"Giles007" (Giles007)
11/09/2013 at 01:36 • Filed to: Volvo
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"Giles007" (Giles007)
11/09/2013 at 01:36 • Filed to: Volvo | 0
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I came across this Volvo V70 T5 that is a total loss. It appears the vehicle needs a new rear windshield, has some hail damage, and a scrapped rear bumper. Pretty minor damage, and mighty tempting at a $500 opening bid.
It has 214,000 kms and will need a safety inspection before being licensed again. I really can't take on another project that will cost me a ton. So, do I bid on this 237 hp wagon and hope glass is all it needs?
The estimate and more photos !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
Grindintosecond
> Giles007
11/09/2013 at 01:41 |
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I havent thought about the mid 00's v70 until this week when I saw a black and black tint v70-R at an intersection. so sexxy. Now I'm looking for a V70R and wondering why i didnt get a used one a few years back instead of the used mazda3......
MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Giles007
11/09/2013 at 01:50 |
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Hmm dirt cheap, very practical, only minor damage, $500 min bid. You could probably buy it and have it fixed up and clean for under $2,000.
Yeah. Horrible idea.
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Giles007
> MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
11/09/2013 at 01:54 |
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It seems like it would be a cheap, easy fix. And my brother does auto body work and has a shop available. I was hoping someone would say "Those Volvos are money pits. Stay away" :)
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MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Giles007
11/09/2013 at 02:01 |
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They are money pits. Especially when you decide to build them up into race cars.
Alex87f
> Giles007
11/09/2013 at 05:49 |
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If your brother does auto body work and can help you with the damage, then all of a sudden it's not that bad an idea anymore...
Just one thing... don't you fear it'll go for 2-3k rather than the opening bid?
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Giles007
> Alex87f
11/09/2013 at 08:50 |
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Oh, it will most definitely go for more than $500. I can't see it going for less than 1500, but I have seen some great deals in the past. There was a BMW E21 that had a $500 starting bid and went for $800 (I actually checked that one out. It would start but not run. Hail damage my ass!). And I missed out on an xr4ti for $500 a few years ago.
All salvage vehicles have miles on them and wear items will probably have to be replaced before an inspection.
When I look at salvage auctions it's like I'm at a dog pound and want to take them all home and save them from certain death.
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Giles007
> Grindintosecond
11/09/2013 at 08:55 |
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I have fallen HARD for Volvos over the last few years. Would love to own one.
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Grindintosecond
> Giles007
11/09/2013 at 10:25 |
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Yeah. I had a 79 2-door manual. Was great but costly, for some reason mine was the lemon-ish one....even in color lol. It's what made me sort of scared to have a 10 yer old car or older as a DD. (that and a focus that had sudden problems AT 10 years) so I looked up info on forums on the v70R and It looks soooo good with awd and 300hp....but there's some issues that if they do pop up, I will not be able to afford to fix. I suppose a regular V70 with a nice wheel set and suspension would be the more reliable affordable option.....and look about as good....
There is a 700 series wagon in my area that a guy built....uses s80 wheels and he built the engine into a 2.65 liter 16v for $1500. then put it on boost and does quarters in low 12's high 11's. With leather and AC.
A3R0
> Giles007
11/09/2013 at 10:33 |
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Looks like a perfect winter beater!