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1996 850 GTS manual loaded 87k miles; $7400. Good deal? 850 1996

I ran across this on Ebay. I won't get a chance to test drive; I will have to fly to NH and drive it home if I win. Too risky? Dealer claims that the title is clear.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2404515025&category=31878#moredetail

I currently own a 1993 Dodge Spirit that is a money trap (anyone interested in purchasing?).
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Correspondence with Dealer:

> 1. Do you offer financing? If so, what percentage
> rate for different no. periods? Do you offer any
> incentives (new college grad, etc.)?
>
> 2. If I win and I have to come pick up the vehicle,
> what is the longest that you will hold it on the lot
> (Do I have time to get advanced notice plane
> tickets)?
>
> 3. Can you guarantee that this vehicle has no
> mechanical defects (is it safe to drive to Chicago
> once I pick it up)? May I see your Clean Title
> report?
>
> Thank you very much for your time, and best of luck!
>
> Question from: jleflar23
> Title of item: Volvo : 850
> Seller: motorcarseast
> Starts: Feb-19-03 17:52:07 PST
> Ends: Feb-24-03 17:52:07 PST
> Price: Currently $7,300.00

His Response:

I do not offer financing. I will hold the car for a
reasonable amount of time as long as it is paid for
within 1 week. I do not offer a warranty, however It
has been safety inspected and passes in the state of
NH with flying colors and I have driven the car
personaly for the past two weeks and it seems fine.
Ebay does give you a free powertrain warranty. As far
as the title report, I am not signed up with carfax as
most of New England does not report title defects due
to consumer protection laws but you are welcome to run
a carfax, the info you need such as the vin# are in
the listing. I hope this helps and good luck!








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    1996 850 GTS manual loaded 87k miles; $7400. Good deal? 850 1996


    Here's another E-bay car: I am not affiliated in any way with these people. Just wanted to let you know there are other options....


    The bid is $5300 with 1 day and 6 hours left. It's located in Chicago.


    Volvo : 850
    1996 VOLVO 850 TURBO VERY CLEAN NO RESERVE!!!


    Miles: 76256 Doors: 4 doors
    Transmission: Automatic Interior: Beige/Tan
    Engine: 5 - Cyl. Year: 1996
    Warranty: Free Limited Warranty VIN Number: YV1LS5722T1325690
    Title: Clear Exterior: Red



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31878&item=2404735474








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    1994 855T loaded 164K miles for 4500 obo. Good deal? 850 1996

    I'm going to look at this tonight. No history as I've yet to meet the owner- it was advertised on local website. I've searched archives looking for watchout items. Anybody have any advice? I'm currently driving an '86 745T M46 with 216K that I bought from ebay that was in Florida. I paid too much (3.5K) for the miles but it's in great shape, so I've never complained. None of my friends think it's earlier than a '90.

    As far as the '96 855 looks, I'd say it's reasonable. I usually try to weigh the rarity of the car into what I'll pay. 855 with 5 speed is not that rare around here (Connecticut) and I've seen a few selling for less at Bargainnews.com. By less I mean thousands less. All were higher mileage, but that never really bothers me with Volvos.








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    1996 850 GTS manual loaded 87k miles; $7400. Good deal? 850 1996

    We have twice now bought volvo's from sellers at ebay. -no trouble either time. The little things found wrong-would prolly not have been discovered by the average inspection! Price was right-hassle free-cars brought to door! But im a "believer" and wouldnt try this witha Bmw or most other marks.








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    1996 850 GTS manual loaded 87k miles; $7400. Good deal? 850 1996

    EDMONDS.COM SAY TRADE IN IS 8200,.
    IF THE CAR IS A LEMON YOU COULD TRADE IN AND NOT LOOSE TO MUCH

    GOOD LUCK, KEEP US POSTED ON HOW THE EBAY THING GOES








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    Good deal? No 850 1996

    That's not what I'd call a "good deal". That's a typical price and more than what I'd want to pay.
    Now, I'm trying to buy a '94 854T with 140K miles from my dealer for $2K (inside price) but I'm told that 7 others also now want this car. I'm hoping to get it but others might have more influence. THAT's a good deal! The car is clean and well maintained too.








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    1996 850 GTS manual loaded 87k miles; $7400. Good deal? 850 1996

    GET A CARFAX REPORT, ASK HIM TO FAX MANINT. RECORDS
    IF YOU BUY IT YOU WILL NEED TO GET IT TO A GOOD VOLVO
    SHOP ASAP, GET FLAME TRAP, FLUCH ALL FLUIDS , NEW TIMING BELT

    THE A/C MAY BE DEAD,

    THE POINT IS YOU MAY HAVE TO PUT 1000 BUCKS INTO IT TO ENSURE
    ITS RUNNING RIGHT. NO SAVINGS IN THE LONG HAUL.

    IT COULD ALSO BE A TOTAL/FLOOD CAR,

    TO RISKY FOR ME, TRUST ME I OWN TWO 850'S MAINTAINED PERFECTLY.
    AND I STILL RUN INTO TROUBLE .








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      1996 850 GTS manual loaded 87k miles; $7400. Good deal? 850 1996

      I have a 1996 854 GLT that I'm selling...great car. Be happy to talk to you about it. Feel free to e-mail me at ted.kenny@jrsmith.com and I'll send details.







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