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Advice needed on 850 purchase 850

I believe the 95 GLT wasn't a turbo, it was the normally aspirated 168 hp. Only the 97 850 glt had the light pressure.

Anyway, I have a 96 850T with 210,000 miles, no major problems. Recently replaced the fuel pump and starter. I previously had a 97 850 with 125,000. Didn't know that you need to replace the flame trap every so often, and that blew out my rear main seal ($1000)at 125,000 m. I had also had the condensor replaced ($1200) at around 105,000 m.

In general, parts are more expensive than Honda/Toyota. However, they are less likely to fail. But bricks tend to have no issues with the big ticket items like tranny and engine.

Hope this helps.
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'96 855 Wagon, 200k (and formerly 97 850, 120k)






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New Advice needed on 850 purchase [850]
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