Possible Sale - 850 T5

bensz1 · Nov 14th, 2016, 12:39

Hi All,

just wondering what my car might be worth. I always promised the guy that I bought it from 3yrs ago that he would have first refusal but not sure how much it is worth. Details:

Service History (never got full from previous owner)
175,000miles
MOT till May 2017
All new tyres (plus 4 spare winter tryes on T5 rims)
Change oil every 7,000miles
Just had new radiator and battery
Cambelt not due for another 30k miles approx.

Badpoints:
Passenger side panel next to wheel is beginning to bubble
Glovebox is stuck (common problem)
thruster bearings in clutch squeek (been like this since i had it)
Front bumper is tatty
Body work few scratches and scrapes

Haven't got a bad word to say about this car! love it and still pulls well. I've had it for 3 years and looked after it. Just need something more fuel efficient for my job.

I bought it for £850 nearly 4 years ago.

p.s. I have not told my wife that I am thinking of selling it as she loves it and wouldn't want to see it go.

Thanks for your help.

Shinsplintz 101 · Nov 15th, 2016, 13:11

You don't mention if it's an Auto or manual transmission or if it's an estate or saloon.

Manual estates fetch the strongest money. Auto saloons the weakest.

Glwts, cheers, Morgan

bensz1 · Nov 15th, 2016, 15:23

well spotted.

It is a manual estate

Shinsplintz 101 · Nov 15th, 2016, 21:43

Then it's worth at least what you paid for it. Possibly a bit more - up-to about £1200 on the open market if you find the right buyer & the condition is fair.

Manual T5 estates are getting pretty thin on the ground so values are rising.

Nov 14th, 2016, 12:39	#1
bensz1 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2021 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Edinburgh	Possible Sale - 850 T5 Hi All, just wondering what my car might be worth. I always promised the guy that I bought it from 3yrs ago that he would have first refusal but not sure how much it is worth. Details: Service History (never got full from previous owner) 175,000miles MOT till May 2017 All new tyres (plus 4 spare winter tryes on T5 rims) Change oil every 7,000miles Just had new radiator and battery Cambelt not due for another 30k miles approx. Badpoints: Passenger side panel next to wheel is beginning to bubble Glovebox is stuck (common problem) thruster bearings in clutch squeek (been like this since i had it) Front bumper is tatty Body work few scratches and scrapes Haven't got a bad word to say about this car! love it and still pulls well. I've had it for 3 years and looked after it. Just need something more fuel efficient for my job. I bought it for £850 nearly 4 years ago. p.s. I have not told my wife that I am thinking of selling it as she loves it and wouldn't want to see it go. Thanks for your help. __________________ Volvo 850 T5 1997

Nov 15th, 2016, 15:23	#3
bensz1 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2021 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Edinburgh	well spotted. It is a manual estate __________________ Volvo 850 T5 1997

Nov 15th, 2016, 13:11	#2
Shinsplintz 101 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2024 22:29 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baldock View Photos By: Shinsplintz 101	You don't mention if it's an Auto or manual transmission or if it's an estate or saloon. Manual estates fetch the strongest money. Auto saloons the weakest. Glwts, cheers, Morgan

Nov 15th, 2016, 21:43	#4
Shinsplintz 101 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2024 22:29 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baldock View Photos By: Shinsplintz 101	Then it's worth at least what you paid for it. Possibly a bit more - up-to about £1200 on the open market if you find the right buyer & the condition is fair. Manual T5 estates are getting pretty thin on the ground so values are rising.

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