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Looking at a 96 850 Turbo wagon... 850 1996

posted by  a3matrix on  Mon Feb 4 07:14 CST 2008
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Trying to find a buyers checklist of things to look at and questions to ask.
Things I know so far: Clean Carfax fwiw, 112k on odometer, timing belt changed at 75k, one owner but being sold via used car dealer.
I have not seen the car in person yet but most likely will this week, and soon.
I know to look at the rear seal to see if it is leaking as this is a known issue. I was hoping to get some additional knowledge from the board so I can go into this fully loaded.
Thanks for any input.
Drew
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'92 745








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    Looking at a 96 850 Turbo wagon... 850 1996

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Feb 5 05:33 CST 2008
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    The other "big" item is the evaporator for the AC, a $1200 fix. Check the tranny fluid, it needs to be red. Check the front suspension for clunks and other noises, that car may not have been maintained - TB should have been at 70K miles.
    Make sure all of the warning lights come on when you put the key in pos II.

    Klaus
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    The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are a 95 854T and a 98 V70R :)







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