V70 / 855 vs 945 /V90 / 965

azureblue · Post by **azureblue** » 09 Aug 2014, 17:09

My 94 855T is getting a bit along in age and I am thinking about replacing it. At almost 250K miles, it's getting rattly and worn, although the engine is still strong (150lbs per cylinder). I suppose I could pull the drive train and put it in a better body, but that is a bit of a job for me. I have had a number of Volvos, from a 122 to a 144, 240T, 740T and now the 850T wagon. I miss the 740T, and was thinking about maybe backstepping to a RWD T wagon. I saw a very nice V90 recently and really liked it. I guess I have a soft spot for the wide body RWD. I have no objections to the 850 and 70 wagons at all, except I found the FWD harder to work on. I still have a nightmare of recently replacing a starter that had a stripped bolt head on it. and the PCV job was no fun, either. I like the pep of a Turbo, but I am no street racer. Having driven a 260hp V70, I think that is enough for me. And I have gotten a bit soft and am happy with an automatic. So I would like to solicit you subjective opinions on T wagons and why.

All opinions welcome and thanks in advance .............

Post by **phils94850** » 09 Aug 2014, 18:02

Ive always prefered the 850/v70 turbo's personally. Ive had the RWD turbo cars as well and they just dont seem to put down the HP like the FWD do...

azureblue · Post by **azureblue** » 10 Aug 2014, 09:31

My 240T had about 200hp, but it was a bit laggy. The PO had replaced the turbo, upped the boost and added water injection. The RWD can make enough HP for me, but I like the smoothness of the 850's response. Out of the RWD's, the 940, 960 and V90s would be my preference. I'd love to try the 6 cylinder with the turbo mod....