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Well I got it! 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be Kevin in Alaska on  Wed Apr 16 15:24 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Well, I don't know if you all remember me but I posted a message about a month and a half ago asking advice about purchasing a '97 T5. Long story short, I picked the car up tonite....$10k (US) It's in great shape, came complete with service history (seems to be complete) NOW.....I KNOW there's got to be gremlins associated with this model and surely someone here could inform me as to what to look for? ALL help is greatly appreciated!!! - Kevin

'93 945 160k and runnin' strong; '97 850 T5 (our new addition) (black on grey, btw)







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    Well I got it! 850 1997

    posted by  someone claiming to be 93&97850'S on  Wed Apr 16 23:32 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    its a great car, good luck with it








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    Well I got it! 850 1997

    posted by  someone claiming to be icithecat on  Wed Apr 16 17:23 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Congrats.
    Should make a lovely snowplow.








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    Well I got it! 850 1997

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Wed Apr 16 16:37 CST 2003
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    Kevin - Look for good advice, repair instructions, and the best prices you can get on parts - you do not need to look for gremlins, they will find you.

    Keep all your fluids in great shape and enjoy the ride.

    I hope you have good luck with your new brick.
    --
    3 8s & 2 7s 740,000 miles total








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      Thanks James 850 1997

      posted by  someone claiming to be Kevin in Alaska on  Wed Apr 16 18:29 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      I'm going to spend a couple of days going thru the service tickets thoroughly, quite a performance jump from our 'grocery getter', I'll be back with questions I'm sure. - Kevin

      '93 945 160k and runnin' strong; '97 850 T5 (our new addition)








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        Congrats 850 1997

        posted by  genie on  Thu Apr 17 02:36 CST 2003
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        Kevin,

        Best of luck with your new volvo. As James says, "the gremlins will find you if there are any." Other than that it's a lovely car. You'll find this place to be the best for getting help when you needed it.
        Good luck and congrats
        ihsan








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          'You do not need to look for gremlins, they will find you.' 850 1997

          posted by  someone claiming to be Punxsutawney Phil on  Thu Apr 17 06:01 CST 2003 [RELATED]

          True enough. And once you exterminate any gremlins that you find, more will hatch!

          I've NEVER, ever had a car that was both so much fun to drive and so comfortable, yet so annoyingly inreliable!

          Good luck, and check out Bay13 for the common problems and their fixes.

          -Punxsutawney Phil








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            OK, dumb question..... 850 1997

            posted by  someone claiming to be Kevin in Alaska on  Thu Apr 17 15:33 CST 2003 [RELATED]

            What's 'Bay13'? I already own a 945 and get much of my questions answered about it on that board, is that an area of brickboard I have yet to discover? Thanks again.








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              OK, dumb question..... 850 1997

              posted by  Erwin on  Fri Apr 18 03:34 CST 2003
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              These two websites should be in every 850 owner's toolbox. Great cars. Stay on top of it. I haven't had any of major issues with mine but find I must be attentive to all the signals she (definetly female) gives me that somethings not right. Ignore and pay.

              http://www.volvospeed.com/bay13.htm

              http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/

              Congratulations,
              --
              Erwin in Memphis, '88 745t 183,000 miles, '95 855t For Sale








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                OK, dumb question..... 850 1997

                posted by  someone claiming to be billy dee on  Mon Apr 21 09:34 CST 2003 [RELATED]

                I would suggest you reister at www.swedespeed.com also!!! It's covers alot more than just problems with our bricks and alot of members are from europe! I find it more helpful in some aspects than BB! check it out! BTW, I have the same car. Mine is a silver/grey with graphite interior! Check the gallery for some pixs. all the best, Ciao.







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