1996 Volvo 850R Estate For Sale

1996 Volvo 850R Estate For Sale

A 1996 Volvo 850R Estate in Grey Metallic, this is a Euro-spec car the seller imported from the Netherlands in 2021 and did all the paperwork for personally. It wears 441k kilometers (274k miles), runs the M59 five-speed manual, and carries a clean NYS title ready to transfer. The seller describes it as a well-sorted enthusiast driver — bought used, caught up on deferred maintenance, modestly upgraded, and now ready to move on. It is located in Syracuse, New York.

Location: Syracuse, New York/USA

Price: $16,900

Key Details

• Make/Model: 1996 Volvo 850R Estate
• Mileage: 441k kilometers (274k miles)
• Transmission: M59 5spd manual
• Engine: 16T turbo
• VIN: VY1LW5002T2248540
• History: Imported by the seller from NL in 2021, with supporting paperwork
• Title: Clean NYS title, ready to transfer to any state (California buyers to verify registration)

Condition

• Exterior shows well with expected wear — rock chips up front (some filled by prior owner), one or two minor dings, clear coat in good condition
• True slick-top long-roof with no sunroof
• Interior rated good: no seat tears, typical leather bolster wear, rear seats practically new, recently detailed
• Black headliner replaced by prior owner; a few cracked plastic trim pieces, typical P80 squeaks and rattles
• AC blows cold; heat, cruise, premium sound, heated seats, central locking all functional
• ABS repaired and working; TRACS off
• Indy shop noted scoring on a front speed sensor hub; seller's guess is a speed sensor replacement resolves it
• Right rear window button in the console occasionally fails on the way up; the rear switch works fine

Performance Highlights

• All ignition components (plugs, wires, cap, rotor) stage 0
• Full suspension refresh including subframe, delta link, and rear end bushings
• Brakes: new rotors, pads, SS lines, ATE DOT4 fluid, 302mm front rotor upgrade
• Nokian performance all-season 215/45 R17, 2021 date codes
• All turbo control components; silicone turbo and PCV vacuum lines
• Serpentine belt, roller, tensioner; thermostat, coolant temp sensor, fuel pump and injector relays
• Transmission fluid (Volvo spec 80w90) and coolant (G48) replaced this spring
• Timing belt done before import; seller visually inspected OEM tensioner, water pump, and belt and opted not to redo it
• The seller reports the engine purrs on Shell Rotella 5w40 and recommends continuing with it
• Runs, drives, shifts smoothly, cruises at highway speeds per the listing

Upgrades & Features

• H&R springs, Koni shocks/struts, IPD front strut bar
• Poly torque mount, delrin subframe bushings
• SNAAB solid shift linkage bushings, SNAAB intake pipe
• Home-built OEM-look RIP kit
• Ferrita cat-back with Viva square tip
• VDO boost/vac gauge mounted in the left driver's vent
• Painted trim and exterior moulding in matte dark grey by prior owner
• Euro-spec: euro headlights, front markers/blinkers, taillights, fender-mounted blinkers, front fogs that stay on with high beams
• Manual passenger seat, electronic driver seat, Euro steering wheel, all gauges in km/°C
• Euro plate frames front and rear, Euro hitch with 50mm ball
• R grey leather accents in door cards, seat piping, steering wheel, e-brake, and shifter with Alcantara centers
• Grey/dark wood trim interior

Additional Information

• Removed stock intake and IC piping are included and can be reinstalled if desired
• A nearly complete K24 turbo upgrade kit is available at additional cost, negotiable
• Priced at $16,900 OBO, reasonable offers considered

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