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I would approach buying this car for what it is--a car that has sat for 5 yrs.Its a sure bet the the fuel tank has foul gas inside which could have gelled and could be a problem in a short period of time after you add gas and free the goop up. Id be looking at the brakes too-frozen calipers and or rusty brake lines. I would point these things out to the saleman and offer him 2000 for it and act as if-you are taking a chance even at that price. Being a volvo--with a good battery--it will probably fire right up and start-but--if it doesnt--use that in your strategy also and act as if that may blow the deal--and offer less if it doesnt start.Im being tough--as I dont like fast talking used car salesmen --especially when they start off with--let me walk you around this unit. Be firm--set your price and stick with it--draw to his attention the negatives about the car--ask him if he still has the tilte--did he missplace after 5 yrs--and keep him on the defensive. Sounds hard-but-remember-he is there to make a buck and doesnt really care about repeat business. I also bet its the only volvo on the entire lot and he doesnt know a thing about the car. Also-if there is no service records with the car--play on that too. Remember-its also a 14 yr old car