1997 Volvo 850R - $1200 128k. starting the month on the cheap. can one pic get the job done?
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/c...008976115.html
1997 Volvo 850R - $1200 128k. starting the month on the cheap. can one pic get the job done?
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/c...008976115.html
'97 855 , '74 144
Not a car for sale, but an interesting discussion on car buying habits...seems like a lot of us are NOT the typical car buyer.
https://www.npr.org/2019/10/31/77340...ch-your-wallet
"The Real IPD" - ZZZZZZZ's thread
2007 Passion Red/Gobi VRgt; 2005 Silver/Beige Leather S60 2.5T AWD; 2002 Silver/Off black leather V70XC
Past: 1999 Tropic Blue/Green/Oak leather V70 (NAa); Mom traded 1975 Maroon/Maroon leather 164E
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Two things:
Who on earth is buying a car with an 8 to 9 year term??
Who the F can afford an average 37K car? Yeah, yeah - A LOT of you guys can. I see them all over the road, and am amazed by them.
We live in an affluent area, where it's not unusual to see Maserati's and Aston's, high end Jags, Benz's, BMW's, R8's, A8's, and Tesla S's are like Camrys here. But - it's insane to spend that much on anything on four wheels that isn't appreciating.
Isn't the rule of thumb something like 20 bucks per thousand? So, people are paying 2 grand a month on T8 XC90s??
"The Real IPD" - ZZZZZZZ's thread
2007 Passion Red/Gobi VRgt; 2005 Silver/Beige Leather S60 2.5T AWD; 2002 Silver/Off black leather V70XC
Past: 1999 Tropic Blue/Green/Oak leather V70 (NAa); Mom traded 1975 Maroon/Maroon leather 164E
2007 S60R Sonic Blue/Nordkap GT, ~50k miles
1995 Volvo 850 Turbo Polar White, ~200k miles (previous car)
Yikes, I'm the guy that is still commenting on the old thread this month. Oh well, I'll actually contribute an ad this time I just have to find one first
1998 V70R Mystic Silver/Graphite
1996 RN Swapped 854R Bright Red/Graphite
Past:
1998 V70 NA/m Classic Red/Light Gray
/2006 S60 T5 /K24/R Calipers/17" pegs/OBX/Koni/Eibach/JVC/SNABB/IPDSway,
/2004 V70 R/M66 /05+ Tails/ 05+ Console/Evolve Intake/IPD Sways/OZ/Kenwood/PHUZZ
/2005 V70XC -Stock
Unquestionable faith is the Epitome of Ignorance. - me
That’s because you savagely dismember Volvos. That’s not ownership, that’s a serial killing kidnapper!
Love this month's title.
2006 XC70 75k - Ruby Red/Graphite - "Wichita" | 2011 Tacoma 14k - Green/Sand - "Timber"
2007 XC70 64k - Black Stone/Graphite - "Springfield" | 2017 Miata RF GT 5k - Grey/Black - "Egg"
2018 V90CC 12k - Crystal White/Amber - "Rudolf"
Previous: 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Saturn | 2009 Jetta | 2011 Mazda3 | 2011 Outback | 1993 Miata | 2013 XC70 | 2005 XC70 | 2005 V70 | 2007 XC70 | 2010 Odyssey | 2006 V70R | 1990 740 | 2019 XC90 | 2019 BMW 440i
glad to see its not just bottom feeders like me that don't get it. not sure what the $20 per thousand rule is. 6 to 7 years ago when I was complaining about the high costs of things, a friend informed me $100 is the new $20.
my rule of thumb is to try and get a year out of each thousand I spend on a car. I usually exceed that even with repair costs.
anyway hats off to the people that buy these new cars, they serve a dual purpose, keeping the used market down while providing the inventory of the future.
to some degree it comes down to the era you are brought up in. in the '60s and 70's my grandmother was still living like she was in the great depression. I came of age in the recession of the Carter years and the oil embargo with interest rates in the double digits. for some people (like me) spending habits can get so deeply ingrained as to last a lifetime (watch out skywolf!).
fancy cars, I get it. big gas guzzling trucks in the era of climate change....(pet peeve?)....tailgating you while on the cell phone...definite pet peeve.
Last edited by nnn4865; 11-01-2019 at 12:31 PM.
'97 855 , '74 144
While I would like to say I don't think anyone is spending $2k/mo on a T8 XC90.. I'm probably wrong. Someone has to have some seriously ****** credit to get that bad of a rate on that car and if they're that stupid they're probably buying an M4.
I was shocked to see on SwapALease that where was some fool on there with the same car I was looking to swap who's payment was $1,380/mo. How in the world does someone get that lease payment. Over the term of the lease they will have paid 90% of the car's value when it was new.
I have no sympathy for people who sign loans they can't possibly afford. This goes for car loans, mortgages and student loans. Yes, I include student loans on there. Not everyone needs to go to college and nobody NEEDS to go to an expensive school and everyone who goes to college should evaluate their goals in life. Taking out massive debt to fund a degree that has no job prospects in the market is worse than financing a new car you can't afford. End of rant
2006 XC70 75k - Ruby Red/Graphite - "Wichita" | 2011 Tacoma 14k - Green/Sand - "Timber"
2007 XC70 64k - Black Stone/Graphite - "Springfield" | 2017 Miata RF GT 5k - Grey/Black - "Egg"
2018 V90CC 12k - Crystal White/Amber - "Rudolf"
Previous: 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Saturn | 2009 Jetta | 2011 Mazda3 | 2011 Outback | 1993 Miata | 2013 XC70 | 2005 XC70 | 2005 V70 | 2007 XC70 | 2010 Odyssey | 2006 V70R | 1990 740 | 2019 XC90 | 2019 BMW 440i
2007 Volvo cross country XC70 twin turbo runs like new - $2500. can you trust an ad where the word 'cuz' is used? and...punctuation, punctuation, punctuation!
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/re...011461797.html
Last edited by nnn4865; 11-01-2019 at 01:13 PM.
'97 855 , '74 144
2004 V70R MT TiGray/Nordkap - Replica 18" Pegs - Handbrake Mod
2007 XC90 V8 Sport Passion Red/Off-Black - Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler Pulleys - Spark Plug Replacement - Y-Pipe Replacement
1990 745 Turbo Intercooler White/Beige
2006 XC70
VIDA/DICE Owner - SS Lurker Since 2009 - '06-'07 Transmission Valve Body Info - SR/VR Failing Throttle Body
Current Non-Volvo: 2007 VTX 1800 F3, 2002 VT750DC
Previous: 2006 S60R, 1999 F250 Powerstroke, 2005 TSX, 1997 Bonneville, 1998 Concorde
That's the mantra of the kids complaining these days. Blaming their parents and grandparents for all their troubles, how they can't afford to buy anything. They expect a six figure job when they graduate. I go into the grocery store these days and there's no teenagers working there anymore. When i was growing up it was the rush to get the summer jobs. I worked almost the entire time I was in high school and college. Oh, and I went to a community college with smaller class sizes and 1/5th the costI graduated with job skills and experience, no debt and the motivation to seek advancement. I didn't go on MySpace and complain that life was unfair. Life is rarely fair lol.
Best example of lowered expectations in the real world:
I called the state court to ask why my paperwork for a license had not been issued yet.
Clerk: The judge hasn't looked at it yet
Me: The law says the judge has 45 days to approve or it's automatically approved
Clerk: That's just the way it is.
Me: So when I get a speeding ticket I can just tell the judge the limit doesn't matter because, that's just the way it is?
*click*
2006 XC70 75k - Ruby Red/Graphite - "Wichita" | 2011 Tacoma 14k - Green/Sand - "Timber"
2007 XC70 64k - Black Stone/Graphite - "Springfield" | 2017 Miata RF GT 5k - Grey/Black - "Egg"
2018 V90CC 12k - Crystal White/Amber - "Rudolf"
Previous: 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Saturn | 2009 Jetta | 2011 Mazda3 | 2011 Outback | 1993 Miata | 2013 XC70 | 2005 XC70 | 2005 V70 | 2007 XC70 | 2010 Odyssey | 2006 V70R | 1990 740 | 2019 XC90 | 2019 BMW 440i
2006 XC70 75k - Ruby Red/Graphite - "Wichita" | 2011 Tacoma 14k - Green/Sand - "Timber"
2007 XC70 64k - Black Stone/Graphite - "Springfield" | 2017 Miata RF GT 5k - Grey/Black - "Egg"
2018 V90CC 12k - Crystal White/Amber - "Rudolf"
Previous: 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Saturn | 2009 Jetta | 2011 Mazda3 | 2011 Outback | 1993 Miata | 2013 XC70 | 2005 XC70 | 2005 V70 | 2007 XC70 | 2010 Odyssey | 2006 V70R | 1990 740 | 2019 XC90 | 2019 BMW 440i
Last edited by nnn4865; 11-01-2019 at 03:45 PM.
'97 855 , '74 144
And PORSCHES. Never leave out the porsches
"Going back to Cali, Cali".
I have zero Volvo content to contribute, per norm. I might get a new batt for it this week, then I might just leave the keys in the ignition so it can get stolen, then recovered, then let you guys know where it is on coparts.
07 VR M66, SPA XC90 http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-us/623802.png
Maybe he rolled negative equity from a prior lease into the deal to give himself that big a payment.
We are a monthly payment driven society - it's all about instant gratification and worry about tomorrow tomorrow. Pretty much everything is on monthly payments and most folks don't think about saving for retirement or saving for their kids' college education until it's way too late. I could go for a page or two but I'll stop there.
Past: '94 854, '99 S70 T5 SE, '99 S70 GLT, '04 S60R M, '12 S60 T5, '13 S60 T5, '15 S60 RD, '05 V70R GT
Present: '95 854 T-5R, '06 XC70, '15.5 XC60 T6, '16 V60 P*
They just played this story on my local station. F that game..I'm driving my two P2's for the next 15 years.
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2013 XC60 T6: her's
2008 C30: her first Volvo
2007 XC70 Adventure: mine
2002 S60 T5M: because it needed to be saved
Past: 1999 V70 5sp, 2010 Mazda5, 2000 Audi A4 Avant 5sp, 1990 VW Fox 4sp
2006 XC70 75k - Ruby Red/Graphite - "Wichita" | 2011 Tacoma 14k - Green/Sand - "Timber"
2007 XC70 64k - Black Stone/Graphite - "Springfield" | 2017 Miata RF GT 5k - Grey/Black - "Egg"
2018 V90CC 12k - Crystal White/Amber - "Rudolf"
Previous: 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Saturn | 2009 Jetta | 2011 Mazda3 | 2011 Outback | 1993 Miata | 2013 XC70 | 2005 XC70 | 2005 V70 | 2007 XC70 | 2010 Odyssey | 2006 V70R | 1990 740 | 2019 XC90 | 2019 BMW 440i
2013 XC60 T6: her's
2008 C30: her first Volvo
2007 XC70 Adventure: mine
2002 S60 T5M: because it needed to be saved
Past: 1999 V70 5sp, 2010 Mazda5, 2000 Audi A4 Avant 5sp, 1990 VW Fox 4sp
2004 V70R MT TiGray/Nordkap - Replica 18" Pegs - Handbrake Mod
2007 XC90 V8 Sport Passion Red/Off-Black - Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler Pulleys - Spark Plug Replacement - Y-Pipe Replacement
1990 745 Turbo Intercooler White/Beige
2006 XC70
VIDA/DICE Owner - SS Lurker Since 2009 - '06-'07 Transmission Valve Body Info - SR/VR Failing Throttle Body
Current Non-Volvo: 2007 VTX 1800 F3, 2002 VT750DC
Previous: 2006 S60R, 1999 F250 Powerstroke, 2005 TSX, 1997 Bonneville, 1998 Concorde
For you P2 guys
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6226539458476/
Sandstone* V70 XC w/ waaaang
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...4924430245235/
Some one pick up this '00R
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8879742528496/
Those tires
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ct...011406786.html
Low mile P2 XC
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d...006501542.html
Posting this mostly for the t-gul sighting in the pics
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...003257100.html
Last edited by 855RI; 11-04-2019 at 07:02 AM.
Current: 2000 V70R 77k
Past: 1997 855 R , 1997 855 GLT, 1996 855 Turbo
Others: 2018 GMC Terrain (Work) , 2013 Acura TSX (Hers)
Retired: 2012 VW Jetta, 2010 VW Passat, 2007 Honda Accord, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1997 Pontiac Firebird
2006 XC70 75k - Ruby Red/Graphite - "Wichita" | 2011 Tacoma 14k - Green/Sand - "Timber"
2007 XC70 64k - Black Stone/Graphite - "Springfield" | 2017 Miata RF GT 5k - Grey/Black - "Egg"
2018 V90CC 12k - Crystal White/Amber - "Rudolf"
Previous: 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Saturn | 2009 Jetta | 2011 Mazda3 | 2011 Outback | 1993 Miata | 2013 XC70 | 2005 XC70 | 2005 V70 | 2007 XC70 | 2010 Odyssey | 2006 V70R | 1990 740 | 2019 XC90 | 2019 BMW 440i
Alright hive mind...
Jared went and looked at that 06 XC70 today. Most everything checked out. The knock against it is that it's a lifetime Boston car and some of the metal suspension bits show some surface rust, maybe even edging past surface rust. Specifically, the control arms, trailing arms, and end links. Everything else about the car seems to be what I expected (meh paint, no options, clean interior, lots of recent mechanical maintenance). Would those of you who are familiar with buying northern cars consider that pretty standard and nothing to worry about or would those make you hesitate?
2004 V70R MT TiGray/Nordkap - Replica 18" Pegs - Handbrake Mod
2007 XC90 V8 Sport Passion Red/Off-Black - Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler Pulleys - Spark Plug Replacement - Y-Pipe Replacement
1990 745 Turbo Intercooler White/Beige
2006 XC70
VIDA/DICE Owner - SS Lurker Since 2009 - '06-'07 Transmission Valve Body Info - SR/VR Failing Throttle Body
Current Non-Volvo: 2007 VTX 1800 F3, 2002 VT750DC
Previous: 2006 S60R, 1999 F250 Powerstroke, 2005 TSX, 1997 Bonneville, 1998 Concorde
Wichita had a bit of rust like that on the suspension bits. It's hard to say what's normal when I've really only got that example. Are you sure you want the absolutely no options? Not knocking the car for what it is but I think if you waited you could get better.
Besides - who's going to buy Springfield if you buy this?
2006 XC70 75k - Ruby Red/Graphite - "Wichita" | 2011 Tacoma 14k - Green/Sand - "Timber"
2007 XC70 64k - Black Stone/Graphite - "Springfield" | 2017 Miata RF GT 5k - Grey/Black - "Egg"
2018 V90CC 12k - Crystal White/Amber - "Rudolf"
Previous: 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Saturn | 2009 Jetta | 2011 Mazda3 | 2011 Outback | 1993 Miata | 2013 XC70 | 2005 XC70 | 2005 V70 | 2007 XC70 | 2010 Odyssey | 2006 V70R | 1990 740 | 2019 XC90 | 2019 BMW 440i
I do not care one single bit about about options, honestly. I almost never use anything this doesn't have. Seat heaters - Never. Parking sensors - meh. Nav - I wouldn't mind it, but don't need it. HU-850 - That I wouldn't mind, but don't need. I could get better equipped, but I'm not sure I could get better recent maintenance.
Oh please, I tried that route already. lol
2004 V70R MT TiGray/Nordkap - Replica 18" Pegs - Handbrake Mod
2007 XC90 V8 Sport Passion Red/Off-Black - Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler Pulleys - Spark Plug Replacement - Y-Pipe Replacement
1990 745 Turbo Intercooler White/Beige
2006 XC70
VIDA/DICE Owner - SS Lurker Since 2009 - '06-'07 Transmission Valve Body Info - SR/VR Failing Throttle Body
Current Non-Volvo: 2007 VTX 1800 F3, 2002 VT750DC
Previous: 2006 S60R, 1999 F250 Powerstroke, 2005 TSX, 1997 Bonneville, 1998 Concorde
I wouldn't think this would make or break the deal, maybe even give you some leverage on the price so you can put the money back into the car. Up to you really.
(1) It never fails, you make a purchase and then the car you've been waiting for suddenly pops up for sale out of nowhere.
(2) Literally anyone on the forum would be interested
Current: 2000 V70R 77k
Past: 1997 855 R , 1997 855 GLT, 1996 855 Turbo
Others: 2018 GMC Terrain (Work) , 2013 Acura TSX (Hers)
Retired: 2012 VW Jetta, 2010 VW Passat, 2007 Honda Accord, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1997 Pontiac Firebird
2004 V70R MT TiGray/Nordkap - Replica 18" Pegs - Handbrake Mod
2007 XC90 V8 Sport Passion Red/Off-Black - Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler Pulleys - Spark Plug Replacement - Y-Pipe Replacement
1990 745 Turbo Intercooler White/Beige
2006 XC70
VIDA/DICE Owner - SS Lurker Since 2009 - '06-'07 Transmission Valve Body Info - SR/VR Failing Throttle Body
Current Non-Volvo: 2007 VTX 1800 F3, 2002 VT750DC
Previous: 2006 S60R, 1999 F250 Powerstroke, 2005 TSX, 1997 Bonneville, 1998 Concorde