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Subject Topic: volvo 850 how much to pay
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Personcugsy
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There's one on fleabay and not too far from us. Its P reg with about 137k and auto,has towbar too but he's asking £795. That seems a bit salty to me. Any ideas if it's right or not? I might take the swmbo tomorrow for a looksee! John

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Personbillyboggins
12/9/2014 at 7:38pm
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hi,
what mark is it ,2.3 auto petrol would be superb as a tow car..137k is just about run in for a Volvo..i've had 4 all been reliable and the 2.3 auto was the best tow car i've ever had...bit juicy around town c.34 mpg and less on a towing run ..long run without van should be around the 38-40 mpg mark ..good luck let us know

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PersonColin21
12/9/2014 at 10:02pm
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£795 seems like a good price to me if it's a good one. I have a W reg. diesel V70, and it's a great tow-car.

Well worth a look, in my view.

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Personpompeyjon
12/9/2014 at 10:33pm
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Had a P reg 850 SE auto and it towed like a dream. Changed it earlier in the year for an S80. Price seems about right. Worth a shoofty at me thinks

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Personcugsy
13/9/2014 at 10:39am
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Didn't realise how many variations there were. Its 2.5 and i think petrol. Went to see it this a.m. but he lost the key.....

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That made me smile "lost the key" as you say very very salty.
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Personcugsy
13/9/2014 at 3:37pm
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it was annoying - 'couldn't find the key'. I'll get another cut he says..might take a day. That's a sale lost today then. It was tidy enough.

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Personpompeyjon
13/9/2014 at 8:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by cugsy on 13/9/2014
it was annoying - 'couldn't find the key'. I'll get another cut he says..might take a day. That's a sale lost today then. It was tidy enough.


Good decision to walk away. Plenty of them around to choose from

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PersonHacksaw Bob
13/9/2014 at 9:15pm
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Quote: Originally posted by cugsy on 13/9/2014
Didn't realise how many variations there were. Its 2.5 and i think petrol. Went to see it this a.m. but he lost the key.....


"Use a nail to start her...I lost the key..." ( at 1:26)


PersonHairywol
14/9/2014 at 5:29pm
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I had an 850 2.5 petrol auto, N Reg, around 1998.

Great car, one of the most comfortable I've ever had, but struggled to get much over 20mpg around town and 25 on a run.

I few years ago had a V70 coupe convertible, same engine and drivetrain basically. Still v thirsty. Still incredibly comfortable, much more so than the Merc I have now.

If your annual mileage is low I'd think about one, otherwise hang on for a diesel.

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Personcugsy
14/9/2014 at 9:03pm
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Ta Hairy. Good advice. I'm arguing with the wife that 'cos I have 2 bikes and ride them for about 45 weeks of the year then a petrol caravan tug makes sense. I probably drive about 5k tops. I have seen lots of daft stuff out there but for some reason the 850 still floats me boat. Of course with my luck, the old saying 'volvo's last for ever' will disappear...

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PersonColin21
14/9/2014 at 9:34pm
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My W reg V70 is a diesel, and I get around 38 mpg on average when just running about. I have just towed my Elddis from Hertfordshine down to the south coast, driven around while we were down there, the towed the 'van back. When I checked how much fuel I had used, and the mileage I had driven on holiday. Guess what - 38 mpg!

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Personbillyboggins
14/9/2014 at 10:00pm
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exactly what i get from my w reg 2.5 V70 tdi as well when towing ,but i get 44 around town


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Personcugsy
15/9/2014 at 6:11pm
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Went to see a Honda CRV 2.0 auto 1997 for £995. Its a bit of a marmite care but I liked it. As I was getting ready to haggle the seller said he'd service it and full mot for the 995. Ok - I pick it up this weekend. I checked the match with CC and C and its a good 'un! John

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Personbillyboggins
15/9/2014 at 6:18pm
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CRV was my second choice ..interested to see how you get on and the mpg you get ...good luck ..glad you got sorted

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