850R what pit-falls??

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by Alistair Ross, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. Alistair Ross

    Alistair Ross Guest

    Seen a nice 97 850R, all the bells and whistles, good comprehensive service
    history, below average miles. What are the pit-falls with these cars apart
    from a speeding ticket.

    ttfn....Alistair
     
    Alistair Ross, Dec 17, 2007
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    Tim.. Guest

    Just the same as any 850 and T5 from the era. Is it auto or manual?

    Buy on condition and service records rather than milage.

    Make sure it is actually an R (right interior, and bumpers and wheels) and
    not a dressed up t5!

    Tim.
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    Tim.., Dec 17, 2007
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  3. Alistair Ross

    Alistair Ross Guest

    Its an auto.....Any ID on the VIN plate to id it as an 'R'?

    ttfn....Alistair
     
    Alistair Ross, Dec 17, 2007
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    c.fiedler Guest

    Alistair, given what you said, I would go with it, assuming the price
    isn't too dear. I have a '97 850 non-R and could not be happier.

    Chuck Fiedler
    Nothing but Volvo since 1974
     
    c.fiedler, Dec 18, 2007
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    Niels Bengaard Guest

    If you got the vin number its easy to check if its an original R model. Else
    the R model has leather / alcantara interiour. T5 models have full leather
    or leather / cloth.

    Greetings Niels
     
    Niels Bengaard, Dec 18, 2007
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  6. Alistair Ross

    Niels Bengaard Guest

    Its an auto.....Any ID on the VIN plate to id it as an 'R'?
    Just found a picture to show the interiour
    http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1889/img1537rt5.jpg

    Also the leather in the bottom of the steering wheel and on the parking
    brake handle is unique to the R model.

    Greetings Niels
     
    Niels Bengaard, Dec 18, 2007
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