🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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If in doubt... flat out !
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Sept 10, 2011 11:12:22 GMT
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Yes the time has come, the e30 is just too small and a bigger estate is needed. I have had an eye for the 850 estate for a while but as its fwd its been on the bottom of the list, until now. So, what advice can anyone offer me on what to look for when buying? I will ideally be going for a t5 model, but my budget is £1000 max. Yes, Iknow.....will be hard too find a decent low mileage example but unfortunately thats all I have to play with. With love and care and a little dosh, surely a sub standard estate will end up driving and looking COOL
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Gav
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it  ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
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Sept 10, 2011 11:13:45 GMT
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PS........... the missus will be using it majority of the time for the school run etc......
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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Sept 10, 2011 14:27:04 GMT
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Can I add a side request for this can I add advice given to my buying guides resource?
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Sept 10, 2011 16:15:03 GMT
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Sept 10, 2011 17:00:47 GMT
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I bought a v70 for the exact same reason - the e30 we had didn't really work with buggies/other stuff!
I considered a t5, but the insurance kinda killed that idea - and ended up getting a 2.5tdi auto! for carrying kids/stuff it's great.
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Sept 10, 2011 17:07:48 GMT
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You'll be hard pressed to spend a grand on an 850 t5, they're that cheap at the moment, I would suggest signing up to vpcuk.org, theres always some good ones for sale on there and the members will steer you away from the junk
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Sept 10, 2011 17:34:47 GMT
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i had a T5 estate about 2 years ago, it was Awsome and i really meen that, mine was the auto and it had 18 inch alloys, lowered suspension and a front Volvo t5r strut brace, went like stink 140 mph and i used to chase boxters for fun ;D the reason i got rid of it was the auto box started slipping and the cost of petrol went through the roof, only got around 20 mpg which was not far of my old v8 range rover so she had to go, the insurance was less than my MK2 golf GTI but then i am old and have full no claims, still i loved it and would love another one if i could afford the petrol  |
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MK2 Cortina Estate
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Sept 10, 2011 19:06:08 GMT
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I would definitely recommend buying a turbo'd one, the standard 2 litre is very gutless up hills and acceleration. The 5 cylinder engines do sound lovely though..
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1989 Mini MG 1275 ~ 1987 VW Polo ~ 1989 Citroen 2CV ~ 1998 VW T4 ~ 2006 Volvo XC70
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
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Sept 10, 2011 21:22:26 GMT
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You'll be hard pressed to spend a grand on an 850 t5, they're that cheap at the moment, I would suggest signing up to vpcuk.org, theres always some good ones for sale on there and the members will steer you away from the junk thanks Clay will register with that site. As for fuel issue Rusty, I had an Impreza Turbo which when driven hard did low teens in mpg but when driven moderately consumption was much better. The missus covers about 10 miles a day on the school run and local trips to the shops etc. We will use it on our fortnightly trip up to London, this is where the e30 let us down. Lovely car to drive but just no room for two car seats and a lanky teenager in the back! Also, @ POPUPTOASTER, I am planning to get myself either a 340 or 360 Volvo as a project/daily drive to work. that strike engine site has started me going now........ Thanks for all responses. |
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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Sept 11, 2011 3:03:16 GMT
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Well, if the T5's over there are like the ones I've worked on here, there are two faults that seem to plague them as they age. Firstly, check to see that the engine is dry of oil where it meets the transmission. I've done several rear mains on these cars, and it's an engine out job which is just generally a pain in the  . The fix (according to Volvo, and it seems to be working for friends of mine) is simply keeping a clean PCV system to maintain acceptable levels of crankcase pressure. Naturally, if the engine is producing too much crankcase pressure for reasons unrelated to the PCV, the motor will continue to puke seals at a rate you will find difficult to believe. The second big issue that I've run into is regarding the ABS- the modules seem to like to fail. In many cases I've seen, the cracked internal connections that cause the failure can be re-soldered (if you're brave), but sometimes its easier to get a new one. It is quite an outlay though. Those are just my $0.02, based on my personal experiences. I'd love to have a T5 as a daily hack, and provided they're maintained there's no reason it won't be a great car for you as well! |
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
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Sept 11, 2011 15:18:36 GMT
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Well, if the T5's over there are like the ones I've worked on here, there are two faults that seem to plague them as they age. Firstly, check to see that the engine is dry of oil where it meets the transmission. I've done several rear mains on these cars, and it's an engine out job which is just generally a pain in the  . The fix (according to Volvo, and it seems to be working for friends of mine) is simply keeping a clean PCV system to maintain acceptable levels of crankcase pressure. Naturally, if the engine is producing too much crankcase pressure for reasons unrelated to the PCV, the motor will continue to puke seals at a rate you will find difficult to believe. The second big issue that I've run into is regarding the ABS- the modules seem to like to fail. In many cases I've seen, the cracked internal connections that cause the failure can be re-soldered (if you're brave), but sometimes its easier to get a new one. It is quite an outlay though. Those are just my $0.02, based on my personal experiences. I'd love to have a T5 as a daily hack, and provided they're maintained there's no reason it won't be a great car for you as well! Huh.....is this the same issue that the saabs had on some of their models circa98-00? I was researching into the Saab 9-5 wagon and the only negative besides having a crappy auto g/box was this similar issue. tried searching for remedies or preventitive maintanance procedures online but found none so scrapped the idea of getting one. Thanks for that bit of knowledge there! |
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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Sept 11, 2011 15:56:37 GMT
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PCV is an easy fix as long as your handy with a spanner. To check if the PVC needs changing, just take out the dipstick while the engine is running, if thers smoke, then it needs looking at.
ABS modules can be repaired for £60, theres always someone who will do it on the Volvo forums
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Sept 11, 2011 22:40:37 GMT
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Well timed thread this, I've just won an 850 T5 off the bay. Seven seater, manual, 115k and FSH, a steal at £720. I cant belive how much car that is for the money.
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R.S. Autotech. Servicing/Repairs/Diagnostics.
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Sept 12, 2011 14:49:20 GMT
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you could get a 2.0 turbo 940 estate. they are great. mine started out like that. ended up destroying a lot of expensive chav chariots off the lights right up to healthy speeds once i'd done with it.
850s are ok, the m90 manuals are very good
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
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Sept 12, 2011 23:31:43 GMT
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Well timed thread this, I've just won an 850 T5 off the bay. Seven seater, manual, 115k and FSH, a steal at £720. I cant belive how much car that is for the money. Well done there!! Sounds like you got a good bargain there, have you picked it up yet? As Claymore suggested, the vpcuk forum is a must, so much info on there. good luck with it and post some pics soon! ;D |
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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Sept 14, 2011 7:19:55 GMT
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Picked it up last night. So far I'm well impressed, its like driving a comfortable well furnished house. A world away from ny mk2 festerer.
It is an ex vpcuk car, its been for sale on there for a while at a grand.
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R.S. Autotech. Servicing/Repairs/Diagnostics.
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Sept 14, 2011 7:28:10 GMT
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Picked it up last night. So far I'm well impressed, its like driving a comfortable well furnished house. A world away from ny mk2 festerer. It is an ex vpcuk car, its been for sale on there for a while at a grand. If you haven't already signed up on vpcuk, come and say hello |
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Sept 14, 2011 8:29:07 GMT
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Yeah I plan to. Just been reading through it for the last dew days, loads of info on there.
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R.S. Autotech. Servicing/Repairs/Diagnostics.
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Sept 14, 2011 8:49:27 GMT
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pics! must have pics.
it wont be a million miles away from what my old 960 was like interior wise. cracking engines are those whiteblocks.
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Sept 14, 2011 9:21:03 GMT
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