850 t-5r

coldfield · Oct 8th, 2009, 15:18

Thinking of buying an 850 t5r estate i have seen locally.

The guy is asking £1000.

Its a 1995, 148k on clock, auto, black leather interior.

The only thing thats wrong with it, the body has its fair share of blemishes and he says its

been keyed along the side by some prat.

Would this be a worth while purchase for the asking price?

He wont budge on the £1000.

Any feedback from the you guys would be appreciated.

Thanks.

tc · Oct 8th, 2009, 15:28

Provided it's mechanicaly in good nick then a grand is a good price, there are cheaper ones out there but they're probably dogs... I was selling mine recently which has been very well looked after and is in very good condition, I was asking £2500 for it, so a grand's not much.

FCPGroton · Oct 8th, 2009, 17:07

+1, if it is in good mechanical shape, then that is a good price. Otherwise, if you are going to have to put money into it, you may want to look else where.

coldfield · Oct 8th, 2009, 17:59

Thanks for your thoughts guys.

Taking a look at her tomorrow, will keep you posted.

Thanks again.

AndysR · Oct 8th, 2009, 19:36

As said if it's in no need of major mechanical work I would say for £1,000 your doing well unless of course the bodywork is really bad. So if it's nice mechanically and not completely battered you may be onto a good bargin, if not you could probably make a fair amount back in parts if you are in a position to strip it

coldfield · Oct 8th, 2009, 19:47

From the pictures i have seen, the front spoiler is intacked but paint has been badly chipped from going over road bumps too fast !!
Also both doors on one side have been keyed quite deep, a bit of blistering on the bonnet, and a small dent in one front wing.

Also just noticed that it has'nt got a rear spoiler..

Been looking for a while now for a half decent R model.
Any suggestions where i may take a look for one for sale...looked on the most common sites, but a bit over my price range.

Thanks.

tc · Oct 8th, 2009, 19:52

If it's an estate then don't worry about the rear spoiler, mine didn't have one either, I think it was an option and not everyone paid to have one fitted from new.

coldfield · Oct 8th, 2009, 19:57

Taken a look on fleabay, a couple of spoilers on there.....looks ten times better with the lip on the back !!

phil21turbo · Oct 8th, 2009, 23:41

be careful... I was going to look at a T5r olive green estate in bracknell that was selling for
GBP 1000.00... Had paint damage on front bumper near side front. It was sold the same day it was advertised.

if its the same car, then its possible its got a problem and the new owner is already passing it on ??

But I could be wrong - good luck

coldfield · Oct 9th, 2009, 10:42

Thanks for the chat Phil, will let you know later mate.

Oct 8th, 2009, 15:18	#1
coldfield Senior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2011 14:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	850 t-5r Thinking of buying an 850 t5r estate i have seen locally. The guy is asking £1000. Its a 1995, 148k on clock, auto, black leather interior. The only thing thats wrong with it, the body has its fair share of blemishes and he says its been keyed along the side by some prat. Would this be a worth while purchase for the asking price? He wont budge on the £1000. Any feedback from the you guys would be appreciated. Thanks.

Oct 8th, 2009, 17:07	#3
FCPGroton Trader Last Online: Nov 29th, 2015 20:12 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT	+1, if it is in good mechanical shape, then that is a good price. Otherwise, if you are going to have to put money into it, you may want to look else where. __________________ FCP Euro Andrew Owendoff Communications Facilitator +1.877.634.0063 Get 10% off your order, use coupon code VOLVOFORUMUK : FCP Euro Official Car Parts Website <- Click

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AndysR VOC Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2023 22:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex	As said if it's in no need of major mechanical work I would say for £1,000 your doing well unless of course the bodywork is really bad. So if it's nice mechanically and not completely battered you may be onto a good bargin, if not you could probably make a fair amount back in parts if you are in a position to strip it __________________ Volvo V40 T5 R-Design Lux Nav Geartronic owner

Oct 8th, 2009, 15:28	#2
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 10:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	Provided it's mechanicaly in good nick then a grand is a good price, there are cheaper ones out there but they're probably dogs... I was selling mine recently which has been very well looked after and is in very good condition, I was asking £2500 for it, so a grand's not much.

Oct 8th, 2009, 17:59	#4
coldfield Senior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2011 14:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	Thanks for your thoughts guys. Taking a look at her tomorrow, will keep you posted. Thanks again.

Oct 8th, 2009, 19:47	#6
coldfield Senior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2011 14:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	From the pictures i have seen, the front spoiler is intacked but paint has been badly chipped from going over road bumps too fast !! Also both doors on one side have been keyed quite deep, a bit of blistering on the bonnet, and a small dent in one front wing. Also just noticed that it has'nt got a rear spoiler.. Been looking for a while now for a half decent R model. Any suggestions where i may take a look for one for sale...looked on the most common sites, but a bit over my price range. Thanks.

Oct 8th, 2009, 19:52	#7
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 10:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	If it's an estate then don't worry about the rear spoiler, mine didn't have one either, I think it was an option and not everyone paid to have one fitted from new.

Oct 8th, 2009, 19:57	#8
coldfield Senior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2011 14:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	Taken a look on fleabay, a couple of spoilers on there.....looks ten times better with the lip on the back !!

Oct 8th, 2009, 23:41	#9
phil21turbo New Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2017 16:06 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire	be careful... I was going to look at a T5r olive green estate in bracknell that was selling for GBP 1000.00... Had paint damage on front bumper near side front. It was sold the same day it was advertised. if its the same car, then its possible its got a problem and the new owner is already passing it on ?? But I could be wrong - good luck

Oct 9th, 2009, 10:42	#10
coldfield Senior Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2011 14:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	Thanks for the chat Phil, will let you know later mate.

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