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8k ebay gul has sold.............
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yeah i saw it yesterday.... you know what they say.... A fool and his money....
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In a way it was stupid money, but for a lot of people it's pocket money and on a low mileage machine like that, probably one to lay up for a few years. If you look at some of the rubbish cars from the 70s like Avengers, Horizons and the like going for £8k it's probably not an awful investment...but not for me.
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Not me, ( unfortunately, I lack most of the asking price...lol ) would be nice if it was a forum member, then we'll all be able to have a good look around it and see if it really is worth the money and I was under the impression that Olive Green was the rare one. It would be interesting to know what deal was done and how much it is costing the new owner ?
Found this at wiki....
T-5R
In 1995, a high performance model, developed in part with Porsche, was released and designated the T-5R. The vehicle was based on the 850 Turbo, utilizing the B5234T3 engine with a special ECU (Bosch #628) that added an additional 2 psi (0.1 bar) of turbocharger boost pressure,[2] giving the engine an extra 18 hp (13 kW; 18 PS) for a total of 243 hp (181 kW) and 221 lb·ft (300 N·m) of torque. The engine was mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The T-5R was renowned as a sleeper car; despite its boxy, understated appearance, it boasted a drag coefficient of 0.29 and was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.8-6.5 seconds (depending on transmission and body type). The top speed was electronically limited to 155 mph (249 km/h). The vehicle came standard with Pirelli P-Zero tires, providing lateral grip of 0.88 g. The engine tuning was co-developed with Porsche, as was the transmission and other powertrain components. Porsche also aided in designing some of the interior, such as the Alcantara seat inserts. Only two options were available, a trunk-mounted Alpine 6-CD changer and no-cost 16" wheels for a smoother, more comfortable ride and driveability in snow when using all-season tires.
Also included in the 1995 T-5R package was a front bumper with a lip, rear spoiler, side skirts, polished aluminum door sills, special graphite leather and Alcantara seats, and a black interior with deep walnut wood grain accents. Both yellow and black versions came with the same black interior as the only choice. The T-5R has an additional badge to the left of the "850" on the trunk, referred to as "The Motorsport badge". The standard road wheel was the titanium-gray 5-spoke 17×7 "Titan". 1995 was the only year that the a model was badged as a "T-5R"; the following year, as Volvo recognized the vehicle's popularity, the model was renewed with the designation "850R".
The Volvo 850 T-5R was also noted for its safety features. It was the first automobile to be fitted standard with four airbags.[citation needed] The side airbags were installed in the seat cushions. The side airbags were integrated into the rest of the Volvo model line the following year as an option, and became standard a year after that; other manufacturers soon followed suit. The car was also fitted with an early example of daytime running lamps. It was also the first sedan to have three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions (previously, cars had only a lap belt for the center rear seat). The T5-R also used the OBDII diagnostics system, a year before OBDII was made an automotive standard.
5500 T-5Rs were produced worldwide, of which 185 went to the United States. The 1995 850 T-5R was limited in exterior paint color choices:
- cream yellow - 1975 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
- black - 3025 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
- olive green - 0500 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
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what idiot would pay that much for a volvo....just cos its yellow......... jesus.........
looks like this one was a real bargain.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1709284729...84.m1423.l2649
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moleadrian
Found this at wiki....
T-5R
In 1995, a high performance model, developed in part with Porsche, was released and designated the T-5R. The vehicle was based on the 850 Turbo, utilizing the B5234T3 engine with a special ECU (Bosch #628) that added an additional 2 psi (0.1 bar) of turbocharger boost pressure,[2] giving the engine an extra 18 hp (13 kW; 18 PS) for a total of 243 hp (181 kW) and 221 lb·ft (300 N·m) of torque. The engine was mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The T-5R was renowned as a sleeper car; despite its boxy, understated appearance, it boasted a drag coefficient of 0.29 and was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.8-6.5 seconds (depending on transmission and body type). The top speed was electronically limited to 155 mph (249 km/h). The vehicle came standard with Pirelli P-Zero tires, providing lateral grip of 0.88 g. The engine tuning was co-developed with Porsche, as was the transmission and other powertrain components. Porsche also aided in designing some of the interior, such as the Alcantara seat inserts. Only two options were available, a trunk-mounted Alpine 6-CD changer and no-cost 16" wheels for a smoother, more comfortable ride and driveability in snow when using all-season tires.
Also included in the 1995 T-5R package was a front bumper with a lip, rear spoiler, side skirts, polished aluminum door sills, special graphite leather and Alcantara seats, and a black interior with deep walnut wood grain accents. Both yellow and black versions came with the same black interior as the only choice. The T-5R has an additional badge to the left of the "850" on the trunk, referred to as "The Motorsport badge". The standard road wheel was the titanium-gray 5-spoke 17×7 "Titan". 1995 was the only year that the a model was badged as a "T-5R"; the following year, as Volvo recognized the vehicle's popularity, the model was renewed with the designation "850R".
The Volvo 850 T-5R was also noted for its safety features. It was the first automobile to be fitted standard with four airbags.[citation needed] The side airbags were installed in the seat cushions. The side airbags were integrated into the rest of the Volvo model line the following year as an option, and became standard a year after that; other manufacturers soon followed suit. The car was also fitted with an early example of daytime running lamps. It was also the first sedan to have three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions (previously, cars had only a lap belt for the center rear seat). The T5-R also used the OBDII diagnostics system, a year before OBDII was made an automotive standard.
5500 T-5Rs were produced worldwide, of which 185 went to the United States. The 1995 850 T-5R was limited in exterior paint color choices:
- cream yellow - 1975 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
- black - 3025 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
- olive green - 0500 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
& their is the perfect example of never believe everything on Wikipedia lol
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p fandango
& their is the perfect example of never believe everything on Wikipedia lol
I will find out when I go to the volvo museum/factory on the 5th Nov
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oblark
I will find out when I go to the volvo museum/factory on the 5th Nov
wiki facts like "the model was renewed with the designation "850R"" shows just how accurate the info is. I believe Porsche did help with the head design, but thats all
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p fandango
wiki facts like "the model was renewed with the designation "850R"" shows just how accurate the info is. I believe Porsche did help with the head design, but thats all
When it comes to volvo 850 knowledge you are the man :worship::worship::worship:
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oblark
I will find out when I go to the volvo museum/factory on the 5th Nov
It would be nice to now the true figures and if wiki had got any of them right, it might make a difference in how I treat the old girl...but then again, probably not, flatout that was it was designed to do!!...lol
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Any bets on how long it will take before it reappears up for sale?
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Haizum74
Any bets on how long it will take before it reappears up for sale?
6 months ????
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Some of you lot really do not know much at all !!
Who actually knows this T5R ??
Who has seen it ??
Guessed so,, none of you
Where can you find a T5R with anywhere near the condition or miles of this one,, Fact is you won't
Olive Green was the most common colour, majority on "N" Plates
Crème Yellow manual estates were/are the rarest !
As for the comment "A fool and his money..." If the car is kept in the condition its in now,, will always be saleable for decent money, much more that the scrap that was linked to in a post above. and prodably rise in value
Also it was nearer £9k,, not 8k
PS, what odds are you giving for when it will re-advertised ??? Love to take some money off you
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there is such cars out there for les but im keeping quiet at the minute on that because im always watching ...........and to be honest im glad it sold for that means our cars our getting more valuable there is no real harshness here that it made that money...simply stating that one could be bought for less spend on a project/rebiuld to factory standard you would have as good as a new car. i know where there is a gul saloon with less than half the miles for the same money and some estates
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martybelfastt5
there is such cars out there for les but im keeping quiet at the minute on that because im always watching ...........and to be honest im glad it sold for that means our cars our getting more valuable there is no real harshness here that it made that money...simply stating that one could be bought for less spend on a project/rebiuld to factory standard you would have as good as a new car. i know where there is a gul saloon with less than half the miles for the same money and some estates
Yes but they wouldn't be original!
There are enough so called excellent motors advertised on forums etc that would be better used for baked bean tins.
Good luck to the buyer and we shall see what its worth in 20 years time if kept as is.
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no the cars im talking about are mint original................i agree fully about the 20 years tho and best of luck to the buyer
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Originally Posted by
TJ101
Some of you lot really do not know much at all !!
Who actually knows this T5R ??
Who has seen it ??
Guessed so,, none of you
Where can you find a T5R with anywhere near the condition or miles of this one,, Fact is you won't
Olive Green was the most common colour, majority on "N" Plates
Crème Yellow manual estates were/are the rarest !
As for the comment "A fool and his money..." If the car is kept in the condition its in now,, will always be saleable for decent money, much more that the scrap that was linked to in a post above. and prodably rise in value
Also it was nearer £9k,, not 8k
PS, what odds are you giving for when it will re-advertised ??? Love to take some money off you
I drooled over this car for many hours, but did notice hat it was up for £7995 and then when it sold it went upto £8995. I wish that I'd made the trip up Scotland to see the gul 855 t5r which was up for £2995 with 184k on the clock, as I really want one of these cars.
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not replaced the lazer yet mark?
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martybelfastt5
not replaced the lazer yet mark?
If you look at the V70 R Nautic Blue thread, that is my new project. Manual and fwd, so I much prefer the drive over the auto.
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moleadrian
Not me, ( unfortunately, I lack most of the asking price...lol ) would be nice if it was a forum member, then we'll all be able to have a good look around it and see if it really is worth the money and I was under the impression that Olive Green was the rare one. It would be interesting to know what deal was done and how much it is costing the new owner ?
Found this at wiki....
T-5R
In 1995, a high performance model, developed in part with Porsche, was released and designated the T-5R. The vehicle was based on the 850 Turbo, utilizing the B5234T3 engine with a special ECU (Bosch #628) that added an additional 2 psi (0.1 bar) of turbocharger boost pressure,[2] giving the engine an extra 18 hp (13 kW; 18 PS) for a total of 243 hp (181 kW) and 221 lb·ft (300 N·m) of torque. The engine was mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The T-5R was renowned as a sleeper car; despite its boxy, understated appearance, it boasted a drag coefficient of 0.29 and was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.8-6.5 seconds (depending on transmission and body type). The top speed was electronically limited to 155 mph (249 km/h). The vehicle came standard with Pirelli P-Zero tires, providing lateral grip of 0.88 g. The engine tuning was co-developed with Porsche, as was the transmission and other powertrain components. Porsche also aided in designing some of the interior, such as the Alcantara seat inserts. Only two options were available, a trunk-mounted Alpine 6-CD changer and no-cost 16" wheels for a smoother, more comfortable ride and driveability in snow when using all-season tires.
Also included in the 1995 T-5R package was a front bumper with a lip, rear spoiler, side skirts, polished aluminum door sills, special graphite leather and Alcantara seats, and a black interior with deep walnut wood grain accents. Both yellow and black versions came with the same black interior as the only choice. The T-5R has an additional badge to the left of the "850" on the trunk, referred to as "The Motorsport badge". The standard road wheel was the titanium-gray 5-spoke 17×7 "Titan". 1995 was the only year that the a model was badged as a "T-5R"; the following year, as Volvo recognized the vehicle's popularity, the model was renewed with the designation "850R".
The Volvo 850 T-5R was also noted for its safety features. It was the first automobile to be fitted standard with four airbags.[citation needed] The side airbags were installed in the seat cushions. The side airbags were integrated into the rest of the Volvo model line the following year as an option, and became standard a year after that; other manufacturers soon followed suit. The car was also fitted with an early example of daytime running lamps. It was also the first sedan to have three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions (previously, cars had only a lap belt for the center rear seat). The T5-R also used the OBDII diagnostics system, a year before OBDII was made an automotive standard.
5500 T-5Rs were produced worldwide, of which 185 went to the United States. The 1995 850 T-5R was limited in exterior paint color choices:
- cream yellow - 1975 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
- black - 3025 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
- olive green - 0500 worldwide including sedan and station wagon
Rarest is the black, mostly its yellow and black on M-reg and N-reg mostly green.
Saloons much are rarer, black saloons i think there is only 3 or 4 left!!