URGENT. Volvo 850 t5 owners/people with experiance
12-04-2007, 07:26 PM
#1
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: london
Posts: 1,963
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
URGENT. Volvo 850 t5 owners/people with experiance
i am looking at t5's and have found one in my area.
the only problem is its Automatic transmission
i was looking for manual
are the autos any good, or more like can you have fun with the auto box?
any experianced advice thanx
the only problem is its Automatic transmission
i was looking for manualare the autos any good, or more like can you have fun with the auto box?
any experianced advice thanx
12-04-2007, 08:02 PM
#2
...............
Mine's an 855 Auto, I specifically wanted an Auto as I prefer it when towing, the main reason I bought the car in the first place. Mines now done 170K and no signs of any probs with the 'box. If I was to get an 854 then I would probably go for the manual, I know those boxes are super-strong.
12-04-2007, 08:16 PM
#5
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: london
Posts: 1,963
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
S1
thanx m8
Just dont like autos and feel a manual would feel more real
[b]COMEDEY DAN
i've seen the v70's but want a second car so preferably cheap is best
thanx m8
Just dont like autos and feel a manual would feel more real
[b]COMEDEY DAN
i've seen the v70's but want a second car so preferably cheap is best
12-04-2007, 08:21 PM
#6
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi
I have had 4 Volvo 850's, 3 T5's. Of the T5's 2 were manual 1 auto. I prefer 850's over 70 series personally - I like the boxy look!
When chipped they can go very well - although they are robust and sensitive all at the same time. For example, if I were to buy another one I would replace all the vac hoses, elbow pipe etc and all the serviceable bits, dizzy cap, rotor arm etc etc They will run when neglected, but not like they should -but when right they take well the mapping then
They are reliable so ignore the mileage, as longs as it has been well maintained and doesn't leak it should go well
I found the auto was good at 70% but it is only 4 speed and the brakes are hopeless so I would personally stick to manual
My old 855 T5 CD Auto
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachme...1&d=1175009132
I have had 4 Volvo 850's, 3 T5's. Of the T5's 2 were manual 1 auto. I prefer 850's over 70 series personally - I like the boxy look!
When chipped they can go very well - although they are robust and sensitive all at the same time. For example, if I were to buy another one I would replace all the vac hoses, elbow pipe etc and all the serviceable bits, dizzy cap, rotor arm etc etc They will run when neglected, but not like they should -but when right they take well the mapping then
They are reliable so ignore the mileage, as longs as it has been well maintained and doesn't leak it should go well
I found the auto was good at 70% but it is only 4 speed and the brakes are hopeless so I would personally stick to manual
My old 855 T5 CD Auto
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachme...1&d=1175009132
12-04-2007, 08:26 PM
#7
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: london
Posts: 1,963
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Andrew_M
Hi
I have had 4 Volvo 850's, 3 T5's. Of the T5's 2 were manual 1 auto. I prefer 850's over 70 series personally - I like the boxy look!
When chipped they can go very well - although they are robust and sensitive all at the same time. For example, if I were to buy another one I would replace all the vac hoses, elbow pipe etc and all the serviceable bits, dizzy cap, rotor arm etc etc They will run when neglected, but not like they should -but when right they take well the mapping then
They are reliable so ignore the mileage, as longs as it has been well maintained and doesn't leak it should go well
I found the auto was good at 70% but it is only 4 speed and the brakes are hopeless so I would personally stick to manual
My old 855 T5 CD Auto
I have had 4 Volvo 850's, 3 T5's. Of the T5's 2 were manual 1 auto. I prefer 850's over 70 series personally - I like the boxy look!
When chipped they can go very well - although they are robust and sensitive all at the same time. For example, if I were to buy another one I would replace all the vac hoses, elbow pipe etc and all the serviceable bits, dizzy cap, rotor arm etc etc They will run when neglected, but not like they should -but when right they take well the mapping then
They are reliable so ignore the mileage, as longs as it has been well maintained and doesn't leak it should go well
I found the auto was good at 70% but it is only 4 speed and the brakes are hopeless so I would personally stick to manual
My old 855 T5 CD Auto
I put urgent cause theres an auto local and i was just about to phone the seller
you havn't got a manual for sale have you?
Trending Topics
12-04-2007, 08:28 PM
#8
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: london
Posts: 1,963
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Andrew_M
just saw the link and the volvo looks
i have to agree with you on the boxy look thing.
what is a 854 and 855
is it just the diff between saloon and estate
ps: how much can i buy t5r bumpers for?
just saw the link and the volvo looks
i have to agree with you on the boxy look thing.
what is a 854 and 855
is it just the diff between saloon and estate
ps: how much can i buy t5r bumpers for?
13-04-2007, 09:52 AM
#10
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
^^^ correct. 850R bumpers are a couple of hundred pounds - I personally preferred my last car which was a 854 MY94 with reverse I/C set up. With new pipes, tightened actuator and RICA ecu she flew. No a/c slowing you down
Sadly I sold the car about 3 weeks ago
Sadly I sold the car about 3 weeks ago
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post