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Mom's Volvo S80 wasn't the best Volvo we've ever had, nor the nicest (the S80 lacked heated seats, which became a disappointment for Mom, as the previous two Volvos were so equipped), but it's the one we had the longest. So many memories with this one. The S80 replaced a 960 which had electrical problems. Ironically, this one would also be sold when it had similar electrical problems and I suggested my parents not take it on any long trips.
Mom commuted to work in this car for several years. When my late grandmother was undergoing cancer treatments at Vanderbilt, Mom stayed with her in Nashville for an extended period, and the S80 became my second car for a while. During that time, on many occasions, the S80 carried me to my classes at Western and to work in Glasgow. It took me to Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati to visit friends and decompress. It chauffeured my girlfriend around Bowling Green and on trips to Louisville. Years later, it took me to the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg to collect the car I ordered. I borrowed it often when my daily driver was out of service. Although there was no Bluetooth, we drove it on trips to Indianapolis and Chicago, and I streamed music using a cassette adapter. It took my parents and I to countless weddings, funerals, Easters, Christmases, and other family functions.
Having only put 77,000 miles on it in in 15 years, age rather than wear took its toll. The paint was shiny, the car drove well, and it still got compliments. It was worth far more than its book value to me, but, unfortunately, there isn't room in my fleet for the S80. When a failed alternator left Mom stranded, that was the end of the story, and I can't blame her for getting rid of it. I hope it gives the new owner the same good memories it did us. Goodbye, old friend!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Was a fun experience that we still speak about when I see those old friends! Always fun to go somewhere without the folks at that age.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Yeah, my impression as well.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Yeah... seems like a lot for a "fake" ti
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I can't reach the site but basically mods won't hurt the value if they are done right. Probably the most valuable US spec cars are the 1972-1973 tiis. Least valuable are the 1974-up cars with the "diving board" bumpers and any car with an automatic. An '02 with good mechanicals and decent paint is worth at least $4000.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
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Yeah, it is pricey. It's not a "real" Ti (they were never sold in the U.S. anyway) and it's not a Tii (which would be a bargain at that price) and one has to wonder why a seller would ask a premium price and not deal with something like a balky shift mechanism and cracked windshield. Can you think of two worse things to mess up a test drive?
But I get it. Someone is tired of putting money into it.
It would be a nice car to own at the right price. I thinking about $12K--$13K is all the money here, given the needs and it not being real. And that price presumes the rust is mostly cosmetic and very localized.
I'd also want to know if the heater fan motor works, as that is a monster to repair.
Yeah, it is pricey. It's not a "real" Ti (they were never sold in the U.S. anyway) and it's not a Tii (which would be a bargain at that price) and one has to wonder why a seller would ask a premium price and not deal with something like a balky shift mechanism and cracked windshield. Can you think of two worse things to mess up a test drive?
But I get it. Someone is tired of putting money into it.
It would be a nice car to own at the right price. I thinking about $12K--$13K is all the money here, given the needs and it not being real. And that price presumes the rust is mostly cosmetic and very localized.
I'd also want to know if the heater fan motor works, as that is a monster to repair.
The heater fan is more of an issue with aftermarket A/C; Without A/C it's a 2 day/weekend DIY job at most, although I usulally can do it in a day. Disconnect two heater hoses, slide the console back, remove the heater control face plates, unscrew the controls, and remove two nuts and the heater box is out. The key is making sure everything works properly before bolting it back up.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/708071518/overview?aff=share_other
That is seriously tempting, although I can't even begin to imagine the cost to maintain in that 80k-100k part of its life I'd likely own it for.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
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I don't agree with @kyfdx regarding Audi interiors. My Q7 has wonderfully comfortable seats, but space usage is complete crap, and the dash is quite blah - ranks right up there with Volvo in my opinion.
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-ford-mustang-33/
From the days when cars came in colors inside and out.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2006-mazda-tribute-i-used-16649981.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
in automotive sales - and found it interesting. The company & the product:
https://www.conversica.com/how-it-works-artificial-intelligence-email-inbound-marketing-ai/
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If you're looking for a car, "Jenny" or "Ashley" may e-mail you a deal from a dealership. But if you're looking for a date, you're out of luck. Reporter Eric Chemi finds auto dealers are using artificial intelligence bots so "lifelike" in their text responses that prospective buyers think they're communicating with a real person
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://www.eimports4less.com/detail-2003-porsche-911_carrera-certified_911_c2_6_speed_coupe-used-16668230.html
I also like the colors on this Boxster, and I think it is after the years that are bad? Just the wrong number of petals.
http://www.eimports4less.com/detail-2010-porsche-boxster-certified_boxster_tiptronic_automatic_convertible-used-10575960.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.zacksautosales.ca/certified/Porsche/1996-Porsche-911-06bef4910a0e08bd583f20eb4331f9d1.htm?tcdvehicleid=06bef4910a0e08bd583f20eb4331f9d1&ddcref=facebookdpa&tcdcmpid=518828
It looks lovely, but the price, even in worthless Canadian dollars, is breathtaking. Works out to about $72K USD.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Canuckbuck has gained about 10% in the past few months, so it's not as bad as it could be.