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Thinking of buying a 850 wagon w/turbo 850

posted by  someone claiming to be sweethoney on  Fri Dec 3 02:44 CST 2004 [RELATED]

HiYall,

Im driving an old reliable 240 dl wagon, that has been pretty great over the years, other than a problem with the overdrive solenoid and a shoddy electrical system. The biggest common problem is the electrical system acting as if it has ghosts. Its always interesting.

So I am looking at buying a 1995 850 wagon with turbo. It has about 150 k miles.

Im wondering what the common problems with this model might be?

and if they get expensive and become a headache long term?

Coping with the eccentricies of the 240 have been worth while.

What kind of mileage can I expect from an 850? Im getting about 25-28MPG in the 240.

thanks much,

sweethoney






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