[{"id": 14289577, "authorName": "GolfRmk7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfrmk7/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by GolfRmk7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714225038, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14289591, "authorName": "drfiredog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drfiredog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let the questions begin! Seals....bevel seal?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714225217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14289592, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bucket list car for me. But I have a bucket list car already. Long list in that bucket.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1714225243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14289593, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 2005, "content": "$2,005 bid placed by 59turner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714225245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14289621, "authorName": "GolfRmk7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfrmk7/", "bidAmount": 2105, "content": "$2,105 bid placed by GolfRmk7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714225424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14289629, "authorName": "Bazzaland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bazzaland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stick shift Volvo wagons are special. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714225474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14289640, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "was this the last year for Flash Green Pearl? I remember that 2007 the colors mellowed out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714225580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14289659, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wagon Want strikes again. Spaceball manual, delightful colors, robust drivetrain.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714225741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14289683, "authorName": "24d10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/24d10/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by 24d10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714225926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14289849, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning! Thanks for the interest in my V70R. Purchased in June of 2018 from my local Volvo specialist - serviced by them exclusively since that time. Anything that was needed was done. \r\nI'll go through the records, but I do not believe any seals have been replaced during my ownership. There are no drips on my garage floor, and no oil is needed between 3,000 mile oil changes. Hope that helps. \r\nI've purchased two vehicles through BAT, but never sold one, looking forward to it!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1714227441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14289878, "authorName": "vrover_356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vrover_356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having a 2004 R with M66, they are great fun to drive. \r\n\r\nHaving it owned by the business is a great idea because you will have a stream of $2K and up services to keep it on the road. Plus, as I have discovered, many Volvo shops won't touch Rs or, alas, in some cases, shouldn't.\r\n\r\nThey are amazing cars, no doubt. But unless you are willing and able to do the heavy work yourself you will need to set aside a part of your retirement funds for the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714227730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290102, "authorName": "kentajeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentajeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok I now miss my flash green s60R with atacama. GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714229606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290117, "authorName": "ppch628", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ppch628/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haven\u2019t seen this beauty around Wyomissing. I\u2019m driving a m66 Titanium over nordkap S60R. Hoping I get to see this before it\u2019s gone. Good luck with auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714229801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290132, "authorName": "ZZZZZZZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zzzzzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An 05 m66 FG wagon is SUPER rare. Wow - very low numbers. Reportedly four in all that were North America delivery (hi, Magnus!)? Watching with envy (no pun intended).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714229967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290199, "authorName": "Woodrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodrun/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Woodrun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714230694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14290380, "authorName": "thatsgreatj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatsgreatj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the words of The Tubes, \u201cShe\u2019s A Beauty.\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714232214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290712, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rare bird.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714235077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14292458, "authorName": "Mr.Musubi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.musubi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i haven't see this color before, it's quite striking", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714242655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14293025, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ppch628 -Use the contact seller function to reach out, I'm happy to show it to you. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714244882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14294489, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vrover 356 Have to say that it has not been my experience with this car. I've only put 30,000 on it during my ownership, but other than the strut replacement (which is a well documented and well known expensive issue) it has been flawless. The most expensive repair bill I've had was for a wheel bearing replacement, which didn't top $500.00.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714250636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14294823, "authorName": "martin58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martin58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonett68 Could you comment on photo 62. There appears to be some irregular paintwork on the back of the right wheel arch. Is that after repairs were done? Rust? Also, was the whole car resprayed? See photo 39. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714253138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14294957, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@martin68 - \r\nThanks for the question, after looking at the pictures I had to go out to the garage for a closer look. There is a protective coating about 3 inches high that wraps around that edge (photo 62) - take a close look at photo 59, which is the left side wheel arch. You'll see the same detail. \r\nPhoto 39 shows some paint peeling on the lowest edge of the rear bumper. You'll see it in photo 40 as well - it just wasn't the focus of that picture, but it will give you a better idea of the location of the issue. Amazingly, damage was completely limited to the front bumper cover and grill. Neither headlight was damaged or replaced. The only respray was to the new bumper. See the last 3 photos which were taken of the damage before repair. You can see the hood, which did not have a scratch.\r\nThank you for your interest!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714254905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14296157, "authorName": "702e30girl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/702e30girl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a color, I loved it when automakers were a little more creative with their colors and we got beauties like this. Absolutely gorgeous wagon, someone is going to have a sweet (and rare!) new ride in their stable!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714271713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14296199, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grocery getter rockets! Test drive one once, figured it would just get me in trouble. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714272330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14297903, "authorName": "Bongiovi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bongiovi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a stunning Swede. Space-ball Flash Wagon. Atacama would have put it over the top but the Sand looks very refined.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714317530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14298392, "authorName": "Paschal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paschal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The most underrated wagons out there, in my opinion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714322083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14298437, "authorName": "LHarbourmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lharbourmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s really hard to assess how much corrosion is present under the car from the included pictures. It would sure be nice to have some better photos of the undercarriage taken on a hoist with good lighting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714322524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14298806, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LHarbourmaster\r\nThe last time The car was serviced, I asked for a couple of undercarriage shots, which I will try to upload for you. They are in the wrong format, but I'll get them uploaded as soon as possible. \r\nBecause this was never my daily driver, it might have been in the rain a couple of times, but never driven much in winter. The first owner was from Virginia, and from the service records it appears that it was always there, so not much of a salt issue. Hope this helps. \r\nThanks for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714324698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14299463, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional undercarriage photos were added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714327317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14301149, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big Thank You to BAT for their help with uploading the photos as quickly as they did. Great Service!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714333615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14302744, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful afternoon here, so added a couple of driving videos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714345521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14303709, "authorName": "EuroMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euromotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sonett68 You have had great Volvo ownership experiences because of your amazing local Volvo sales and service specialist. Ha. We are very appreciative for your business and being a customer over the past 10 years. Anyone who thinks owning an R is expensive, @vrover_356, is very mistake or has been taken advantage of by profit seeking garages/dealerships. An R is the same P2 car as all the S60\u2019s and V70\u2019s. The 4C struts cost more money than regular struts. Other than that, same car. We take care of hundreds of them in our customer fleet. It really all comes down to wear you take your car to be serviced.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714358946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14303805, "authorName": "vrover_356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vrover_356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "EuroMotors - yes, I realize that having a good shop is vital.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714361119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14304229, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car looks clean underneath. The mufflers always rust on these, but that\u2019s not indicative of the rest of the body. People that don\u2019t follow Volvos most likely don\u2019t understand how rare this car is. The blacks and silvers were much more common. Flash green is the diamond in the ruff when it comes to the Rs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714390972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14307347, "authorName": "Wilkes240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilkes240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked through the Carfax report and it seems that the timing belt has not been replaced, is that correct? And has it been checked after 100k miles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714414339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14308593, "authorName": "martin58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martin58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonett68 Also wondering about the timing belt change, does the AC and climate control work properly, and is the adjustable suspension functioning as it should? Finally, do you have a receipt for the transmission replacement? Thanks again!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714418851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14310964, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wilkes240\r\nI know the belt had not been changed during my ownership, but was pretty sure it had been done - since my amazing local Volvo Sales and Service Specialist had not recommended it. I checked the area where the sticker should have been, and it wasn't there. So this afternoon we took off the cover to check. Photos attached. This is a Gates belt - which I'm told means that it has been replaced. The second photo is where the sticker was (at one time).\r\nSo... has been replaced, probably in the 100,000 range I'd expect, but cannot confirm.\r\n@martin58 All systems, including AC and climate control, heated seats, etc. work properly. Front and rear strut assemblies and lowering springs were sourced from IPD, and install 2/20/2019. Mileage at that time was 123890.\r\nTransmission was replaced by the selling dealer under warranty - it happened right after I purchased the car. I do not have paperwork on that repair.\r\nThanks for your questions!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714426721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14310983, "authorName": "tedarm57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedarm57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an '04 flash green with atacama that I bought in '08. Best looking and most fun wagon ever. Only wish it was the 6-speed this one is. Considered selling it a couple years ago but struggle to part with it every time I drive it. Someone is going to love their purchase of this '05!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714426915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14311037, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s unfortunate that you don\u2019t have a document for the belt change. The major problem with this engine is failure of the tensioner and idler pulleys before the belt falls. Hopefully, they were changed at the same time", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714427620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14311339, "authorName": "martin58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martin58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonett68 Thank you for being such an engaged seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714430439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14311773, "authorName": "matt256", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt256/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Minty fresh!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714434872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14311877, "authorName": "gnargusto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnargusto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fastachio!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714435783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14311932, "authorName": "otto75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otto75/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by otto75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714436260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14312262, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old Ned Thanks for weighing in, I totally agree about the tensioner and idler pulley issues. One of the things that drew me to this car (aside from the color combo and the manual trans) was that it was a one owner car. Looking at the carfax report at the time, it seemed like service intervals were followed, most of the servicing was done by a Volvo dealership, and based on the car's general condition it seemed like it was a well loved and cared for vehicle.\r\nI bought it without a second thought. I can't imagine that the belt replacement wasn't done correctly. But of course, without documentation I cannot be sure.\r\n\r\n@martin58 I've been a BAT junky for a long time. As mentioned before I've purchased two vehicles on the site, and spend a lot of time looking and dreaming. I am excited to participate as a seller, and I know that whoever takes this car home will be happy with it.\r\nThanks for your kind comment.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1714440325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14312304, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller, as a factory tech at a Volvo dealership, using aftermarket parts was only a last resort, when OE parts were not available. It took Volvo an unusually long time to start packaging the belt as a kit that included the pulleys. I know of several independent shops that got stung, only because the service recommended replacing the belt. If I was going to purchase this, I would redo the service and probably, at this mileage, replace the water pump unless it looked recent.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1714440939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14313390, "authorName": "Mdale52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdale52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve known the seller for many years and have been fortunate to have the opportunity to drive this car several times. It has certainly been well cared for and was a lot of fun to drive with the manual. The next owner will be getting a great hard to find car. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714480124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14313605, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even for belt kit, water pump, serpentine belt, and coolant plus labor you\u2019re at a grand or so. Really not a large expense to do every 10 years / 100kish miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714483157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14314494, "authorName": "Charlie_Bird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie_bird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller do the back seats have car seat clips at the back?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714491915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14314773, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CharlieBird. Honestly, don\u2019t know. I don\u2019t have young children so never looked also not sure I would know what I was looking at, but I\u2019ll get back to the car this evening and take a look. Thanks for the question.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714494175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14315051, "authorName": "Gunguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gunguy/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Gunguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714496250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14316994, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CharlieBird, for years Volvo has supplied the brackets with the new cars but not installed. The captive nuts are there, sometimes hidden in the seat back or on the hat shelf if it\u2019s a sedan. It was rare for customers to ask for their installation. You should be able to find them through a dealer. It\u2019s probable that I have some but I\u2019m not sure where I will find them in my collection of hardware.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714502426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14320362, "authorName": "Charlie_Bird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie_bird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Old_Ned We are almost out of one car seat, but the younger ones have a ways to go. I know the big boss will ask.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714517720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14320429, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CharlieBird, the brackets that I previously mentioned are the top teather. Is that what you\u2019re looking for, or the lower bracket?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714518503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14320533, "authorName": "CBG13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbg13/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by CBG13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714519639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14320658, "authorName": "Robjob57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robjob57/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Robjob57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714521254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14321136, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 9333, "content": "$9,333 bid placed by T5ing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714526493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14321139, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here, I\u2019ll help ya out. Tired of seeing the $100 increments \ud83e\udd23 .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714526520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14321546, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@T5ing Thanks for the bid!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1714531765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14321810, "authorName": "Charlie_Bird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie_bird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old_Ned yes the top tether. Luckily we are out of the baby seat phase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714536171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14323942, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone who has weighed in or is following this auction!\r\nWe named her the \"Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine\" - from the Simon and Garfunkel song of the same name - yes I'm old enough to remember....\r\nI'm running out of garage space, because old Saabs keep following me home, and my brother and I have a Volvo vintage racer project that is requiring time and money. I'm just not driving this as much as I'd like, and it's time for another Volvo enthusiast to have their fun. Looking forward to the next couple of days! Keep the questions coming, I'll try to answer as quickly as possible.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714580514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14327436, "authorName": "swiftarrow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftarrow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dream car!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714592153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14327565, "authorName": "swiftarrow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftarrow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgive the earlier comment. Couldn't keep it in.\r\n\r\nMore seriously, do you know if the car has been resprayed? A couple of the photos seem to indicate (or could have been a touch-up). One of the shots shows some of the body paint flaking. Is that just the paint peeling off the bumper? Can't really tell from the photo where it is. Thanks!\r\n\r\nAlso, thanks for offering up this beaut of a vehicle! I need to check my numbers before I can bid, but am looking forward to this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714592648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14328562, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swiftarrow Thanks for the question. Not sure which photo you are looking at.\r\nThe only part of the car that was resprayed is the replacement from bumper.\r\nThe last photos in the series show the extent of the damage, which was limited to the bumper cover and the grill. Both replaced with Volvo parts.\r\nThere is a small (3-4 inch) section of paint peeling from the lowest part of the rear bumper - close to the center. I think I mentioned that in one of my previous responses - can't recall, and I'm doing this from my phone at the moment. Hope that helps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714596194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14328666, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swiftarrow Photos 39 & 40 are the bottom edge of the rear bumper, 144-146 show the front end damage prior to repair.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714596490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14333034, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, timing is not the best, but I am leaving town tomorrow and through the end of the auction. I will be following, answering questions, etc., but will not be near the V70-R. If you need any additional photos of anything, today is the day. Sorry for the inconvenience.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714665610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14338037, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have the integrated rear booster seats?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714685993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14339309, "authorName": "Nsulaver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsulaver/", "bidAmount": 9433, "content": "$9,433 bid placed by Nsulaver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714700922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14339345, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC No, no booster seat option.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714701386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14340877, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I put 195k on mine before selling it here. Other than a laughably wide turning radius and anemic headlights, it's bulletproof. GLWA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1714744686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14347197, "authorName": "PlzLetMeWinDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plzletmewindad/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by PlzLetMeWinDad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714772357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14348260, "authorName": "nickhaggstrom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhaggstrom/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by nickhaggstrom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714783525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14348363, "authorName": "PlzLetMeWinDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plzletmewindad/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by PlzLetMeWinDad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714784729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14348629, "authorName": "nickhaggstrom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhaggstrom/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by nickhaggstrom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714788286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14348849, "authorName": "Crane2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crane2/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Crane2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714792029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14349509, "authorName": "PlzLetMeWinDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plzletmewindad/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by PlzLetMeWinDad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714824306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14349570, "authorName": "longhorizon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longhorizon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC - Rear cargo seats can likely be retrofitted here if really desired. I did that with my 960 by purchasing a set on eBay. Not a difficult job. They then provided the setting for several treasured family photos. Not to mention the road trip memories\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714825773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14349788, "authorName": "nickhaggstrom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickhaggstrom/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by nickhaggstrom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714828629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14349840, "authorName": "Samc3v", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samc3v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these (Same color combo), the wheels, awd, and 6 speed were an absolute blast. Numerous memories blasting through the mountains harassing sportbikes. One problem I seemed to always have was with the engine mounts. Has this one ever had issues with engine mounts breaking?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714829526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14350134, "authorName": "martin58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martin58/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by martin58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714832822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14350186, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Samc3v\r\nNever had that issue during my ownership, and looking through the Carfax from the original owner, don\u2019t see any indication of it being a problem. I am an old man, perhaps just never pushed the car hard enough to create that issue :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714833314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14350448, "authorName": "TheTransportEnjoyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetransportenjoyer/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by TheTransportEnjoyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714835615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14350575, "authorName": "Jett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jett/", "bidAmount": 12888, "content": "$12,888 bid placed by Jett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714836783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14350582, "authorName": "G7805T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g7805t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hands down - coolest color combo on BaT closing today and the 6MT is just icing on the cake!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714836855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14350904, "authorName": "martin58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martin58/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by martin58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714839558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14350953, "authorName": "rhMIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhmia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I absolutely don\u2019t *need* this car\u2026but\u2026.spec, color, condition, 3 pedals\u2026. \ud83d\ude31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714839940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351000, "authorName": "asegal17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asegal17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine mounts are kind of a a wear item on these. The top mount and torque mount like to fail. Thankfully they\u2019re very cheap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714840365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351039, "authorName": "Nsulaver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsulaver/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Nsulaver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714840741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351127, "authorName": "TheTransportEnjoyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetransportenjoyer/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by TheTransportEnjoyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714841179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351175, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Samc3v, the manual transmission puts more load on the engine mounts than the automatic cars, especially on takeoffs when the clutch is engaged", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714841501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351195, "authorName": "CHDJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chdjr/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by CHDJR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714841639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351208, "authorName": "CBG13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbg13/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by CBG13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714841710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351256, "authorName": "martin58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martin58/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by martin58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714841945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351340, "authorName": "CHDJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chdjr/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by CHDJR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714842313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351426, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 16444, "content": "$16,444 bid placed by Zugi-boo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714842675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351454, "authorName": "Dennismi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennismi/", "bidAmount": 16694, "content": "$16,694 bid placed by Dennismi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714842747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351482, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 16944, "content": "$16,944 bid placed by Zugi-boo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714842853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351496, "authorName": "Dennismi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennismi/", "bidAmount": 17194, "content": "$17,194 bid placed by Dennismi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714842915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351500, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised this isn\u2019t a bit higher. Only a few in this combo made.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714842928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351520, "authorName": "CHDJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chdjr/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by CHDJR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351538, "authorName": "Dennismi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennismi/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by Dennismi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351547, "authorName": "V70NAM56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v70nam56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've heard there are only 4 Flash Green 2005 Wagons in North America! Rare for sure!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351561, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 18444, "content": "$18,444 bid placed by Zugi-boo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351571, "authorName": "Dennismi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennismi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Knew this would happen! She's goin to 25+", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351594, "authorName": "Jritchiev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jritchiev/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Jritchiev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351633, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 19444, "content": "$19,444 bid placed by Zugi-boo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351659, "authorName": "Jritchiev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jritchiev/", "bidAmount": 19700, "content": "$19,700 bid placed by Jritchiev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351681, "authorName": "timwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timwig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm just here for the buzzer-beater bidding.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714843568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351692, "authorName": "martin58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martin58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "me too", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351699, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 20020, "content": "$20,020 bid placed by Zugi-boo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351731, "authorName": "Jritchiev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jritchiev/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Jritchiev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351735, "authorName": "V70NAM56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v70nam56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember our 2004 Flash Green Atacama Wagon. 6k miles, perfect, albeit automatic. This one looks great even with 148k!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714843739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351738, "authorName": "Turbo-Tastic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbo-tastic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s the right color, that\u2019s for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351760, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 21444, "content": "$21,444 bid placed by Zugi-boo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351791, "authorName": "Jritchiev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jritchiev/", "bidAmount": 21700, "content": "$21,700 bid placed by Jritchiev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714843940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351836, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 22020, "content": "$22,020 bid placed by Zugi-boo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714844059, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14351840, "authorName": "timwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timwig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. You guys like cutting it close!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714844079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351846, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With bidding on this No Reserve auction stuck at $13,250 just an hour ago, @Sonett68 must be breathing at bit easier now. This cool wagon is finally getting the respect it deserves. Congrats to both Seller and Buyer. You're both going to be winners here today!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714844099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14351880, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/4/24 for $22,020 to Zugi-boo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714844179, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14351903, "authorName": "candreae", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/candreae/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Zugi-boo", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714844241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14352314, "authorName": "Sonett68 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Exciting finish! Congratulations @Zugi-boo! \r\nThanks to everyone, this was a lot of fun, and I can breath normally again!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714845434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14352927, "authorName": "Zugi-boo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zugi-boo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes. Definitely an exciting auction to be a part of. Thank you @Sonett68 for the opportunity to give the R a new home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714847237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14356168, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just saw this now. An excellent car fetched an excellent price. Well done!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714867494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14358340, "authorName": "TedBobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedbobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714922373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14364308, "authorName": "arecks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arecks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I was just casually following this as I don't know much about Volvos, but the V-70R I've always liked with the manual. I was expecting it to maybe go for $10-12k. Well, no.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714961937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14366202, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@longhorizon sure but the integrated boosters are way better and take up zero room.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715009817, "type": "comment"}]