Buying an 850 T5

Nov 3rd, 2002, 11:08

Hi everyone, after many years of hot hatches etc I`m toying with the idea of buying an 850 T5 about a `95 vintage. I like the idea of it having 200bhp + but being very understated :7 so I`m looking for a little buying advice. I`d like one with leather, aircon, manual, cruise & a saloon. What should I look out for when buying & are the things I`ve mentioned standard on these cars or are they options?

Any tips and ideas greatfuly recieved :7

Lee

jamie28 · Nov 3rd, 2002, 16:58

im seling my 96 t5 saloon if you are interested.87k manual fvsh air con, traction, trip computer, electric seats and sunroof new mot tax and recent tyres. two owners £ 4750 ono . jamieh27@hotmail.com 07949837220 ( outer london).

Nov 3rd, 2002, 18:46

Sorry Jamie, the price is too high for my budget & I live in West Cumbria (only about 6hrs away from you)

Come on lads, any tips??

rstrang · Nov 3rd, 2002, 20:38

Thinks to watch out for:

Service history, make sure cam belt has been changed every 80,000 miles

Oil leaks can be expensive, engine is normally leak free. Could be engine out job if it's rear main.

Air con evaporator can quite often go faulty. If system drops in/out every few seconds could be more than a refill needed.

Worth getting some sort of warranty.

Hope this helps.

Richard

Nov 3rd, 2002, 11:08	#1
Big Lee Guest Location:	Buying an 850 T5 Hi everyone, after many years of hot hatches etc I`m toying with the idea of buying an 850 T5 about a `95 vintage. I like the idea of it having 200bhp + but being very understated :7 so I`m looking for a little buying advice. I`d like one with leather, aircon, manual, cruise & a saloon. What should I look out for when buying & are the things I`ve mentioned standard on these cars or are they options? Any tips and ideas greatfuly recieved :7 Lee

Nov 3rd, 2002, 16:58	#2
jamie28 Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2021 12:03 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: middlesex	RE: Buying an 850 T5 im seling my 96 t5 saloon if you are interested.87k manual fvsh air con, traction, trip computer, electric seats and sunroof new mot tax and recent tyres. two owners £ 4750 ono . jamieh27@hotmail.com 07949837220 ( outer london). __________________ I unleash my hammer with sadistic intent

Nov 3rd, 2002, 18:46	#3
Big Lee Guest Location:	RE: Buying an 850 T5 Sorry Jamie, the price is too high for my budget & I live in West Cumbria (only about 6hrs away from you) Come on lads, any tips??

Nov 3rd, 2002, 20:38	#4
rstrang Junior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2007 14:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reading	RE: Buying an 850 T5 Thinks to watch out for: Service history, make sure cam belt has been changed every 80,000 miles Oil leaks can be expensive, engine is normally leak free. Could be engine out job if it's rear main. Air con evaporator can quite often go faulty. If system drops in/out every few seconds could be more than a refill needed. Worth getting some sort of warranty. Hope this helps. Richard

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