1992 | Volvo 850 2.5-20V

My first car in my life is for sale, the Volvo 850 GLT from 1992, 4 doors, 2.5 20V petrol engine (this is the 170 HP version) with automatic transmission, 4 circle ABS, heated black leather seat, 2 zones digital climate, so many extras which were very unusual by that time. It’s red design is the „big-lamp” version with spoiler, but the interior is already the face-lift version.  Licence is valid till february 2023.

I own it for 17 years with a valid 393.000 kms. During all its 29 years was maintenanced by official Volvo services, it is in demanding condition in terms of technical content, it has no shortcomings also not necessary something to repair, it starts to pound in any cold, its cylinder head is still original, its climate is cooler than of my 12 year old V70… There is documentation for all service visits, which can be crosschecked any time.

Over the last few (e.g. let's say 10) years, the following major repairs have been made (just to be able to see really that everything was given to him what the car needed): chassis plungers almost everywhere, brake piston replacement, seat heating, ignition distributor cover + cables and spark plugs, brake discs and pads, parking brake with cable, heater fan refurbishment, engine mount brackets, water cooler, engine seals, engine oil supply system cleaning + oil pump cleaning, gearbox lock-up replacement and overhaul (nothing else had problems in the gearbox), timing belt + water pump replacement, rear exhaust drum, steering gear replacement for factory refurbished + new pipes and steering oil tank, windshield replacement, generator refurbishment, cooling fan replacement, battery is new, summer tires are new on original Volvo alloy wheels, winter tires went 20t km on original Volvo wheels.

The passenger compartment is in a sparing condition, only the upholstery on the roof requires a specialist, and there is a small matte finish on the paintwork, but anyone who sees the car or hears the sound of the engine still praises it.

Why am I selling it ?: Our family’s lifestyle and car usage habits have changed so that we can no longer engage in day-to-day use, the many short trips wouldn’t be good for such a veteran car, this Volvo deserves so much more.

I’m looking for a caring owner like me who appreciates the car and still takes care of it. It can also be suitable for a veteran direction, even as a project car it should only deal with its appearance.