Volvo > 850

1996 Volvo 850r Estate on 2040-cars

Year:1996 Mileage:152177 Color: Red /
Tan

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.3L 2319CC l5 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): YV1LW582XT2230405
Make: Volvo
Model: 850
Year: 1996
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: R Wagon 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 152,177
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 5
Disability Equipped: No

For those unfamiliar with this car, the Volvo T-5R was introduced for 1995. Developed in part with Porsche, the R included a special suspension with lowered ride height, special graphite colored “Titan” 17x7” wheels and P205/45VR17 Pirelli P-Zero tires, unique ground effects, and a special interior with black alacantra and leather seats and dark walnut wood trim.

The R used the same Mitsubishi TD04-15g turbocharged 2.3 liter 5-cylinder engine as the 850 T-5 but had a special ECU which allowed 1.3 pounds of extra turbo boost. That bumped horsepower from 225 to 243 and made for one of the fastest production Volvos up to that time. The car could reach 60 MPH in under 7 seconds and complete the quarter mile in under 15 seconds.

For 1996, the T-5R's name was changed to 850R. Red, white and black exterior colors replaced the yellow, black, and dark green of the T-5R. Tan/birch joined black/dark walnut as an interior choice. The interior seat material was reversed to alacantra on the main portion of the seat and leather on the bolsters. The 17x7” rims were a new “Volan” style. Beyond that, the car was nearly identical to the T-5R.

This first generation R was sold from 1995-97. Approximately 10,000-12,000 were sold worldwide over the three model years, so these are very rare and likely future collectables.

This 1996 wagon version is one of the best you will find. It spent the vast majority of its life in Redmond, WA and San Diego, CA. As you will see from the photos, the underside of the car is amazing for a 152k mile example. It even has its original exhaust system, which is still in great shape. I do not believe the car has ever seen salt or snow (I stored it during the winter in IL). The paint and interior are in excellent condition for a 18 year old car.

Everything on the car works, including the power windows and seats, gauges, and of course the A/C system, which blows ice cold. I even replaced all of the dashboard lights, which are commonly burned out on these. Engine pulls strong and transmission shifts properly. Car tracks straight and true.

This wagon is all stock except for an ARD Stage 1 tune, which has added approximately 35 horsepower and 45 lbs/ft of torque, making the car a real blast to drive! I still have the original "628" code ECU, which is exclusive to the R models. I did not exchange this with ARD because these ECUs are so rare, it wasn't worth giving it up for the $75 core charge. If you plug it back in the car will be back to 100% stock.

I have added many new parts recently, including front and rear brake pads and rotors, a brake fluid flush, new shocks and struts (Boge/Sachs OEM replacements), spark plugs, wires, and distributer cap, air filter, full timing belt service (belt, tensioner and water pump), PCV system, and Bridgestone Potenza S-04 tires. I have also done some cosmetic work -- such as re-dyed black body trim, refinished Volan rims, and repainted front spoiler.

It breaks my heart to sell this R but it's my second car and I just purchased a rental property. So at this point, I need all of the extra money I can get for rehab and reserves. So, sadly, my extra car must go.

As to bidding, please do not if you are not serious about buying. If you have less than 5 bids, or negative feedback, please e-mail me prior to placing your bid. The car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to cancel the auction without notice. I do not reveal my reserves but it is set at a fair level for this car’s condition. Of course, feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever. I will be happy to answer them. Good luck!

Volvo 850 for Sale

Auto Services in Illinois

Wheel-Go Camping Inc ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Recreational Vehicles & Campers, Truck Caps, Shells & Liners

Address: 13515 W 159th St, Morris

Phone: (708) 301-9110

Wellfit Parts International Corp ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Parts, Supplies & Accessories-Wholesale & Manufacturers

Address: 607 Lambert Pointe Dr, Brooklyn

Phone: (314) 731-5550

Weber Automotive ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Inspection Stations & Services

Address: 214 Greenwood Rd Ste C, Highwood

Phone: (847) 676-2566

Top Value Auto Repair ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service

Address: 4857 W Division St, Forest-Park

Phone: (773) 287-7280

Swedish Car Specialists ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Performance, Racing & Sports Car Equipment, Automobile Racing & Sports Cars

Address: 916 Lunt Ave, Medinah

Phone: (847) 891-3133

Streit`s Auto Repair ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Brake Repair

Address: 411 N Grove Ave, Elgin

Phone: (847) 695-4433

Auto blog

Uber releases fleet of self-driving vehicles to select few in Pittsburgh

Wed, Sep 14 2016

Starting today, a select group of Uber users in Pittsburgh, PA will have the ability to request a self-driving vehicle. If a self-driving vehicle is in the area, Uber will send it, as well as a safety driver, to drive loyal customers to their destination. The announcement to give customers the opportunity to get a ride in one of Uber's self-driving vehicles comes roughly a year and a half after the company set up its Advanced Technologies Center in the city. On Tuesday, the company offered a few members of the press the opportunity to ride in one of the company's self-driving cars. The fleet, despite Uber's collaboration with Volvo, was comprised of 14 Ford Fusions equipped with a host of self-driving technology, reports TechCrunch. Uber is giving away free rides as a way to obtain real-world testing, which is crucial for self-driving technology. Recently, nuTonomoy beat Uber to the punch by launching the world's first autonomous taxis in Singapore. While the choice to release its self-driving cars in Pittsburgh mainly comes down to the fact that its ATC is located there, the city faces four seasons and its difficult streets that are comprised of bridges, railroad lines, and an irregular grid layout will prove to be a challenge for the autonomous cars. Since the self-driving vehicles are still being tested, the cars will come with two full-time Uber employees. One employee will loosely grasp the car's steering wheel, ready to take over if something goes awry, while the other will monitor the computer's software. As TechCrunch points out, Uber's autonomous vehicles drove in a similar manner to a regular driver. It obeyed traffic laws, mimicked a driver by coming to stops gently and at other times abruptly, as well as driving slightly into another lane to dodge a poorly-parked vehicle, reports TechCrunch. There's no word on whether regular Uber customers will get a ride in one of the company's Fusions or one of the Volvo's that its working on. Automakers and companies alike have been in a race to put autonomous vehicles on the road. Tesla recently updated its Autopilot system, Apple laid off dozens of employees to reboot its self-driving car project, and Google is working giving its autonomous vehicle the ability to detect emergency vehicles. While this is a large step for Uber, vehicles with autonomous capabilities still have a long way to go.

Tony Nicolosi named CEO of Volvo Cars North America

Fri, 04 Oct 2013

Volvo announced today that it has named Tony Nicolosi, president and CEO of Volvo Car Financial Services VCFS), as the new CEO of Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA). Nicolosi replaces John Maloney, who chose to leave due to family obligations after Volvo offered him a position in Europe.
Volvo says Nicolosi will remain president and CEO of VCFS while he assumes VCNA's top position. The Swedish automaker also says a "permanent successor [to Maloney] as President and CEO will be the subject of a later announcement."
The move comes as part of a management shakeup that's part of a "larger transformation taking place at Volvo," the automaker says.

Scratch that new crossover, Volvo teases ad campaign for XC60

Sun, 26 May 2013

If we were to paraphrase the opening lines of Kenneth Graeme's Wind in the Willows for our own purposes, we'd write, "Have you heard about Volvo? They never planned a new crossover at all. It was all a horrid low trick of theirs...." To be fair, though, we can't blame them for our own presumption. When the Swedish car company created a site called LeaveTheWorldBehind.com and teased a couple of videos for some kind of collaboration with Swedish House Mafia, we thought the crossover in one of the teasers pointed to a new vehicle on the way.
Turns out that's not the case. It really is 'just' a collaboration with the band on a music video for Swedish artist Lune's cover of their 2009 song, Leave the World Behind.
But there are Volvos in it, and you can watch it below and hear original song alongside. We've also included the press release with more details on why it all came together, and a behind-the-scenes video on the collabo. To paraphrase Forrest Gump, "That's all we have to say about that."