As the subject line stated, I'm the new owner of a blue on black 745ti. Maybe they're all intercooled? I'm not sure. I have to admit I haven't researched this model as heavily as the 240 my wife wants but I couldn't pass up this one for me. I'll be picking it up in a week. Price was $1790. Mileage is a moderate 183,000. Carfax report was perfect.

One owner, dealer serviced on schedule it's entire life, new turbo & exhaust, M46 manual etc. The black interior and manual tranny made me do it. IPD sways are first on the list after I replace anything needing immediate attention.

My '95 855t goes up for sale as soon as this one's in the garage.

Black and blue; perfect.
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Erwin in Memphis, '95 855t

Selling a 855 for a 745?
Erwin, You just bought my exact car (179k) and I'm still happy with it though it seems to be needing something like motor mounts to smooth out the slowly evolving highway harshness. I am curious though why you are going from an 850 back to 740. I've just assumed an 855 was next up for me when the 745 has been around to long. Can I ask, is there something about 850s that you didn't care for? I'd appreciate hearing any comments you might have about owning one. This 745 of mine has never failed start imediately in five years in Minnesota. My one hitch was the aluminum cased trans wore to where it woundn't shift anymore. It was replaced with an earlier cast iron case unit and all is well. Thanks, B Allen.

"Black and blue; perfect."

You could call it "bruise".
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Chris Herbst, in Wisconsin.

Nice price. Congratulations.

That car looks really sharp, plus all the toys AND the driver airbag/ABS.
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Chris Herbst, in Wisconsin.

Nice find! Rare car, with the M46. Should be a pretty solid car
as far as teh driveline goes. WIth a new turbo, you're as good as gold.
Yes, in fact all the 740/940T cars are intercooled. When going over it,
pay close attention to those big rubber hoses to the intercooler and intake,
looking for accumulated oil and the subsequent rubber-rot damage that
happens when a turbo spews oil through the system. Any pinholes (or worse!)
must be addressed right away.

When planning the upgrades, include a lower control arm brace- you'll be pleased with the results. It's a steel bar shaped like a W that goes under the engine. Lots of interesting 15" alloys out there for it, but only 1 factory choice for 16", which is the Hydras that came on '90 740T, and 91-94 940T cars. If you're interested. I think your wheel style, the 5-spokes that resemble the 240T (VIrgo) wheel, is called the Draco. They're just about the lightest factory wheel combo you can get, but do bend rather easily and regularly- look for a couple of spares if you plan on keeping them.

Have fun with it!
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 88 744GLE, 91 244: 808K total

Thanks Chris and Rob. You two are always there with solid advice. I'm pretty psyched about getting this baby home and doing triage. After any potentially stranding or running issues are dealt with I'm moving directly to suspension. I don't know what's been replaced and when just yet, Keystone Volvo in PA is mailing me the service history.

I was looking, in IPD's catalog, at the control arm brace you mentioned Rob and they also have a unit by Cherry Turbo that ties those two points together as well as tying them to what looks like the cross member under the trans. As part of a package they also sell CT's strut tower brace.

First thing I'll inspect though are suspension bushings, (control arm and radius arm) ball joints, tie rod ends etc. "No rust" is claimed but I'm sure if I look hard enough I'll find some to deal with under the car. Fifteen years in Pennsylvania must have exacted some toll.

I'll tell the tale of the 1000 mile winter trek home here when I retreive it.

Vanity plate? "Penta" of course. In the '70s we had a 21' Orlando Clipper while living in Panama. Powered by Volvo with an OMC stern drive.

Regards,

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Erwin in Memphis, '95 855t