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850 - too many problems 850 1996

Don't know if I should keep this car - 850R Wagon. I am probably reaching the critical mass ...
These are the repairs done so far ( I bought the car 6 months ago):
1. Changing the seals/gasket/o-ring around the timimng belt to stop oil leaks from the drivers site. Big job. $$$
2. Changing the rear engine seals, etc. Another big job. $$$
3. The air con is very weak. I can hear the relay clicking. By reading the postings it implies the evaporator - 6-7 hours labour. Third big job. $$$
4. The left rear break cylinder blocked and damaged the rear disks. They had to be replaced with new pads of course. $$$
5. One of the hinges on the driver's door had to be wielded. $$$
6. And few other minors. $

So far is seems like never ending story. Very frustrating. The car is less reliable then my old 740 Turbo 89 (260K km). I am absolutely convinced. Not to mention Toyota Camry - legendary reliability.
On the other hand I like how 850 drives and handles. It is very addictive - don't know way. It is also very fast, can't deny it.
So do I sell it, or keep it ? Spent a lot of money ... but what's next ?
Any opinion will be appreciated. Have you had similar dilemma ?

Cheers Steven
850 R Wagon 130K (km), 740T 260K (km)






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posted by  someone claiming to be Steven  on Wed Aug 17 03:00 CST 2005 >


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