stops functioning until more fluid is added. Once fluid is in the reservoir, the steering resumes normal function. The back doors do not open. This is a result of a ring in the latch assembly falling loose from another piece, so neither the inside nor outside handles will open the doors. This can be fixed by removing the door panel and re-seating the ring onto the latch assembly hook. The trunk will not stay up, and it must be propped open. This is not a result of the pistons themselves failing, but slipping off of the latch in the interior of the vehicle. This can be fixed by re-attaching the pistons onto the frame of the car. The interior is in fairly bad shape, with the exception of the carpeting (which isn't that great, either). The seats are by far the most affected piece, with many severe problems throughout. Seat covers would be a solution to this issue. The headliner is completely gone, and the dashboard/center console area is heavily worn. The steering wheel is in excellent condition, as is the instrument panel and CD/Cassette deck. There are no overhead lights, only lights in the floorboard area. The heat will rarely blow hot, unless when sitting in traffic. When at cruise on the motorway, the heat will typically not blow hot. One battery cable exhibits a poor connection and will need to be replaced. The battery itself is tested as having no bad cells as of 5 May, 2015. The window tinting is decayed and will need to be removed all the way around the vehicle. The gas cap will need a replacement. The gear shift knob has broken off and will need a replacement. Some buttons control incorrect things. For example, the front driver-side power window button controls the back driver-side window, and vice-versa. The Bottom Line Ultimately, I am selling this car because I have recently acquired a new one and I do not have currently have the time to address the issues which this vehicle has. It has served as a reliable mode of transportation since we have owned the car, but at this point we hope to pass it on to someone who can either repair it, or utilize it for the many excellent parts it has. Currently, in "fair" condition (with significant mechanical or cosmetic issues), the car has an approximate value of around $2,200. Given the issues it has, I do not expect to get this price; however, please do not low-ball me, because I will eventually have the time to part this vehicle out and earn what the car is rightfully worth. Given the issues, this vehicle will not pass a Virginia State inspection, hence why it still carries Florida registration. I have tried to include as many photos as possible, so you can see the condition of the vehicle. I will take more pictures upon request. I have tried to describe any issues that it may have to the best of my knowledge, and I will add any that I may think of over the next few days. I WILL: Accept cash in a secured public area, such as a bank. The exchange of title and keys will occur at this point. I WILL NOT: Accept checks, PayPal, or Credit/Debit cards. I will not ship the car, and I will not drive the car a long distance. This car is available for local pickup only, in the DC-Virginia-Maryland (Greater Washington) area, within reason.

Trim GLT