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Seeking fellow 850 owners advice... 850 1995

posted by  someone claiming to be mheinisch on  Thu Jan 27 04:24 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Hello All,

Unfortunately the end of the road has come for my beloved "Ingirid", a '95 Turbo sedan. Due to the engine overheating I have blown a gasket and done much damage to the cylinder heads. Putting in a new engine is the most cost effective measure right now, but in the mean time I have purchased another vehicle and am now stuck with a beautiful shell of a car with no working engine. I do not want to pump more money into the car just to turn around and sell it. Making a few phone calls I have found out that parts/salvage operations are only willing to give me at most $150 for the car, with the Blue Book value being aroun $5000 if the car had a working engine. Do any of you know of a place that will purchase my car, just being a shell with no working engine, but still give me a fair price, rather than a few hundred dollars?

Thanks in advance for your input.

Michael Heinisch







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    For us Volvo addicts with teenage kids who are always looking.... 850 1995

    posted by  bill d cat on  Thu Jan 27 09:55 CST 2005
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    ....for a project Volvo "beautiful shell of a car"... where IS it?

    The engine/transmission survival rate of 850 engines is definitely higher than the body shells!

    (General geographic area, is it within towing distance???)

    -BTC








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      For us Volvo addicts with teenage kids who are always looking.... 850 1995

      posted by  someone claiming to be mheinisch on  Fri Jan 28 04:41 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      I am located in Atlanta, GA...too far away? Thanks to all for the great suggestions and advice. I am weighing all of my options, but feel like I have a better idea of what direction to go in.

      Michael








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    tax write off 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be Don M. on  Thu Jan 27 05:43 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    Give it to a charity?








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      tax write off 850 1995

      posted by  someone claiming to be Dave on  Fri Jan 28 02:05 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      Don't forget about the new IRS rules that just went into effect Jan 1 for auto donations. If the charity sends the car to auction, you can only declare the value received at auction. Much different than in previous years.








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    Motorless 850 for sale 850 1995

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jan 27 04:47 CST 2005
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    That could make for a good parts car, or if you invest about $2,000 for an engine replacement you could sell it for about $4,000 depending on the condition of the rest of the car.
    Why not try posting it for sale in the board's classified for around $2K and see what comes along? Don't forget to be very prolific in your write up about location, miles, dings, rips, worn spots, dirt, tires, wheels, etc. Unlike a newspaper, you are not charged by the word.

    Lots of luck,

    Klaus
    --
    98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)








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    Seeking fellow 850 owners advice... 850 1995

    posted by  jda2000 on  Thu Jan 27 04:40 CST 2005
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    If you have the patience and time, sell it in parts on eBay and you'll make $500 plus easy.

    When you auction the heavy items, ie doors, hood use local pick up only, no shipping. The smaller items like switches, ECM, etc can be shipped easily.
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    '88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 John, Tampa Bay







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