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Want to upgrade from a 240 to 850. Warnings, thoughts? Can I find a manual 850? 850

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posted by  Alex Z on  Tue Dec 5 18:05 CST 2006
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Let me step out on a limb here: if you neglect the timing belt change to the point that it breaks, you're a moron. I wouldn't want to buy a 240 from someone who neglected something so critical in much the same way that I wouldn't want to buy ANY car from someone who ignored the timing belt. For the most part, timing belts don't spontaneously break. There's a prescribed schedule, if you adhere to it, you'll be fine.

Yes, the FWD cars are more complex, but they're still much more servicable than similar-era Japanese boxes. Some things are more difficult to service (some suspension stuff, some engine related stuff like the clutch), and some things are much easier (just about anything on the HVAC system) than on a 240.

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