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Turbo: How many miles are TOO many miles? What to look for? 850

Looking at purchasing a '94-'95 850 Turbo to keep as a second car- a "play toy" that I'd like to have some fun with. I'm not planning to modify it at first, but maybe later on down the line. For right now it would be "restoring" it by cleaning it up and having a little fun at the dragstrip and at traffic lights...he he.

Anyway, I want the engine to be able to perform under heavy stress, should I decide to spend a hot summer afternoon at the dragstrip. Without knowing much about the service history of a particular car, what mileage would you consider to be TOO high? ie; when should I begin to worry about things likely going wrong under the hood? And in looking at these cars on dealership lots and in people's lawns, what are a few things I should automatically look for in order to help insure my purchase of a reliable and solid 850 Turbo?

Thanks in advance
andrew

ps- anyone know of a good 850 Turbo for sale CHEAP in Texas? :)






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