And, covet I did.

Don't know when and how it started, but I became fond of 850 styling (855, actually). Subtle differences from V70, but I liked it boxier. We happened to be wondering about hauling extra cargo (2 kids, but 2 sedans). Thought about a new minivan or suv, but felt getting an 855 would save money, provide enough cargo space, w/o sacrificing safety.

After 2 months of agonizing search, I finally found and bought a '96 855T I liked. Thanks to those that replied to my questions, and thank you all for such a good source of information. I felt like I knew what to look for after reading old posts and questions/answers. Now that I have one myself, I hope to make a positive contribution to the board. (Was posting under a different handle, btw).

I could've paid a little less, but the car was in an excellent condition with all the records, fairly low mileage, got thumbs up from my mechanic (maybe he just got tired of me bringing the cars to his shop). I know some people waited over a year for the right one & I could've been more patient, but I was spending waaaay too much time in my search, at work and at home. I even walked up to one 855T owner in the parking lot to see if he was selling & gave him my business card in case he changed his mind, left a note on the windshield for another, my head was turning each time I saw an 855 on the street... I was obsessed!

Now that I have one, I feel this strange anti-climatic 'low' and don't know what to do with my time (work, perhaps?). Unfortunately, I get to drive only during the weekends & evenings (it was for my wife to drive kids around). It's amazing how I now willingly volunteer for late night shopping and errands. :)

Sorry for ramblings. Perhaps this belongs to 'Stories' forum', but not many seem to post it there.

Thanks again.

- '93 944
- '96 855T