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buy '94 850 or '94 940? 850

posted by  potteryguy on  Wed Apr 2 18:17 CST 2003
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so i looked at this '94 850 over the weekend (no turbo) w/ 144K but very well maintained. they've replaced the a/c evaporator, the rear main seals, new timing belt 20K ago, and brand new tires. tranny shifts fine w/ no clunks. they wanted $5,900 but now are willing to take $5,000.

but, having seen higher consumer ratings for the 940, i've tested a couple and see one online, a '94 w/ 120 K for $4,800, (NT) a 'certified' car, looks very clean, no major repairs, serviced every 10 K at dealer w/ all records, didn't ask if its the 8 valve...

so i'm unsure - i like the styling of the 850 better, a little curvyer around the edges, and the economy/sport thing and traction control could come in handy, but a couple volvo mechanics have told me the 940's the better car. yet, it i forget the extra miles on the 850, the plus is they've already done the big repairs - although i did see one guy who had to do the a/c evap TWICE...

the 940's i've driven were great. i'm sure i'd be happy w/ it. i'm just wondering if it's worth it to get the 850 for the sake of the added performance and the slightly 'sexier' style. (i AM still single, after all... :)

any thoughts?
thanks, byron






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