For Sale Paging the Volvo pervs. 850 T5

[Pete-M]

A bloke I used to work with has just asked if I know anyone may be interested in his dad's 850 T5 saloon so I figured you lot are the folks to ask.

 

I've not seen the car for about 9 months, it's a dark blue 95ish T5 saloon with no aircon and half leather. Manual box. It's very very straight with about 40k miles on.

 

His dad owned a garage local to me so it should have been looked after reasonably well. Car had a very expensive registration number from new and now son has taken the plate so it'll be on an age related plate. I drove it a while back and it drives well.

 

I remember the lacquer on the boot spoiler had flaked and the tyres were antiquated but it's got to be one of the lowest mileage T5s about and there aren't many one owner jobs.

 

Ow much? I reckon it has to be £850.

 

I'll get pics and more details of anyone is interested.

[CreepingJesus]

Maybe...

[billy_bunter]

erm...

[rantingYoof]

A manual 850 T5 saloon?

 

Splooooooooge! (Other awkward sound effects are available)

 

 

I'm utterly unhelpful in that I am not in a position to buy but do want pictures to ogle at.

[Supernaut]

What RantingYoof said.

 

Holy mother of Jesus, a manual T5 for under a grand!

[seacow]

did that really read 40k mileage?  If so certainly interested = pic and more detail please!  I was looking at a normal one with 28k on for twice that amount!

[Slartibartfast]

hnnnnng

[smellmycheese]

Where is it please?

[2MB]

+1. This seems insanely good value

[Guest Hooli]

I had no idea they could be got without AC

[Pete-M]

Liverpool. I'm still waiting for the bloke who asked me about it to get back to me.

[Pete-M]

I had no idea they could be got without AC

It even has keep fit rear windows!

[rantingYoof]

I think T5 is simply the engine and isn't an actual spec. Therefore you can get a T5 in basic GLT form with poverty everything and blanking plates.

I know I've seen a couple of T5 S V70s for sale with cloth seats and blanking plates. Although most are ex-plod admittedly.

[Guest Hooli]

I think T5 is simply the engine and isn't an actual spec. Therefore you can get a T5 in basic GLT form with poverty everything and blanking plates.

 

I know I've seen a couple of T5 S V70s for sale with cloth seats and blanking plates. Although most are ex-plod admittedly.

 

You're right but I'd never heard of it even working a ovlov dealer when these were new.

[2MB]

The equipment levels of volvos of this era are a complete fuckin mystery

[taxi paul]

I am in Liverpool ish. And can store this car for a bit if needed by any of our Scottish brethren. Or any other volvo lickers for that matter.

[paulplom]

I'll buy it. I've been after one for ages. I sold my s70 t5 a year ago and have regretted it everyday since. PM  me the contact details plz. I can collect just about anytime.

[paulplom]

There'll be a very cheap 306 cabby for sale if I buy the t5 btw.

[conkerman]

Details please. I mid my old 306 cab.

 

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[paulplom]

Dark blue 72k miles

New timing belt and water pump

[Pete-M]

Still waiting for the lad to get back in touch.

[CreepingJesus]

I think T5 is simply the engine and isn't an actual spec. Therefore you can get a T5 in basic GLT form with poverty everything and blanking plates.

 

I know I've seen a couple of T5 S V70s for sale with cloth seats and blanking plates. Although most are ex-plod admittedly.

Yep, the ex WilsonWilson/CMS one I killed was a GLT I think. Velour seats, no aircon, but a sunroof and leccy windows/mirrors. T5 was solely the HPT engine.

[paulplom]

+1 for t5 being the engine. My last one was a cd model and had all kinds of uneccessary luxuries

[Richard]

Yep, the ex WilsonWilson/CMS one I killed was a GLT I think. Velour seats, no aircon, but a sunroof and leccy windows/mirrors. T5 was solely the HPT engine.

 

It was an SE, which is pretty much the povo spec. I don't think it had a sunroof either. This brochure sums up the 1996 range. http://www.volvotips.com/brochures/850/Volvo-850-1996-US-brochure-850R-AWD.pdf

 

I think I pretty much understand the logic behind the specs now. It's not a linear progression through the range- SE and CD are the "luxury" trim levels, S and GLT are the "sporty" ones. CD has full leather, rear electric windows and climate control over the GLT but it loses the 16" wheels (unless it's a T5, they always get the Columbas), sunroof and foglights. None of them get badges (apart from some early models, which got GLT badges) though, you just have to know.

 

This one is a massive bargain, I'm wishing I'd been quicker off the mark.

[paulplom]

Any news Pete? I can't vear the suspense.

[paulplom]

#bear

[stripped fred]

I think he's changed his mind.

[Pete-M]

I think he might have done. He rang me asking me to find a buyer for it and now he's not answering calls.

 

Sorry folks. He was all up for selling it and now he's gone silent. If he gets in touch you'll be the first to know.

[CreepingJesus]

It was an SE, which is pretty much the povo spec. I don't think it had a sunroof either. This brochure sums up the 1996 range. http://www.volvotips.com/brochures/850/Volvo-850-1996-US-brochure-850R-AWD.pdf

 

I think I pretty much understand the logic behind the specs now. It's not a linear progression through the range- SE and CD are the "luxury" trim levels, S and GLT are the "sporty" ones. CD has full leather, rear electric windows and climate control over the GLT but it loses the 16" wheels (unless it's a T5, they always get the Columbas), sunroof and foglights. None of them get badges (apart from some early models, which got GLT badges) though, you just have to know.

 

This one is a massive bargain, I'm wishing I'd been quicker off the mark.

Right you are...! You asked for sunroof bits and I said I'd get them, til I looked at it and there wasn't one! I think I expected it to have...

 

This was indeed bargainous: there's a 95 iirc T5-R wagon in Gul Yellow on one of the FB groups, priced at £9750

[overrun]

I think he might have done. He rang me asking me to find a buyer for it and now he's not answering calls.

Sorry folks. He was all up for selling it and now he's gone silent. If he gets in touch you'll be the first to know.

U STILL GOT IT M8Y