1996 Volvo 850 TLA Turbo Platinum Edition T5 sedan. 1 of 1,000 produced

1996 Volvo 850 TLA Turbo Platinum T5 Description

Howdy folks! I greatly appreciate you taking the time from your day to read about my Volvo. I will say right up front, if you are not a Volvo person then this vehicle is probably not going to do much for you. I have thought about how to best sell this vehicle, and how to reach the widest market and eBay is what I came up with. How can you describe a car, in words, and try to convince someone to buy it and not be able to experience, feel it, drive it, -- I have no idea....but I am going to do my best.
Before I get into the car, I will offer some background on myself. I am a Volvo nerd. My first car was a 1964 1800S, and between my dad and I we have owned every model since the PV-444 to XC90's.

I currently live in Savannah, GA and I really hope to connect with someone via this listing that can come SEE the vehicle. So, I grew up in Northern VA, and moved to Savannah about 15 years ago where I ended up managing service at Volvo of Savannah (fitting, right?!) for about 12 years until I opened my own dealership with my wife, eBay will not let me post an active link, so, you can Google Riehl Automotive to read more about our business, and to see our reviews and whatnot, and get more information about me.
OK, so, what is an 850 TLA? If don't know, then here goes. I am also going to include how to find a link that you can travel to, to read up on it. In 1996 Volvo built about 1,000 sedans and 500 wagons that were very well optioned 850 Turbo;s. There were dubbed the TLA Platinum T5 Turbo, and the occasion was to commemorate Volvo being in business for 70 years. The defining characteristic is the three-stage Pearl White paint, with the 5-spoke wheels, coupled with all the options available and the hi-pressure turbo. What does TLA stand for? No one seems to really know.
For more on these vehicles please Google:

"Volvo 850 TLA", and go to the k-jet article, it has a lot of information

I had the option to buy this car about a year ago, and being as I am a huge Volvo nut I jumped at it. I have had my fun with it, and it is time to pass it along to her next caretaker.

The mileage IS ACCURATE. It was up north for a bit, it must have been kept inside as there is NO rust on the vehicle. It was not driven much as reflected by the mileage. I have the CarFax but can not post it on here, please email me and I can send the file.
Mechanically, I will outline what I have done, and what I know has been done:

• both front drive axles are new
• the RF, and both driver side tires are at about 75% are are Sailun's, and the RR is NEW and is a Regul, they are all the correct stock tire size
• just had it aligned
• new front strut mounts and bearing plates
• battery is about 18 months old
• rear man seal is NOT LEAKING
• timing belt, water pump, and the tensioner are current
• front brake pads are at about 50%, rear pads are at about 75%
• there are no shimmies or pulls when you brake, drive, decelerate, or accelerate
• plugs, cap, rotor, and plugs were recently done
• oil change and coolant are fresh
• AC and heat work
• Three keys and TWO working remotes
• All manuals are present
• all power options work (windows, locks, cruise, heated seats, gauges, seats, sunroof (does NOT leak), keyless entry, stereo)
• on-board computer works
• there are NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS ON
• the turbo has no issues
• the vehicle is 100% bone stone
  

Cosmetically this vehicle is as good as you will find for a 1996

• the paint is NOT perfect, but it is CLOSE, I would say 9.5 out of 10
• the back seat looks like it may never has been sat in
• the front seats are NOT cracked but have some wear as this car was driven
• the headliner IS NOT falling down

A few things to mention

• there are some light scratches on the front lower spoiler
• there is a scratch on the RR corner of the bumper
• the driver front interior door handle bezel is cracked (I can send a pic)
• the passenger front airbag cover is coming up (I can send a pic)
• the wood trim is 9.5 out of 10
• I have the radio code
• the car had a creaking in the front end. I replaced the strut mounts and the bearing plates and that GREATLY improved the noise but it is STILL THERE. I think to get rid of it all the way it MAY need front struts. It is not that but but still needs to be mentioned

I have the CarFax and can send it to anyone

I have over 50 pictures but could only list 24

I am asking $6,000 for this Volvo. It books out over $7k.

I did actually speak to Mecum about it, and if there was a event closer I would run it there but the time away from my business would make that tough

I am open to offers

You can call or text 912-306-0191, or email g-riehl@hotmail.com

Clean title in hand

$500 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit due within 48 hours of end of auction, balance due with in 48 hours from receipt of the deposit

GA residents will pay GA TAVT TITLE TAXES

Buyer is responsible for ALL SHIPPING FEES

Money order or personal checks can be mailed. If PayPal is used, the buyer will have to cover all fees incurred by me and them