850 T5 CD 96/P auto estate - Value/offers?

airchie · Mar 27th, 2017, 11:02

Hi guys,

I've had my 850 for a few years now and it's time to move her on.
I no longer have the time to keep on top of the maintenance etc (being a father is more time-consuming than I thought) and so have decided to go electric.

The car is an 850 T5 CD auto estate on a 96/P plate.
Average condition for the age with little scratches etc and only a little bubbling on one of the rear arches.
It's had the RICA remap and has the bigger V70 brakes on the front and the 16" perfos all round.
Otherwise it's standard.

I've spent about £6k over the last few years replacing all the perishing hoses etc along with a new steering rack, work on the rear brakes etc.

Mileage is 185k and has been since I bought it. The ODO has stopped counting as is usual at that mileage.

The engine is strong and pulls well and doesn't smoke though it smells like it's running a little rich when first started and there's an oil leak somewhere.

Just recently, the front brakes are binding and I can't afford to go and get it fixed just to have it sitting on the drive.

So, I'm selling it but I have no idea of the value tbh.
Suggestions? and obviously open to offers, even cheeky ones.
The car is in Aberdeen.

Thanks in advance all,
Craig

OtleyDominic · Mar 27th, 2017, 15:38

Good day, have you any pictures and details of service history etc please?

airchie · Mar 27th, 2017, 20:20

I didn't have any recent ones so I popped out to grab some quick ones before it got dark earlier.

Let me know if you have any problems viewing the link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...VE?usp=sharing

Cheers,
Craig

Tetleysmooth · Mar 29th, 2017, 03:31

I'd love to have a play with that.

I've wanted a T5 for ages, I've got as far as a 2.5T
But it's in Aberdeen and I'm in Essex, so I don't think it will happen.
Wish it was closer.

airchie · Mar 29th, 2017, 09:03

Not sure what the cost of transporting cars is these days but I suspect it would be more than she's worth... :-(

Tetleysmooth · Mar 29th, 2017, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by airchie

Not sure what the cost of transporting cars is these days but I suspect it would be more than she's worth... :-(

A good few hundred I reckon.
I can't really think of anything else constructive to say, other than I'd love that as a project.

airchie · Mar 29th, 2017, 11:13

I know what you mean.
I was fully intending to completely strip and rebuild her but being a dad seems to consume a lot of my time...

Have a look into the costs though.
I'd rather that she went to a good home and get an extra lease of life than went to the knackers yard.
She's MOT'd til next year and a little work on the front brakes and a quick jump-start and she'd be running like a champ...

I'd be OK with taking a bit less for her to offset the costs of the transport, I just really need it shifted soon.

Bartman · Mar 29th, 2017, 22:35

How much oil is it losing?
I'm only a couple of hours away, so transport would be less of an issue.
Does it drive at all with the brakes the way they are?

airchie · Mar 29th, 2017, 23:07

It's not losing a huge amount, it's quite hard to gauge.
I think I bought one of those 4ltr tubs over two years ago and have only just run out.

It does drive with the brakes the way they are but they get hot pretty quickly. Certainly able to drive enough to get an idea of whether everything is working but wouldn't advise a two hour trip...

I got some spares ready to put on but didn't have the time or money to get them swapped...

Mar 27th, 2017, 11:02	#1
airchie Junior Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2018 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Twickenham	850 T5 CD 96/P auto estate - Value/offers? Hi guys, I've had my 850 for a few years now and it's time to move her on. I no longer have the time to keep on top of the maintenance etc (being a father is more time-consuming than I thought) and so have decided to go electric. The car is an 850 T5 CD auto estate on a 96/P plate. Average condition for the age with little scratches etc and only a little bubbling on one of the rear arches. It's had the RICA remap and has the bigger V70 brakes on the front and the 16" perfos all round. Otherwise it's standard. I've spent about £6k over the last few years replacing all the perishing hoses etc along with a new steering rack, work on the rear brakes etc. Mileage is 185k and has been since I bought it. The ODO has stopped counting as is usual at that mileage. The engine is strong and pulls well and doesn't smoke though it smells like it's running a little rich when first started and there's an oil leak somewhere. Just recently, the front brakes are binding and I can't afford to go and get it fixed just to have it sitting on the drive. So, I'm selling it but I have no idea of the value tbh. Suggestions? and obviously open to offers, even cheeky ones. The car is in Aberdeen. Thanks in advance all, Craig

Mar 29th, 2017, 22:35	#8
Bartman VOC Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2019 21:46 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Scottish Borders	How much oil is it losing? I'm only a couple of hours away, so transport would be less of an issue. Does it drive at all with the brakes the way they are? __________________ Currently 2001 V70 2.4 (170) & 97 S70 2.5 20V Previous:98 V70XC Turbo,98 v70 2.5 10v, 87 744, 86 745, 94 945, 95 944, 96 850 T5, 95 945 se turbo, 95 965 3.0 24v, 97 v40 2.0i (and wishing i could have them all back...)

Mar 27th, 2017, 15:38	#2
OtleyDominic Junior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2021 13:44 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Otley	Good day, have you any pictures and details of service history etc please?

Mar 27th, 2017, 20:20	#3
airchie Junior Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2018 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Twickenham	I didn't have any recent ones so I popped out to grab some quick ones before it got dark earlier. Let me know if you have any problems viewing the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...VE?usp=sharing Cheers, Craig

Mar 29th, 2017, 03:31	#4
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	I'd love to have a play with that. I've wanted a T5 for ages, I've got as far as a 2.5T But it's in Aberdeen and I'm in Essex, so I don't think it will happen. Wish it was closer.

Mar 29th, 2017, 09:03	#5
airchie Junior Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2018 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Twickenham	Not sure what the cost of transporting cars is these days but I suspect it would be more than she's worth... :-(

Mar 29th, 2017, 11:13	#7
airchie Junior Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2018 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Twickenham	I know what you mean. I was fully intending to completely strip and rebuild her but being a dad seems to consume a lot of my time... Have a look into the costs though. I'd rather that she went to a good home and get an extra lease of life than went to the knackers yard. She's MOT'd til next year and a little work on the front brakes and a quick jump-start and she'd be running like a champ... I'd be OK with taking a bit less for her to offset the costs of the transport, I just really need it shifted soon.

Mar 29th, 2017, 23:07	#9
airchie Junior Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2018 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Twickenham	It's not losing a huge amount, it's quite hard to gauge. I think I bought one of those 4ltr tubs over two years ago and have only just run out. It does drive with the brakes the way they are but they get hot pretty quickly. Certainly able to drive enough to get an idea of whether everything is working but wouldn't advise a two hour trip... I got some spares ready to put on but didn't have the time or money to get them swapped...

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