R82HGC sells for £5,655.

baggy798 · Dec 9th, 2019, 16:20

See? I knew mine would be worth 10k soon!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Volv...rdt=true&rt=nc

360beast · Dec 9th, 2019, 16:33

Woohoo about time I bought a car that goes up in value

volvo always · Dec 9th, 2019, 17:21

Just shows clean and low mileage examples are in demand.

I have a 1996 940 SE LPT automatic workhorse with same engine, bought for £250 3 years ago but nothing as nice as the above. Plan to give the exterior some tlc in spring.

I hope the buyer doesn't mess the seller about as I have tried to sell my Lexus for the 2nd time and no communication from winning bidder!

James.

jpliddy · Dec 9th, 2019, 17:32

hi i was watching this beauty too thought £3000 max so i was miles out, bet a few other 900 owners are bit surprised too. be interesting to see a few years from now where we will be with the price of fuel . who ever gets into power this week there are moves to really hike up the price of fuel . we will see !

griston64 · Dec 9th, 2019, 17:54

Very good price ! Hope the buyer coughs up

Chooch84 · Dec 9th, 2019, 18:00

I think the unwrinkled door cards pushed the price up....

capt jack · Dec 9th, 2019, 18:01

Wow, that's serious money!

But it makes you wonder what you'd do if you actually owned a car like that, and someone offered you that sort of money.

A few years agoI owned an 1800ES for which I'd paid £2000 as a complete non-runner. The body work was very sound and with a bit of gentle re-commissioning I got the car up and running again. I was subsequently offered a price that was an attractive multiple of what I'd paid and so a deal was done and the car was sold.

I've had a bit of regret ever since because although totally impractical, I loved owning that car.

Now I have a 97 S90 3 litre auto with just 114,000 miles up, and it's my everyday car. I'm absolutely certain that with a bit of spit'n'polish it'd look every bit as smart as R82. It's the same colour in fact.

So, do I get serious with the AutoGlym and crank up my Ebay profile, or do I sit on (or perhaps in) my S90 and feel smug that I own an appreciating asset?

Just supposing I could sell mine for say £4500 what on earth would I get to replace it? If I bought something much newer I'd then have shelled out on a depreciating asset. And let's face, in modern car terms, even £6000 is only going to buy a lowish-miles Fiat 500, or a higher miles VW Golf.

Good luck to both the seller and the new owner of R82 of course. I hope the one enjoys the dosh, and the other enjoys the car. Of the two I'm rather more envious of the latter!

Jack

psl · Dec 9th, 2019, 19:15

That is some serious money

volvo always · Dec 9th, 2019, 19:28

I have been thinking of what to replace my Lexus with, and if I will even bother getting another second car.

5k gets you an older used Toyota Prius mk11. Sounds good 65mpg and cheap tax!

Looking at various websites and car supermarkets you need around 15k to get you a year old Toyota Avensis or Skoda Octavia auto petrol estate. Don't want to spend more than 10k, ideally half that.

New cars from all manufacturers are not cheap. Unless you buy a Dacia!

So that's why I'm keeping my 940. Reliable, cheap to buy, no depreciation and a very practical workhorse for me.

At least even paying 5k for the 940, if looked after it'll be still around in 10 years time.

James.

wrinkles · Dec 10th, 2019, 11:49

I wonder what mine is worth 1998 940 estate with 58000 on it and full service history.

Dec 9th, 2019, 16:20	#1
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Yesterday 23:48 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	R82HGC sells for £5,655. See? I knew mine would be worth 10k soon! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Volv...rdt=true&rt=nc __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

Dec 9th, 2019, 17:32	#4
jpliddy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke on trent	940 tdi auto 1995 hi i was watching this beauty too thought £3000 max so i was miles out, bet a few other 900 owners are bit surprised too. be interesting to see a few years from now where we will be with the price of fuel . who ever gets into power this week there are moves to really hike up the price of fuel . we will see !

Dec 9th, 2019, 17:54	#5
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Very good price ! Hope the buyer coughs up __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Dec 9th, 2019, 18:00	#6
Chooch84 940 Noob Last Online: Yesterday 20:48 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham	I think the unwrinkled door cards pushed the price up.... __________________ 96 945 Classic 2.3 LPT with some mods... To do: Install upper brace, Catch can, install sound deadening (50% done), Fit electric leather seats, repaint! List is endless... 16 BMW 330e

Dec 10th, 2019, 11:49	#10
wrinkles VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:55 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: telford	I wonder what mine is worth 1998 940 estate with 58000 on it and full service history. __________________ 1998 945 Torslanda estate named Wendy wood dash,Half leather. rear spoiler electric front windows, wind deflectors electric mirrors and egg crate grill all fitted by me. One life live it Volvo style

Dec 9th, 2019, 16:33	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 22:21 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Woohoo about time I bought a car that goes up in value

Dec 9th, 2019, 17:21	#3
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:37 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Just shows clean and low mileage examples are in demand. I have a 1996 940 SE LPT automatic workhorse with same engine, bought for £250 3 years ago but nothing as nice as the above. Plan to give the exterior some tlc in spring. I hope the buyer doesn't mess the seller about as I have tried to sell my Lexus for the 2nd time and no communication from winning bidder! James.

Dec 9th, 2019, 18:01	#7
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:15 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Wow, that's serious money! But it makes you wonder what you'd do if you actually owned a car like that, and someone offered you that sort of money. A few years agoI owned an 1800ES for which I'd paid £2000 as a complete non-runner. The body work was very sound and with a bit of gentle re-commissioning I got the car up and running again. I was subsequently offered a price that was an attractive multiple of what I'd paid and so a deal was done and the car was sold. I've had a bit of regret ever since because although totally impractical, I loved owning that car. Now I have a 97 S90 3 litre auto with just 114,000 miles up, and it's my everyday car. I'm absolutely certain that with a bit of spit'n'polish it'd look every bit as smart as R82. It's the same colour in fact. So, do I get serious with the AutoGlym and crank up my Ebay profile, or do I sit on (or perhaps in) my S90 and feel smug that I own an appreciating asset? Just supposing I could sell mine for say £4500 what on earth would I get to replace it? If I bought something much newer I'd then have shelled out on a depreciating asset. And let's face, in modern car terms, even £6000 is only going to buy a lowish-miles Fiat 500, or a higher miles VW Golf. Good luck to both the seller and the new owner of R82 of course. I hope the one enjoys the dosh, and the other enjoys the car. Of the two I'm rather more envious of the latter! Jack

Dec 9th, 2019, 19:15	#8
psl Master Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melton mowbray	That is some serious money

Dec 9th, 2019, 19:28	#9
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:37 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	I have been thinking of what to replace my Lexus with, and if I will even bother getting another second car. 5k gets you an older used Toyota Prius mk11. Sounds good 65mpg and cheap tax! Looking at various websites and car supermarkets you need around 15k to get you a year old Toyota Avensis or Skoda Octavia auto petrol estate. Don't want to spend more than 10k, ideally half that. New cars from all manufacturers are not cheap. Unless you buy a Dacia! So that's why I'm keeping my 940. Reliable, cheap to buy, no depreciation and a very practical workhorse for me. At least even paying 5k for the 940, if looked after it'll be still around in 10 years time. James.

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