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choices, choices . . . 240 or 850 ? 200

posted by  Smitty on  Sun May 2 05:32 CST 2004
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I'm on my second 245, and the wife has an 855. If I want to go fast, or enjoy creature comfort, it's the 855, hands down. With Bilsteins and sticky tires, even the base model handle better than any FWD car I've driven. However - when I want the FEEL inputs from the car, and shift gears for myself (the 855 has an automatic), or I need to carry larger stuff, the 245 is my choice.

Service-wise, I can't do too much on the 850 (I hesitate to touch the t-belt because it's a twin cam and an interference engine) beyond fluids, filters, brakes and plugs, unlike the 240 - but OTOH, the car is utterly reliable.

Pick the style you like and you'll be happy with either.






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