1997 Volvo 850, new old friend

[Arquemann]

Today the Volvos story ended, for me.

A nice local fella came to check it out with a short notice and after a short test drive the deal was done.
It was a "need" purchase, that's why the Volvo was a hard sell otherwise, no one is looking for something like it.

I must admit, I got way more attached to this shitbox than expected. I guess it's just the personality that many newer cars lack, that's why I'm having a hard time finding something that I'll really like.
While getting another Volvo probably won't work this time, there's just something to old Volvos that I can't get anywhere else.

Godspeed, eight-fifty.

[packman]

Funny how we can get attached to the runts (so-to-speak). I replaced my beloved '78 Malibu with the '92 Ranger; because at the time, I needed a vehicle for commuting and for doing work. It was only a 3.0 with a T5; but I had a lot of fun with that truck; and it was very practical. I found myself a little more than annoyed when it was totaled.

[Tiggie]

Selling it like you tear off a band aid. Less thinking the better. I waited too long and hence the gigantic red 1988 yard ornament that I had a buyer for but I couldn't let go.

[bnw]

It served you well. Now it's time to see what the replacement is...