'95 T-5R - Am I about to make a horrible decision?

[tryingbe]

I'd pass that R and get a cleaner 850 turbo instead.

[hausmeister]

@Oil leaks
When I bought my T5-R it looked worse underneath, the underside was oiled up to the exhaust from dripping oil. It was stupid to buy that, but it turned out well - was just the turbo oil line leaking and a bad oring in one of the trans cooler lines. Guess I was lucky.

I'd buy it if you are looking for a project, but not for an everyday driver. If it leaks that much it clearly was not taken care of that well... and there will be other repairs incoming (would be anyways).

[Ben850]

Buy it. Deal with it. Do not split hair if you want the project.

Ask new questions when you get it home.

[Euro_Hobbs]

Guess I should update this... Ended up buying it! I think I got a good deal and it came with some extra parts he accumulated over the years and from various models so hopefully I can get some money from those. So far it's been great, just put some new rubber on the volans, heater core ordered, and a few hoses replaced.

[scot850]

Good luck with your new toy! If the car is basically sound, I don't see the issue. I don't see why it is any more complex than a T-5 or LPT car. Some of the parts are more expensive, but compared to a V70R with P80 AWD it is not that complex. If I buy another old Volvo at some point, that is what I will be looking for. Definitely not another AWD P80 for sure!

Neil.

[erikv11]

As far as maintenance goes, a T-5R *is* just a T-5. No parts are more expensive.

Agreed, enjoy it!