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  • Volvo 850R manual

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    i cant mate, i cant run 4 cars
    I'm the same here, and I keep thinking of parting with one. When you think our car's are pretty sorted though, and you're not going to get the money back, it makes me persevere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by foammanmark View Post
    I'm the same here, and I keep thinking of parting with one. When you think our car's are pretty sorted though, and you're not going to get the money back, it makes me persevere.
    if i sell one i can go on holiday if not i cant, i go away every year so will be gutted if i can't

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    if i sell one i can go on holiday if not i cant, i go away every year so will be gutted if i can't
    Fair enough. If it comes to it, you can borrow our caravan that hasn't moved for 2 years, and Holiday in the good old UK.

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    850 all the way for me


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    i reckon the 850 being the younger car will be less trouble, less likly to rot, and hold its value better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jamest5r View Post
    850 all the way for me
    aint i beat you enough lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by merc85 View Post
    i reckon the 850 being the younger car will be less trouble, less likly to rot, and hold its value better.
    Less likely to rot, but more likely to be fiddled with and broken.

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    I'm going to say the 740 as its something completely different and I genuinely believe rarer than an 850.

    However... I say this purely on the basis that I dont like what you've done to the 850. If it were completely standard looking I'd probably say the 850.

    Go with what your minds telling you mate, but bear in mind the only way I think you'll claw back any of the investment on the 850 is breaking it, bloody hard sell at a higher price modified.
    Arguing is pointless....she may not be right but she's never wrong

    Tell her a remap is just having your satnav updated.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Flying Moose View Post
    I'm going to say the 740 as its something completely different and I genuinely believe rarer than an 850.

    However... I say this purely on the basis that I dont like what you've done to the 850. If it were completely standard looking I'd probably say the 850.

    Go with what your minds telling you mate, but bear in mind the only way I think you'll claw back any of the investment on the 850 is breaking it, bloody hard sell at a higher price modified.
    grey bits black, and roof is only wrapped easy to reverse

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    I would keep both and take the 740 out when its raining for a quick blast for some sideways fun

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    2013 results were

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    83 740t manuals on the road

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    Quote Originally Posted by 850 T5s View Post
    I would keep both and take the 740 out when its raining for a quick blast for some sideways fun
    one wheel drive lol

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    I like the black bumpers, and like you say the roof is easily put back to normal, i wouldnt worry about the miles tho mate,

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    think i'll have to see how i feel after its rebuilt, hopefully be cracking on this weekend, hopefully get the head back from the shop, skimmed, pressure tested, new stem seals, all over check

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    If it was me I would keep the 740 but if I was you I would keep 850 because it's already modded.were the 740 will need more spending on it to get the car to fly .and the body is a lot better on the 850 than the 740 too .

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    Quote Originally Posted by smithy View Post
    If it was me I would keep the 740 but if I was you I would keep 850 because it's already modded.were the 740 will need more spending on it to get the car to fly .and the body is a lot better on the 850 than the 740 too .
    740 is already flying...............

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    Keep the 850 even thou it has the wrong colour interior, get it running right, sell the old box before you blow it up, upping the boost...

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