850: - Talk me out of it! - Page 2

Alpine · Aug 7th, 2018, 18:43

Why don't you look for the revised model after the 850, the v70 T5 or R. Will be cheaper. Not sure I'd pay £9k for an 850 but its your money !

ACJJ619 · Aug 7th, 2018, 19:10

I'm just not sure the V70 has the same charm?

ACJJ619 · Aug 7th, 2018, 20:07

Found this. Not an 850r but the T5-R seems just as popular? What's the difference other than £5k?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...august-premium

ITSv40 · Aug 7th, 2018, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACJJ619

Found this. Not an 850r but the T5-R seems just as popular? What's the difference other than £5k?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...august-premium

The difference is that a T5-R is not a 850R. If you have set your heart on an 850R anything else will be a compromise.

Since the age of about 8 I had always wanted a Rolls. As a young man and being in a position to seriously consider purchasing one I started looking at prices and what I could get for my money. It soon dawned on me that Bentleys were a lot cheaper than a Rolls and affordable, so decided on a Bentley. Bentleys were after all made by Rolls so what is the difference - apart from the radiator grille and name not much. I duly bought a Bentley and set too and completed a full last nut and bolt restoration, but never truly fell in love with it as it was not a Rolls. I soon sold the Bentley and bought a R-R Silver Cloud and instantly fell in love because it was a Rolls which is what I always wanted. Owning it for 33 years must say something for the love affair.

Richard_TD · Aug 7th, 2018, 21:52

I think the R is basically just a later version of the T5-R. Certainly both were top of the 850 range, for me the T5-R would be more desirable because it was first.

There's every chance that the cheaper one is better than the more expensive one, but even if it's not you can do a lot of rectification for £5k. Personally I think the green one looks a lot nicer inside and out and would probably go for that if they were both the same price and condition. If you don't like the interior of the red one you shouldn't spend all your money on it.

I'm with you on wanting it to be an 850. The Ph1 V70 might be as good, or even better, but it's just not the same.

I should stress that the above is just my feeling, I'm not an expert or anything.

ACJJ619 · Aug 8th, 2018, 08:29

Sadly the green T5-R has already gone. The R is still available however, so I'll go along and view it this week if poss. I've never even sat in one never mind driving it, so we'll see if I feel the same way after I physically try it out..

Danny2 · Aug 8th, 2018, 12:18

good luck. let us know how you get on

ACJJ619 · Aug 13th, 2018, 17:12

Haven't had a chance to view the red one yet (hoping to go this week) but have found another 850r hiding on a retro cars Facebook page for half the price.

The ad doesn't feel as legit as others but the price is good!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3908...54763397872605

wsmdesign · Aug 28th, 2018, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACJJ619

Haven't had a chance to view the red one yet (hoping to go this week) but have found another 850r hiding on a retro cars Facebook page for half the price.

The ad doesn't feel as legit as others but the price is good!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3908...54763397872605

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lindsayt · Aug 29th, 2018, 23:37

An 850R would be a nice car.

And so would a 2009 to 2013 V70 / V60 / S60 D5 with the 205 or 215 BHP engines. You might want to check them out too.

All nice cars. It's nice to have a choice.

Aug 7th, 2018, 18:43	#11
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	Why don't you look for the revised model after the 850, the v70 T5 or R. Will be cheaper. Not sure I'd pay £9k for an 850 but its your money ! __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Aug 7th, 2018, 21:52	#15
Richard_TD Master Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2020 17:15 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fife	I think the R is basically just a later version of the T5-R. Certainly both were top of the 850 range, for me the T5-R would be more desirable because it was first. There's every chance that the cheaper one is better than the more expensive one, but even if it's not you can do a lot of rectification for £5k. Personally I think the green one looks a lot nicer inside and out and would probably go for that if they were both the same price and condition. If you don't like the interior of the red one you shouldn't spend all your money on it. I'm with you on wanting it to be an 850. The Ph1 V70 might be as good, or even better, but it's just not the same. I should stress that the above is just my feeling, I'm not an expert or anything. __________________ 1996 Volvo 855 2.5 20V GLT Last edited by Richard_TD; Aug 7th, 2018 at 21:55.

Aug 7th, 2018, 19:10	#12
ACJJ619 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2020 09:39 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Reading	I'm just not sure the V70 has the same charm?

Aug 7th, 2018, 20:07	#13
ACJJ619 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2020 09:39 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Reading	Found this. Not an 850r but the T5-R seems just as popular? What's the difference other than £5k? https://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...august-premium

Aug 8th, 2018, 08:29	#16
ACJJ619 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2020 09:39 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Reading	Sadly the green T5-R has already gone. The R is still available however, so I'll go along and view it this week if poss. I've never even sat in one never mind driving it, so we'll see if I feel the same way after I physically try it out..

Aug 8th, 2018, 12:18	#17
Danny2 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:27 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: N/A	good luck. let us know how you get on

Aug 13th, 2018, 17:12	#18
ACJJ619 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2020 09:39 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Reading	Haven't had a chance to view the red one yet (hoping to go this week) but have found another 850r hiding on a retro cars Facebook page for half the price. The ad doesn't feel as legit as others but the price is good! https://www.facebook.com/groups/3908...54763397872605

Aug 29th, 2018, 23:37	#20
lindsayt Junior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2023 01:07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huddersfield	An 850R would be a nice car. And so would a 2009 to 2013 V70 / V60 / S60 D5 with the 205 or 215 BHP engines. You might want to check them out too. All nice cars. It's nice to have a choice.

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