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1995/1996 850 T5-R or T5 sedan/wagon...... Undecided?????? 850

posted by  Valles on  Tue Jan 29 05:02 CST 2002
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Volvo's are great cars. Between my parents and I we have had 4 of them and alwys loved them.

My wife and I have a 97 855 R (855 = wagon) and absolutely love it. When I first bought it my wife was iritated since she wanted a sedan, but that only lasted for about 5 minutes. Now she drives it so much she won't let me near it.

Yes the suspension on the T-5 and R models are somewhat harsh, but no worse than any real sport suspension on any other car would be. I'll be buying the Bisteins next year so I can't comment on them yet.

Engine wise, all I can say is I love it. I run synthetic oil for the turbo, 5000 mile oil changes with dealer filters and I have never had an engine related problem in 80,000 miles except for a leaking vacuum line once last year. Just be sure to change the timing belt regularly! a broken timing belt means a new engine. on the other hand, I've never heard of a belt breaking at less than the recommended change interval.

Stock it is a great ride. Fixed up with aftermarket goodies it is even better.
--
Nathan Valles, Black 855R, Tint






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