The vendor of at the moment’s Good Worth or No Cube Volvo wagon touts its supposedly strong nature however confuses the gross weight for its curb weight, saying it’s “nearly 5,000 kilos.” Let’s see in the event that they’ve been extra correct in setting a strong value.
The 1970 MGB SVO we checked out yesterday got here with a backstory that was as extremely entertaining because it was extremely doubtful. Most of you have been skeptical too of the automobile’s $26,000 asking value, which ended up dropping in an 85 % No Cube loss.
The story surrounding at the moment’s clear title 1996 Volvo 850 GLT wagon appears far more plausible, though it too has some questionable points. Volvos have lengthy been touted as being protected and strong transportation, however the advert copy stretches for credulity in its boast of this 850’s capabilities:
Right here now we have a Swedish brick! This that is probably the most dependable automobile you’ll ever personal. Weighing nearly 5000lbs this factor is the right tank for the WA winter. If one thing hits you it gained’t even go away a dent (effectively I can’t promise that, however you get the purpose).
Two issues to notice about that. The primary is that the 850 wagon suggestions the scales, not at practically 5,000 kilos, however at a far much less portly 3,300. The opposite is that whereas it’s not precisely as unsafe and dangerous as operating with scissors, the 850 and later V70 fashions don’t take pleasure in as stellar a popularity for safety and sturdiness as do the sooner 200 sequence.
That being stated, this automobile seems to be in fairly good package, with the one notable failure being an odometer that gave up the ghost at 150,000 miles. In keeping with the vendor, about 5,000 miles extra has been poured on since then, one thing they oddly say could be verified by way of CarFax.
General, the automobile has loads going for it. The paint is in respectable form, struggling solely the standard scrapes on the corners of the bumper that these all appear to hold like a badge of honor. The entire photos do present the automobile after being out in a rainstorm, and similar to a supermodel, being moist does are inclined to make it look higher. The wheels have been coated in gloss black, which supplies the automobile a little bit of a boy racer look, for higher or worse.
Issues within the cabin look simply as well-kept and, fortunately, aren’t masked by any wetness. The leather-based upholstery is surprisingly good, and all of the plastics look like in simply nearly as good of form. The automobile has a 3rd row, however that lacks seatbelts because it was swapped in somewhat than a manufacturing unit set up. An enormous-ass subwoofer takes up area within the boot beside that, however the vendor says that’s not wired up, so it may simply simply get the heave-ho.
An enormous plus with this Volvo is the upkeep. Per the vendor, it had a timing belt change 25K in the past and comes with a stack of data of previous work performed on the seller. It was apparently initially owned by an older couple who took satisfaction in its possession. The rationale given for the current sale is the current proprietor’s need for one thing smaller and manual-equipped.
Naturally, that signifies this to be an automated — an Aisin four-speed, to be precise. That’s paired with a naturally-aspirated version of Volvo’s 20-valve 2.4-liter five-cylinder, providing up 146 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque. As fitted on this automobile, the combo powers the entrance wheels solely. No, this isn’t an AWD turbocharged powerhouse, however then, that’s not wanted for it to be “probably the most dependable automobile you’ll ever personal.”
To personal this supposed paragon of security and reliability, one might want to provide you with $3,600. Or, on the very least, one thing fairly shut, as the vendor is permitting for some wiggle room.
What’s your tackle the automobile because it’s introduced within the advert in relation to that asking? Does that really feel truthful, given the automobile’s situation and seemingly trustworthy description? Or is that an excessive amount of for an outdated automobile that’s so primary?
You determine!
Seattle, Washington, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
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