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Project car? 200 86

posted by  someone claiming to be Shatz on  Thu May 10 10:51 CST 2001 [RELATED]

My wife's 86 GL is about at the end of it's life in our family. It has enough body work to be done from recent hit and runs,etc, that for us fixing it is not a reasonable option. Mechanically, it work prettty well and we have decent records on it. Probably 168K, but I'd have to look. Any guess on what it might go for as project/parts car? Incidently, I have never seen another in this color combo..the metallic gold (they call it beige) and black leather interior. Thanks.http://brickboard.com/RWD/?#0







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    Re: Project car? 200 86

    posted by  someone claiming to be Whitt Wilkins on  Thu May 10 16:07 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    You could also give it to Don.....

    Just a thought.. hehe







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      Re: Project car? 200 86

      posted by  someone claiming to be Shatz on  Fri May 11 04:41 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      Well, I must say, these estimates a higher than what I would consider, given the body damage. None of it is structural, but it needs a replacement back bumper, the front end hood and lights need work and one door panel is crunched.







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        Re: Project car? 200 86

        posted by  someone claiming to be Mrepsher on  Fri May 11 07:03 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        I would agree that these estimates are high. That is a good bit of damage for a car which could almost be considered totaled if you look at the what it would cost to fix. Especially if all that plastic is broken up front. It does have "low" mileage but that only means something to a person who knows volvos. Any signs of rust underneath? Tires and shocks good? These things if good could help.







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    Re: Project car? 200 86

    posted by  someone claiming to be Jack Wiater on  Thu May 10 15:21 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    The car should have plenty of life left...for someone. I have 341k on my car and have just really started to sink some cash into it. I am trying to determine if I should buy something newer. I'd like a 93 240 but I don't see them for sale too often (at reasonable prices)My guess is that you could probably get $1,000. to $1,200 pretty easily. It would probably make a good 1st car for a high-school or college kid...Pretty safe I might add as well.

    God luck,

    Jack W.







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    Re: Project car? 200 86

    posted by  someone claiming to be Jeff Moncalieri on  Thu May 10 11:48 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Hi there,

    I recentlty purchased a '79 242 DL straight body and a clean running but worn out motor for $600. The problem with Volvos is most people are scared away from buying them used due to the fact that most Volvos rack up massive milage. 165 K miles on a Volvo is like 50 K on a Ford, Chevy or Chrysler. Used Volvos are a buyer's dream, not a seller. In my opinion $1,000 would be reasonable.

    Jeff






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