At $16,000, Would This 2004 Volvo V70R Be A Ball To Own?

The 2004 Volvo V70R is a rare model with a six-speed manual transmission, shifted via a unique ‘space ball’ stick.

This ‘enthusiast-owned’ car has been well-maintained and features a number of updates, including a high-pressure turbocharged five-cylinder engine and Haldex-imbued AWD.

The 2.5-liter DOHC inline five-cylinder engine produces 300 horsepower from the factory, but this one has been modified with updates to its breathing and boost control, potentially increasing its power output.

The car has been thoroughly maintained, with all fluids replaced with OEM-spec liquids or high-quality alternatives, and almost every weakness of the P2 platform has been addressed.

The seller is asking $16,000 for the car, which comes with a clean title and a number of original, uninstalled new parts, including a timing belt and water pump kit, load area luggage rails, and a Volvo factory computer programmer and diagnostic code reader.

With 155,000 miles on the clock, the car shows well, with minor degradation of the black plastic trim on the bumper and some wear in the cabin. The question is, is $16,000 a reasonable price for this well-maintained and updated V70R?