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DO NOT TRADE the 740 850

posted by  jda2000 on  Tue Apr 13 03:43 CST 2004
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Whatever you decide to buy, DO NOT get rid of the 740 wagon. Reliable, roomy, inexpensive to maintain and plenty of cargo space. Get good snow tires, and you'll be set. The 740 is a great workhorse with that red B230 engine.

The 850/v70 wagon is faster, nicer looking but more expensive to maintain, and has difficult access for common repairs, as the engine compartment is very crowded, a nightmare for the DIY. Also the electronics are problematic.

My 2c, keep the 740 wagon and get a japanese FWD for your other car, or even better get a '95 940 turbo wagon.

Cheers,
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'98 v70 GLT John, Tampa Bay






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