i'll take the $500 + 14,000 kms. that to me is a better buy/valuewise.
regards

The differences between the 850T and 850R are mostly cosmetic.

What you might have heard about is the V70R which has much-feared the AWD system, with it's hyper-expensive (and breakable) angle gear/bevel gear.

-bill d cat

if it were a problem on a t5r...then it'd be a problem on the turbo....what kind of problems were u hearing? the suspension may be harder on t5r than turbo cause of 17" vs 16" wheels, and stiffer shocks/springs and larger sway bars.

most common were the pnp switch mentioned ealier, the ac sometimes goes at 70k (usually needs to be recharged). the suspension mounts may need replacement. the engine and turbo should usually last a long time. trim may need some attention, but which old car doesn't. just make sure it doesn't rattle, get's really annoying after a while. i'm sure there are other little things to look for.

They are virtually same cars - the only difference is the chip that produces extra 10HP, the interior with alcantara leather inserts in T5R, different front spoiler and 17 inch wheels on T5R (smaller 16 inches were optional). Just pick one you like more...(color, wheels, etc.) if they are they are in the same condition...
T5R is a more desirable car on the used car market...