New member looking for touring car glory!

weapon · Jun 6th, 2007, 18:26

Hello everyone Im Mike from Manchester. Im toying with the idea of purchasing a volvo and have a few questions if thats ok.

Im looking for a weekend track car and I am considering an 850T5R, 850R and a 1st gen V70R AWD.

Im not too keen on the 850's as they are fwd. What do they handle like?

What sort of power distribution is the v70r awd 50:50?

Are there any weakness on these cars mentioned?

Do the tyre treads on the awd have to be very similar or will the 4wd not take the strain (similar to vauxhall 4x4 transfer boxes.)

Do any of these cars come with LSD?

What should I look out for and are there any buyers guides on the forum?
thanks

caveman · Jun 6th, 2007, 18:36

theres a buyers guide here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...0+buyers+guide
i had an 850 up until 2 weeks ago, only a 2.5 10v, but i think the handling was fantastic, especially for a big estate. if you have a read on the 850 & performance part of the forum, youll come across threads about tuning the suspension as well as the engine,
regards
cavey

weapon · Jun 6th, 2007, 18:43

Thanks for the link. Looks like only the 850R came with LSD. Does anyone have interior pics of them, inc the dash. What sort of price should I pay for a good one with 100k miles.

caveman · Jun 6th, 2007, 18:47

why not go for just a t5 and get it remapped? youll be looking at circa 300+bhp! and theyre cheaper and more common! the 850r's are quite sought after, i think around £3000 to £4000 for an 850r and around £1500 to £2000 for the equivelent t5!
regards
cavey
ps this is for sale on this site, http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=38186

weapon · Jun 6th, 2007, 19:01

The T5 doesnt have all the tweeks the R has, it would cost more modding the car to get it to the same level. The only point id consider a normal t5, would be to get a t5 estate and make a BTCC replica

caveman · Jun 6th, 2007, 19:02

take a look at the above link, its an 855r!
cavey

Jona76 · Jun 6th, 2007, 19:40

How come you're after an 850 T5 (r) if you've never experienced one?

You need to realise that the V70 R AWD is slower in standard form than both the V70R and the 850 T5. 0-60 time is 8.1 seconds...that's what put me off going for one.

weapon · Jun 6th, 2007, 19:46

What is the difference between an 850r and 855r?

Im after a t5r because its a car ive liked for many years but I have been put off by front wheel drive.

Even with the extra weight and transmission loss, I would prefer the handling advantage than speed.

Parkers states 0-60 is 7.1 seconds, is this incorrect?

Doug Smith · Jun 6th, 2007, 19:58

Hi, i have an 850 T5R, fantastic performance and handling. I love her to bits, i am getting married in March and have her up for sale (i have company car). If you are interested go to piston heads or Auto trader, i have about six pictures and they show her off fantastically.

weapon · Jun 6th, 2007, 20:11

Is it the yellow saloon on there. I was checking it earlier. I think I emailed you but havent got a response yet.

Jun 6th, 2007, 18:26	#1
weapon New Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2007 21:20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester	New member looking for touring car glory! Hello everyone Im Mike from Manchester. Im toying with the idea of purchasing a volvo and have a few questions if thats ok. Im looking for a weekend track car and I am considering an 850T5R, 850R and a 1st gen V70R AWD. Im not too keen on the 850's as they are fwd. What do they handle like? What sort of power distribution is the v70r awd 50:50? Are there any weakness on these cars mentioned? Do the tyre treads on the awd have to be very similar or will the 4wd not take the strain (similar to vauxhall 4x4 transfer boxes.) Do any of these cars come with LSD? What should I look out for and are there any buyers guides on the forum? thanks

Jun 6th, 2007, 20:11	#10
weapon New Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2007 21:20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester	Is it the yellow saloon on there. I was checking it earlier. I think I emailed you but havent got a response yet. Last edited by weapon; Jun 6th, 2007 at 20:13.

Jun 6th, 2007, 18:36	#2
caveman Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2009 15:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: montego bay	theres a buyers guide here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...0+buyers+guide i had an 850 up until 2 weeks ago, only a 2.5 10v, but i think the handling was fantastic, especially for a big estate. if you have a read on the 850 & performance part of the forum, youll come across threads about tuning the suspension as well as the engine, regards cavey

Jun 6th, 2007, 18:43	#3
weapon New Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2007 21:20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester	Thanks for the link. Looks like only the 850R came with LSD. Does anyone have interior pics of them, inc the dash. What sort of price should I pay for a good one with 100k miles.

Jun 6th, 2007, 18:47	#4
caveman Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2009 15:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: montego bay	why not go for just a t5 and get it remapped? youll be looking at circa 300+bhp! and theyre cheaper and more common! the 850r's are quite sought after, i think around £3000 to £4000 for an 850r and around £1500 to £2000 for the equivelent t5! regards cavey ps this is for sale on this site, http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=38186

Jun 6th, 2007, 19:01	#5
weapon New Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2007 21:20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester	The T5 doesnt have all the tweeks the R has, it would cost more modding the car to get it to the same level. The only point id consider a normal t5, would be to get a t5 estate and make a BTCC replica

Jun 6th, 2007, 19:02	#6
caveman Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2009 15:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: montego bay	take a look at the above link, its an 855r! cavey

Jun 6th, 2007, 19:40	#7
Jona76 Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2015 08:24 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere	How come you're after an 850 T5 (r) if you've never experienced one? You need to realise that the V70 R AWD is slower in standard form than both the V70R and the 850 T5. 0-60 time is 8.1 seconds...that's what put me off going for one.

Jun 6th, 2007, 19:46	#8
weapon New Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2007 21:20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester	What is the difference between an 850r and 855r? Im after a t5r because its a car ive liked for many years but I have been put off by front wheel drive. Even with the extra weight and transmission loss, I would prefer the handling advantage than speed. Parkers states 0-60 is 7.1 seconds, is this incorrect?

Jun 6th, 2007, 19:58	#9
Doug Smith New Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2011 23:42 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth	Hi, i have an 850 T5R, fantastic performance and handling. I love her to bits, i am getting married in March and have her up for sale (i have company car). If you are interested go to piston heads or Auto trader, i have about six pictures and they show her off fantastically.

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