I'm thinking about buying a 95 Volvo 850 Turbo. It's a $1000 do I go for it Veeky Forums?
>Inb4
>FWD
>Estate
>Auto
95 Volvo 850 Turbo
Jordan Morgan
Brayden Thomas
get ready to learn how to work on volvos if you do.
that's a sedan/saloon not an estate.
Jaxson Watson
not a bad price.. but make sure:
*the timing belt has been changed recently
*the PCV system has been serviced in the last 3 years or so
*the charge pipes aren't coated in oil (a little oil film is okay)
>first things to do:
*Tuneup (new plugs, wires, dizzy cap and rotor)
*get a v70 TCV,; stock 850 one is 8-10 psi of boost, v70 one is a pierburg and rated to around 10-12
*flush the ATF
*watch based robert talk about p80s
youtube.com
William Barnes
Also here's a swedish intro video for a '97
youtu.be
and the obligatory crash video
youtube.com
Ryan Harris
Going to be driving in shit conditions, lots of snow. Should I go for a 850 Sedan or the station wagon? Want the station wagon for use like a small truck, but I'm worried the weight on the back might make the FWD shit in snow
Angel Kelly
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also best thing with owning a old Volvo, is that you get to watch comfy robert´s vids.
Jeremiah Fisher
They're Scandinavian, built for snow. It should feel right at home.
Chase Gutierrez
>designed by swedes
>built by belgians
>with german parts
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Luke Myers
it wont make any difference. If one has the tracs system go for that though. mine spins tires pretty easily when the turbo spools, even with goodyear studded tires. if you put some chains on they even do a decent job as a snowplow.
Ethan Wood
99 s70 glt owner here.
>inb4 ETM
mine is auto too but they're great cars if you do the proper maintenance of course. watch out for the ABS module which is known to fail.
Logan Morgan
Saw this 97 850 for $1400, would it make a good shitbox for my first car or is the maintenance really that expensive?
There is also a 97 S70 for $1k
Noah Johnson
>he doesn't know that max torque is at 2.5k RPM
there's a reason it has a winter mode try using it
>had to go up a slippery wet 9% grade driveway constantly
>if I didn't put it in winter mode i would always chirp tires
>he doesn't know about the bad soldering
the unit solenoids are fine the board just got cold soldered
Jason Reed
if you can figure out how to do it yourself it isnt bad but taking it to a shop will get expensive quick. Maintenance is a lot less of a hassle on non turbo cars but they're slow and usually not optioned as well.
Julian Smith
not a terrible price.
get the s70 tho, updated version of the same ca
>'97 s70
are U in canada? US model s70s started in '98
if u are in canada just wait until a manual appears
Evan Scott
>turbo maintenance is a hassle
uhh it's just more frequent oil changes br/o/
Ryder Jones
Nah man I'm American, I'm just going by what the listing said.
Here is the s70
charlotte.craigslist.org
Robert Sullivan
>404
we'll never know
Kayden Gonzalez
>he doesn't know I live in alaska
tries to tell me about winter driving.
wasn't a witty filename. That was driving home from work.
>wintermode
>making the car take off in 3rd
I only use it if it's a super slick intersection and turn it off as soon as I'm doing about 10.
You seem pretty condescending for a Vobro, You might want to trade it for an Audi.
David Morales
no they gum up the pcv worse, especially if full synthetic wasn't used. There is charge piping, oil and coolant lines to and from the turbo, the turbo itself. more stuff in the way, heat rotted vacuum lines, bad compressor bypass valve diaphragms, burnt up turbo control valves. much more likely to be hooned and have hammered motor and trans mounts.
These cars are 20 years old now and every single one needs some love somewhere.
Jayden Lewis
plz, get defensive like you always do
>and go put diesel into something the doesn't need it
>vehicle repair =/= vehicle maintenance
you forgot extra varnishing of the IAC u fgt
Kayden Parker
what the fuck did I put diesel in? only my work truck and my bobcat run on oil.
I think you're confused sir. And I still think you sound rude.
You'll be doing repairs as well. I suppose you're right though.
pubescent boys, always getting their panties in a bunch.
Isaiah Turner
Speaking of Volvos, would any of you recommend I get this? I've gotten really into the look of some Volvo wagons and they seem so hard to find. I've read a lot about repair nightmares with Volvos but maybe I could deal with it anyway.
Any opinions?
John Smith
>It's a $1000
Fuck yea long as it's in good condition.
That car is fun as fuck, dat straight 5 turbo sound mmmm