850R or T5R???

[CAMO]

In your world of opinion, if you had a choice which would you own out of the two??? and why??? :B_steerin

[Mrsmopp]

T-5R, it was the only "Limited Edition" a true iconic car, the turnaround for the Volvo image - nuff said LOL

x

[pzorb]

850R. Not sure about modding a classic as the T5R; with an 850R it's less sacrilegious, plus has a stronger engine. Don't get me wrong, I'd love a T5-R but I'm not sure I could leave it stock.

[splatt]

I am biased..T-5R of course.

RICA and strut brace is all the mods you will need and looks soooo good that it does not need any other mods..oh and its limited edition. :)

[volvotuning]

Neither!!! Just get a T5 and modify it :)

Adam.

[Mrsmopp]

Neither!!! Just get a T5 and modify it :)

Adam.

That wasn't one of the options!!! LOL

x

[siamblue]

850r for me, i just love the look of them Volans,

Gary.

[marshall_volvo]

T5-r Just Like To See The 2 Letters And One Number On The Back It Means Trouble

[splatt]

and with the t5r you get the nice little touches....like the owners manual in its own little leather / alcantara folder embossed T-5R,,,:)

[LeeT5]

850R.
Why?
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Stronger engine, extra 10 hp over T5-R, Limited slip diff...its just better...imo.
Dont get me wrong, T5-R s are nice, very nice. I would only buy a T5-R if it were in canary yellow.

[mostin58]

t5r, got to be an estate and yellow though :)

[Tomcat]

Defo get me a Gull T5R, really badly wanted one since I saw Nigels at the cheshire meet a while back, what a stunning car that is.

[CAMO]

Many thanks folkes for the advice!
It is obvious that this debatable topic, has opened the 'can of worms' amongst the members!
It is down to personanal preference I see, according to your comments.
Having the choice, i think I am going to opt for the 850R, due to the fact that it has more 'bells & whistles' and 10bhp over the T5R (but only if you opt for the manual) the auto is 240bhp same as T5R!
I see that someone mentioned that the 850R has a stronger engine! Please explain? I don't know that, I thought all engines are the same (T5, T5R, and 850R)
Regards you all CAMO! :B_blite:

[splatt]

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1120&highlight=difference

I knew I asked the same thing ages ago....

[Matt30462]

It's T-5R for me (quite obvious really). Nothing on or in an "R" gives me the desire to go for it over the T-5R. If Olive was to pass away, I would probably get a mondeo or such-like. I fell for the T-5R when it came out and it's that that I enjoy, it's not the T5 or the R, it's owning my very own T-5R, a car that if justice is done WILL become a true and very desirable classic.

[Wobbly Dave]

I love them both but I have a leaning towards the 850R. My old one was an auto (and I did have a few issues along the way) but overall I thought she was a lovely car to own and drive. The 1/2 alcantera seats (with leather bolsters) were less sweaty in the summer and less cold in the winter. The Volans are also some of the nicest rims I have ever owned.

[gazjacko]

T5-R Estate in yellow if you want to show, 850R any colour if you just want a motor to get the job done!!