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1997 new to the car buyer advice 850

posted by  someone claiming to be Chet on  Fri Jul 26 17:23 CST 2002 [RELATED]

OK, so I've been looking at a 1997 850 (not turbo) sedan with 85k on it. The guy wants $8500, which seems to be below what those pricing sites say. All the same, I'm wondering what the users of this forum feel it's worth. Also, on those cars, what sort of issues should I be looking out for when I examine it? Thanks in advance.








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    1997 new to the car buyer advice 850

    posted by  Rev5 on  Sat Jul 27 05:20 CST 2002
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    Bring it into a Volvo shop and have a pre-purchace inspection done. It can save you alot of unexpected headaches in the future not to mention big $$$.








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    1997 new to the car buyer advice 850

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    posted by  STEVEF on  Sat Jul 27 01:37 CST 2002
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    I would try to get all the service records on the car....or at least the service booklet to see if all the "required" services were done. I would also spend a few bucks, and run the VIN through CarFax.
    If you get the service records, look to see if there were any unresolved issues, or many repeet trips to the dealer for the same problem. You can also check to see if there was ever a problem w/the AC....like the dreded evap. replacement(if it has been replaced and the AC works fine...no prob, but if the AC is not blowing ice cold air, it could be a $$$ problem). The one other thing I would be sure to check is if the AT(if it is a AT)has ever been flushed.....not just a quick change of the fluid(that only gets out a quart or two), but a compleat flush.

    good luck,
    Steve F.
    Hoboken, NJ








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      1997 new to the car buyer advice 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be Chet on  Sat Jul 27 16:56 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      Hey. What's an "AT?"








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        posted by  STEVEF on  Sun Jul 28 02:32 CST 2002
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        Automatic transmission







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          1997 new to the car buyer advice 850

          posted by  someone claiming to be Chet on  Sun Jul 28 18:10 CST 2002 [RELATED]

          youch. i realized that as soon as i posted. how stupid. thanks a lot, everyone.








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    1997 new to the car buyer advice 850

    posted by  rgb on  Sat Jul 27 00:07 CST 2002
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    go to kellybluebook.com and plug in all the options and mileage.they have
    different prices depending upon the shape of the vehichle and if you are
    buying from a privite party or dealer.(good tool to have)







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