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"R" manual slower than T-5 auto??? 850 1995

posted by  someone claiming to be Michael from Sydney on  Sun Feb 25 11:09 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Hi all,

I have just had an email from someone who wants to buy an R but stated

> I am based in Sydney an am looking at buying a 2nd hand '96 850R manual s/wagon with 46k on the

> clock. It is very straight, but I tested a '94 T5 sedan on the same day (auto) and it seemed

> noticeably quicker under hard acceleration... The dealer wants $38 000.00 for the 850 R and this

> power thing is the only real reservation I am having about parting with the cash. Do you know of any

>> places I may have the car independently given the once over (...etc)

I can help him with the info on specialists to sus the car out, but I was wondering whether any of you have thoughts on the matter. I thought that the R should definitely pack more wallop than an auto T-5.

thanks

Michael

(PS Those in America, don't freak out over the cost, it is $AUD!)





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