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Blue 8 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by br850

I have a very smart high mileage 850 estate that runs like a swiss watch and I really like it. I'm a bit older than you and I did my fast time on on Triumph Bonneville's and similar. I finished up with a self built 750 T120 RTT replica that flew. I just had to go faster and faster until one day I ran out of road.
Now I drive Volvo's because the injuries that I suffered make sitting in most other cars torture.
I keep thinking about a T5 but maybe its just the lunatic biker thats still in my head somewhere.
Its a bit like the pretty girl at the bar in the pub. You would love just a little squeeze but you know that it will get you in a whole lot of trouble if you try it.

Keep the 850

Love your philosophy , (spelling?) really made me chuckle
Nice one fella

Georgey dee · Jun 3rd, 2009, 10:53

I'd keep your current car.

I sold my 2.5 854 for a 2.5T S70 in 2000. I wished i'd never bothered!

Blue 8 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgey dee

I'd keep your current car.

I sold my 2.5 854 for a 2.5T S70 in 2000. I wished i'd never bothered!

Why mate ?

Georgey dee · Jun 3rd, 2009, 14:35

I went for the newer S70 just because it was newer. I don't know why I got rid of the 850. I suppose I just wanted a change. Well,,,,,, I got a change. I went from never going to the garage to going every other month for work.

I wanted a newer car with a bit more power but really I had just got bored with my 850. The S70 I got was a total lemon. The head gasket went twice the Turbo went the IC developed a leak the trim kept falling appart the electrics were ****.. the list goes on.....

I would stick with the devil you know. I get bored with cars so a bit of moding usually keeps my want to change at bay.

I would gently mod your current car and stick with it.

PS. I got rid of my 850R in 2008. Wished I'd kept that car too. LOL! I'll never learn!

Blue 8 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgey dee

I went for the newer S70 just because it was newer. I don't know why I got rid of the 850. I suppose I just wanted a change. Well,,,,,, I got a change. I went from never going to the garage to going every other month for work.

I wanted a newer car with a bit more power but really I had just got bored with my 850. The S70 I got was a total lemon. The head gasket went twice the Turbo went the IC developed a leak the trim kept falling appart the electrics were ****.. the list goes on.....

I would stick with the devil you know. I get bored with cars so a bit of moding usually keeps my want to change at bay.

I would gently mod your current car and stick with it.

PS. I got rid of my 850R in 2008. Wished I'd kept that car too. LOL! I'll never learn!

Ive had a few other members pm me about not getting an S/V 70 as they dont seem to be quite so well put together in there option to the older 8`s they have owned.

Also really surprised at just how many have voted for me not to get a Turbo but to stick with what ive got, i thought it would of been the other way round lol

View Poll Results: This is what i would do in your situation Blue
Id keep your current car	23	85.19%
Id sale your current car and buy a T5	4	14.81%
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 10:53	#32
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	I'd keep your current car. I sold my 2.5 854 for a 2.5T S70 in 2000. I wished i'd never bothered! __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Jun 3rd, 2009, 14:35	#34
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	I went for the newer S70 just because it was newer. I don't know why I got rid of the 850. I suppose I just wanted a change. Well,,,,,, I got a change. I went from never going to the garage to going every other month for work. I wanted a newer car with a bit more power but really I had just got bored with my 850. The S70 I got was a total lemon. The head gasket went twice the Turbo went the IC developed a leak the trim kept falling appart the electrics were ****.. the list goes on..... I would stick with the devil you know. I get bored with cars so a bit of moding usually keeps my want to change at bay. I would gently mod your current car and stick with it. PS. I got rid of my 850R in 2008. Wished I'd kept that car too. LOL! I'll never learn! __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

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