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Learn from the negative comments, but take them with a grain of salt. The problems pointed out in the posts below do seem to be recurring problems and are often discussed on this board, but don't get the idea that all of us 850 owners have had to shell out mega bucks to maintain our bricks.
I had a 240 for 13 years and moved to a 97 850 GLT. I loved the 240, but I couldn't be happier about the change to the 850. With the light pressure turbo, it's a world apart from the 240 in terms of performance, and much better in the snow and mountains. Also, the model I got is chock full of bells and whistles that my 240 didn't have.
I spent some money on a new timing belt at 70,000 and had to replace the ABS module (about 450-500 bucks), but otherwise the maintenance has been low for the couple years that I've had it, and I love driving it!
Do a lot of research, get a turbo, and have the car checked out thoroughly by at least one mechanic (I went to two.) The 850 may not last as long as the 240 and may be more expensive to maintain, but the benefits for me have far outweighed the negatives. I will keep and enjoy this car until I can afford one of the new S-40 T-5's.
Good luck!
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