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Can I be happy with a non turbo?

posted by  rstarkie on  Mon Nov 21 04:20 CST 2005
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I'll chime with an opposing view. I really prefer the turbos for highway cars. I drive a 90 745T and an 89 244. Given the choice I always pick the turbo for long highway drives. It has the power to get you where you want to be rather quickly from a 75mph cruising speed. I think that good acceleration is as important as good brakes on the highway. I think it is part of a good defensive driving package...

If only Volvo had offered the 240 series with the B230FT. I hope to build one as a project car at some time.

I use 87 Octane in the turbo all the time. It works well for me.

Randy






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