1997 Volvo 850 Base

ELO
1261
Matches
29
Round
September 2024
archived

102,xxx miles and counting- I purchased from the original owner at 101,389.

  • 2.5l Inline 5 N/A (B5254S), 168 hp, 162 lb/ft of torque
  • 4-speed Aisin AW50-42LE automatic
  • Curb weight of 3,148 lbs- light enough to be fun
  • Cold Weather Package, Grand Lux Package
  • Pewter Silver Metallic
  • 15 inch alloy rims, included with the Grand Lux Package over the base steelies

Completely unmodified besides IPD cabin air filter adapter and VIOFO A229 Pro Duo dashcam front/rear

Every service record, original owners manual/delivery documents in original leather bound case, business card for salesman. Delivered new to Goodwin's Volvo in Topsham, ME, where she was used as a demo car before being sold to the previous owner.

Now used as a daily driver and for doordash. Don't worry; I will change oil with liqui moly every 4-5k and follow all maintenance schedules for high intensity use, and I wash weekly as I bring her to the Cars & Coffee events run by Audrain Auto Museum. I intend on keeping t

Lifetime ELO
Match 291263 +63

Personal records

Peak ELO
1292
Reached · 31 above today
Longest win streak
3 in a row
Biggest upset
+42
vs 1996 Ford Mustang GT ·

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