850 Owners Engine of choice - Page 3

Blue 8 · May 28th, 2009, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Cazzzooom

Surely getting around turbo lag is easy, dip the clutch, up the revs and ease the clutch back in?
That's what I do anyway

..pmsl..

AndysR · May 28th, 2009, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Blue 8

Cheers Andy

Yes im still thinking about it, well more than thinking really, im half heatedly looking for a 854 CDt5 or a S70 CD t5, ive had a few turbos before, inc a escort and a couple of Saabs which i liked very much

but then both had low mileage , its the fear of a 160k+ Turbo that worries me.

I can see what you mean re. the 160k plus mileage issue but a turbo rebuild isn't as much as you think if the main components aren't badly damaged. Would you consider other trim levels possibly even an R whats your budget?

st5ve · May 28th, 2009, 22:57

Blue I am with Andy, I think if you look at your budget you might not be that far of looking at a T5-R or an R.
Mileage wise I have a 855 R with just under 240k miles and is very relaible, if you lived closer I would take you out in all my 850's, they all have diffrent mileage and diffrent stages of tune. If you buy a dog it can be expensive to bring back to what it should be. Take your time in choosing and drive plenty of them so you get to know what they are like.

I have had nearly every model in the 850 range and have to say the only engine I did not like was the 2ltr, the deisel is a fantastic engine and very reliable when maintained correctly. My prefrence is the 2.3 turbo, silky smooth and an absolute pleasure to drive.

clan998 · Jun 11th, 2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Blue 8

Cheers Andy

Yes im still thinking about it, well more than thinking really, im half heatedly looking for a 854 CDt5 or a S70 CD t5, ive had a few turbos before, inc a escort and a couple of Saabs which i liked very much

but then both had low mileage , its the fear of a 160k+ Turbo that worries me.

Hi Blue

Medway Towns ?????? your in my neck of the woods ... Im in Chatham !
Ive an 855R ( 170 k ) and the Mrs has an 855t5 ( 102k ) your more than welcome to try both if that helps any ? PM me if your interested

T5 engine for me everytime .... Power if you want it but more than happy pottering around . We get fairly good mpg on ours 25 - 32 on average

Rich

bigV · Jun 12th, 2009, 17:47

It has to be either the T5 or diesel. All the petrol engines are returning 20mpg around town and cruising on the motorway they will all be around the same, so you might as well have the extra power of the T5 engine.

The TDI is decent for economy but hard to find.

Volgrrr · Jun 13th, 2009, 06:10

I like the quick response that is obtainable on the T5 if you run into a tricky situation that needs a little oomph and agility to get out of (hopefully this doesn't happen all too often but I, like many others, have been caught in that situation).

I have talked to many other Volvo drives (not T5 owners) and I've come up with the distinct impression they don't quite comprehend there is a model of Volvo running that looks just the same as there's - but that's where the similarity ends.

Probably 95% of the time my vehicle doesn't get into turbo mode and the economy is reasonable in my opinion (about 30 m.p.g highway - 24 mixed city) and it hasn't cost me any more maintenance wise than previous vehicles I've owned.

My wife won't touch the T5 as it frightens the hell out of her (she drives a 240 estate), and there is absolutely no way in which the two vehicles can be compared because they are alike as chalk and cheese, the only common feature being the emblem that identifies both of these vehicles as being Volvos.

smudgethecat · Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:15

No brainer, the t5 is easily the best engine available, its what ever you want it to be if you fancy just bimbling around taking it easy its as flexible and docile as you like, however if you need to get past that cardigan clad bozo whos creating mayhem with his van towing antics you can be past in a instant (not forgeting of course to give the traditional agincourt salute as you pass him) the other great thing is running costs reliabilty etc are on a par generally with the lesser models

alv70d1999 · Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:22

prefer the diesel myself..... still got plenty of power and does a good 38mpg(auto)

smudgethecat · Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:31

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Originally Posted by alv70d1999

prefer the diesel myself..... still got plenty of power and does a good 38mpg(auto)

having recently driven a d5 id say after the t5 there the best engine far better power delivery than the gutless n\a cars with great mpg

alv70d1999 · Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:34

mines only a 10v tdi(audi) with 140 bhp but it goes like hell for a diesel with 190k on the clock.... i love it to bits.

View Poll Results: Owners engine of choice
2.0 10v	6	1.86%
2.0 20v	19	5.88%
2.3 T5	157	48.61%
2.5 10V	42	13.00%
2.5 20V	55	17.03%
2.5 LPT	14	4.33%
2.5 tdi	30	9.29%
Voters: 323. You may not vote on this poll

Jun 12th, 2009, 17:47	#25
bigV Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2016 20:16 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coventry View Photos By: bigV	It has to be either the T5 or diesel. All the petrol engines are returning 20mpg around town and cruising on the motorway they will all be around the same, so you might as well have the extra power of the T5 engine. The TDI is decent for economy but hard to find. __________________ 1994 T5 Auto. MTE remap, TME cat-back, Strut Brace, HID's, 302mm brakes.

Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:34	#30
alv70d1999 I've Been Banned Last Online: Sep 28th, 2010 12:05 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: button moon	mines only a 10v tdi(audi) with 140 bhp but it goes like hell for a diesel with 190k on the clock.... i love it to bits. Last edited by alv70d1999; Jun 23rd, 2009 at 12:32.

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May 28th, 2009, 22:57	#23
st5ve S60 R Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2019 11:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: United Kingdom	Blue I am with Andy, I think if you look at your budget you might not be that far of looking at a T5-R or an R. Mileage wise I have a 855 R with just under 240k miles and is very relaible, if you lived closer I would take you out in all my 850's, they all have diffrent mileage and diffrent stages of tune. If you buy a dog it can be expensive to bring back to what it should be. Take your time in choosing and drive plenty of them so you get to know what they are like. I have had nearly every model in the 850 range and have to say the only engine I did not like was the 2ltr, the deisel is a fantastic engine and very reliable when maintained correctly. My prefrence is the 2.3 turbo, silky smooth and an absolute pleasure to drive.

Jun 13th, 2009, 06:10	#26
Volgrrr Volgrrr Last Online: Jul 18th, 2011 02:55 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Warrak	I like the quick response that is obtainable on the T5 if you run into a tricky situation that needs a little oomph and agility to get out of (hopefully this doesn't happen all too often but I, like many others, have been caught in that situation). I have talked to many other Volvo drives (not T5 owners) and I've come up with the distinct impression they don't quite comprehend there is a model of Volvo running that looks just the same as there's - but that's where the similarity ends. Probably 95% of the time my vehicle doesn't get into turbo mode and the economy is reasonable in my opinion (about 30 m.p.g highway - 24 mixed city) and it hasn't cost me any more maintenance wise than previous vehicles I've owned. My wife won't touch the T5 as it frightens the hell out of her (she drives a 240 estate), and there is absolutely no way in which the two vehicles can be compared because they are alike as chalk and cheese, the only common feature being the emblem that identifies both of these vehicles as being Volvos.

Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:15	#27
smudgethecat I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2009 15:50 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: manchester, well bramall actually	No brainer, the t5 is easily the best engine available, its what ever you want it to be if you fancy just bimbling around taking it easy its as flexible and docile as you like, however if you need to get past that cardigan clad bozo whos creating mayhem with his van towing antics you can be past in a instant (not forgeting of course to give the traditional agincourt salute as you pass him) the other great thing is running costs reliabilty etc are on a par generally with the lesser models

Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:22	#28
alv70d1999 I've Been Banned Last Online: Sep 28th, 2010 12:05 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: button moon	prefer the diesel myself..... still got plenty of power and does a good 38mpg(auto)

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