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Std. Trans - Replace gearbox or final drive for taller gearing? 850

posted by  KlausC on  Thu Aug 9 09:16 CST 2007
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Sven,
The newer cars with the 6 speed may not fit, but do not dispair. Most 850/S70 cars with auto get high 20mpgs. I drive my 98 R with a lead foot and get 28mpg on the highway, and I average 75mph on the computer :) Around town, about 21mpg. All of that with an automatic!
If you get the base model with a 5 speed, you should get 30-31mpg highway without any mods or overfilled tires. Just keep the fluids synthetic and the filters clean. You should be able to pass cars on I 95 and still smile :)

Just don't be like my brother in law -- 58mph on I 84!!! I wanted to get out and run!

Klaus
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Please answer, we need to know if the advice is good or bad. The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are 2 turbos :)






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