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I'm thinking about buying a new car. Help me. :) 850

posted by  cancerman on  Sat Jun 7 06:21 CST 2003
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Good day. If you own a 700, you probably know (and love) me from the RWD section. I've driven FWD (but not an 850) before, and recgnize the advantages and disadvantages.

So, I am considering purchasing an 854, turbo if possible. I am particularly fond of the tail end on the pre-95 850's, and wonder if the 95-on 850 tail lights can be retrofitted.

Are there any potholes on the road to FWD I should be looking out for? Other than the tickets, are there any disadvantages to the turbo 5's? Are there expensive-to-fix systems like the 760/960 Nivomats I should look out for? And of course, how do I check for the various shortcomings that could cost me down the road.
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89 764 GLE 150k/ 86 745 GLE 240k






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