realistically i will have to sell one of my toys, should it be the 850r which has had around 5 grand spent on it since i bought it, is low miles manual and rare in this condition, or the 740 turbo which i love the retro shape and is equally rare and have spent around 1500 on this this year, ive upped the boost on it yesterday and now its a bit of a pocket rocket, gets the back out off roundabouts lol thoughts please
Keep them both, sell the Pug, use the 740 as a daily, and let the wife use the C6.
740 turbo looks awesome you have done a cracking job. The 850r is a total weapon, and has 7 seats. Handy for the kids. hummm dunno lol
I pushed the 740 by mistake. That R looks brilliant in that picture!!!
[QUOTE=stribo;711980]Keep them both, sell the Pug, use the 740 as a daily, and let the wife use the C6.[/QUOTE] i dont want to be driving it everyday it is a bit old lol
[QUOTE=volvokid;711985]I pushed the 740 by mistake. That R looks brilliant in that picture!!![/QUOTE] it is brilliant lol
740 mate, daddy ride!
[QUOTE=T5frankie;711986]i dont want to be driving it everyday it is a bit old lol[/QUOTE] if you can drive the R daily keep that
[QUOTE=merc85;711991]if you can drive the R daily keep that[/QUOTE] i'd hate to see that creep over 100,000 miles lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;711986]i dont want to be driving it everyday it is a bit old lol[/QUOTE] So are you Grandad. :lol:
[QUOTE=merc85;711981]740 turbo looks awesome you have done a cracking job. The 850r is a total weapon, and has 7 seats. Handy for the kids. hummm dunno lol[/QUOTE] kids are slowly outgrowing the back of an 850 lol
[QUOTE=stribo;711993]So are you Grandad. :lol:[/QUOTE] younger than youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
please vote on the poll
[QUOTE=T5frankie;711995]younger than youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu[/QUOTE] Yep, but I drive a C70 on coilovers as my daily. :D
[QUOTE=stribo;711997]Yep, but I drive a C70 on coilovers as my daily. :D[/QUOTE] 11 years newer than mine
Try to keep them both Frankie, cos I couldn't choose between them. So different, and you've done so much.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;712000]Try to keep them both Frankie, cos I couldn't choose between them. So different, and you've done so much.[/QUOTE] i cant mate, i cant run 4 cars
[QUOTE=T5frankie;711998]11 years newer than mine[/QUOTE] Probably done more miles though, and has had a harder life in my hands, hang on, what am I saying, no car could have a harder life than one you own. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;712002]Probably done more miles though, and has had a harder life in my hands, hang on, what am I saying, no car could have a harder life than one you own. ;)[/QUOTE] ive only done about 200 miles in it mate lol
[QUOTE=stribo;712002]Probably done more miles though, and has had a harder life in my hands, hang on, what am I saying, no car could have a harder life than one you own. ;)[/QUOTE] interesting that colin put the 740 but you said that these were disgusting looking
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712001]i cant mate, i cant run 4 cars[/QUOTE] 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.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;712006]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.[/QUOTE] 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
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712007]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[/QUOTE] 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.
850 all the way for me
i reckon the 850 being the younger car will be less trouble, less likly to rot, and hold its value better.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;712010]850 all the way for me[/QUOTE] aint i beat you enough lol
[QUOTE=merc85;712013][COLOR="#FF0000"]i reckon the 850 being the younger car will be less trouble[/COLOR], less likly to rot, and hold its value better.[/QUOTE] Less likely to rot, but more likely to be fiddled with and broken. ;)
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.
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;712022]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.[/QUOTE] grey bits black, and roof is only wrapped easy to reverse
I would keep both and take the 740 out when its raining for a quick blast for some sideways fun
2013 results were 98 850r manuals on the road 83 740t manuals on the road
[QUOTE=850 T5s;712024]I would keep both and take the 740 out when its raining for a quick blast for some sideways fun[/QUOTE] one wheel drive lol
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,
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
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 .
[QUOTE=smithy;712032]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 .[/QUOTE] 740 is already flying...............:eclipsee_
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... RED IS BEST
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712033]740 is already flying...............:eclipsee_[/QUOTE] Not properly though like the 850 does .to mod the 740 you will need to spend money .the 850 is almost there .
The r although I do love the retro look of the 740
Keep 850 m8 looks the dogs
Hard choice mate,love them both so no vote from me.
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712030]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[/QUOTE]hope the heads fine lol
I don't want to vote, results its still exactly 50/50 today, errrrr..............I cant decide .:confused:
[QUOTE=ajc106;712161]hope the heads fine lol[/QUOTE] nothing £300 quid hasn't sorted out, it had 2 bent valves
Popped by Readview this afternoon, only to see that Adam has just got the twin to your 855 R. Red with black roof/mirrors, but black Titans rather than Volans. 92k on the clock and it looks a real find. I honestly thought he had bought your car for a minute.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;712189]Popped by Readview this afternoon, only to see that Adam has just got the twin to your 855 R. Red with black roof/mirrors, but black Titans rather than Volans. 92k on the clock and it looks a real find. I honestly thought he had bought your car for a minute.[/QUOTE] nice, should of took some photos? is it for sale?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712191]nice, should of took some photos? is it for sale?[/QUOTE] He's bought it to be his toy, and it's come from someone up here who has sadly passed away. Guy was 60 or so and also had a p2 V70 R in flash green. The interior is beige, and possibly the most immaculate that I've ever seen.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;712192]He's bought it to be his toy, and it's come from someone up here who has sadly passed away. Guy was 60 or so and also had a p2 V70 R in flash green. The interior is beige, and possibly the most immaculate that I've ever seen.[/QUOTE] even the same interior cool and lower miles than mine too
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712193]even the same interior cool and lower miles than mine too[/QUOTE] Just spoke to them and the car is being put back to all red, so I've claimed the black mirror covers for Gul. I will get a pic next week.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;712194]Just spoke to them and the car is being put back to all red, so I've claimed the black mirror covers for Gul. I will get a pic next week.[/QUOTE] whats the point unless he puts grey volans back on?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712195]whats the point unless he puts grey volans back on?[/QUOTE] Not sure tbh. I said that I'd buy the Titans off him, so maybe he'll take me up on that, and put Volans on her. I'll suss more out when next over there.
so you say you dont really wanna put miles on either as ther either too old or numbers matter.... i prefer the r, but im sure its no fun not being able to use it lol sell either and get something like an explod v70 t5 as daily slag
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;712198]so you say you dont really wanna put miles on either as ther either too old or numbers matter.... i prefer the r, but im sure its no fun not being able to use it lol sell either and get something like an explod v70 t5 as daily slag[/QUOTE] i dont like phase 2's mate
having seen both cars, i have voted for the 855R purely because of its condition and mods already done. Altho i must say i couldnt live with the beige interior, thats why i ripped mine out and replaced it with a black interior lol. I would also say keep the 740T but take it off the road this year, cash in your tax and insurance and thats the start of your holiday fund!!!!!!!
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;712202]having seen both cars, i have voted for the 855R purely because of its condition and mods already done. Altho i must say i couldnt live with the beige interior, thats why i ripped mine out and replaced it with a black interior lol. I would also say keep the 740T but take it off the road this year, cash in your tax and insurance and thats the start of your holiday fund!!!!!!![/QUOTE] my insurance was only 120 quid lol, i like the beige as long as its very clean, stands out alot more than the grey
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712212]my insurance was only 120 quid lol, i like the beige as long as its very clean, stands out alot more than the grey[/QUOTE] like i said its a start to the holiday fund, with your new C6 its only going to cost you £30 in fuel so all is good mate
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712200]i dont like phase 2's mate[/QUOTE] was just an example as itd be a fast/cheap car you could actually drive and not give 2 crocs ;)
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;712220]was just an example as itd be a fast/cheap car you could actually drive and not give 2 crocs ;)[/QUOTE] i wouldnt buy a car i don't like waste of money lol
[QUOTE=deathrider311271;712214]like i said its a start to the holiday fund, with your new C6 its only going to cost you £30 in fuel so all is good mate[/QUOTE] lol where am i going? northampton lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712225]i wouldnt buy a car i don't like waste of money lol[/QUOTE] again- it was an example lol buy a car you like and enjoy, but mainly use lol ;)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;712191]nice, should of took some photos? is it for sale?[/QUOTE]
As promised, a pic of Adam's new toy. My phone was flat so I took it from inside the Alfa. Black roof, and it did have black mirror covers, which are now on my Gul. Also has the black headlights:-
[QUOTE=foammanmark;713900]As promised, a pic of Adam's new toy. My phone was flat so I took it from inside the Alfa. Black roof, and it did have black mirror covers, which are now on my Gul. Also has the black headlights:-
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ask him if he wants to buy my mint black volans
[QUOTE=T5frankie;713902]ask him if he wants to buy my mint black volans[/QUOTE] And then I could have his Black Titans for Gul. A plan.......... Commission for selling them? lol
Frankie, I've asked one of his workmates what Adam's intention is with his wheels and they're coming back.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;713907]Frankie, I've asked one of his workmates what Adam's intention is with his wheels and they're coming back.[/QUOTE] coming back?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;713919]coming back?[/QUOTE] Adam wasn't there, so they need to ask him and call me back I mean.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;713921]Adam wasn't there, so they need to ask him and call me back I mean.[/QUOTE] make sure he knows you want his titans lol
Can't I choose ... Don't go on holiday....???
[QUOTE=T5frankie;713927]make sure he knows you want his titans lol[/QUOTE] Over there on Tuesday collecting parts, so I'll let you know after I've seen him.
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;713942]Can't I choose ... Don't go on holiday....???[/QUOTE] no mate when you work as hard as me you need a brae in the sun annually lol
I guess You'll know my opinion... 850s are brilliant cars, loved mine. But still, I tore its heart out and put it in a 960... and now it is going into a 945. I would either keep the r stock and daily it, and keep the 7 as a toy, OR break the 850 and put the 5pot in the 740. -> zero investment made (almost), and you can even make money on the part out.
[QUOTE=Nari;722043]I guess You'll know my opinion... 850s are brilliant cars, loved mine. But still, I tore its heart out and put it in a 960... and now it is going into a 945. I would either keep the r stock and daily it, and keep the 7 as a toy, OR break the 850 and put the 5pot in the 740. -> zero investment made (almost), and you can even make money on the part out.[/QUOTE] Bit late this reply mate, 850r got broke and still have my 744t
I think the answer to the question is answered by the section this thread is in.