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replacing my 88 240 with a 94 850 850

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posted by  archie777 on  Sat Nov 28 12:22 CST 2009
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Anything I should look out for? I know it needs the timing belt soon as it has 199,000 km's. Maybe water pump. I maintained my 240 for 10 years and it has 406,000 Km's on it.
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1988 245 340,000 Kms , 1990 740 GLE 16V 220,000 Kms








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    replacing my 88 240 with a 94 850 850

    posted by  blue244 on  Sat Nov 28 13:22 CST 2009
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    Maybe look for a later model 850 if possible? Is the 240 no longer usable?








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      replacing my 88 240 with a 94 850 850

      posted by  Tapsa on  Sat Nov 28 20:54 CST 2009
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      Hi,
      based on 2x850-94 experience with 300k and 225k kms I would state the model year quite reliable and cheap to own compared to newer model years.
      Pluses: more reliable ABS, OBD inbuilt no - reader needed, 4gear automatic cheap to flush.
      Negative: old is always old, brakes need work, engine & tire support pushings start to be worn out, etc.
      Comparison: I past 3years I've spent more mone in my V70d5awd-05 than in those two 850s together in 15years together.
      Of course you may not compare those cars either.

      br Tapsa







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