1995 850 T5-R or 2000 V70R AWD which to buy

[scot850]

As an owner of a 2000 V70R, buy the 850 T5-R. As stated, it is easier to work on and less expensive to repair. Also in CA where AWD is possibly not required, it is a major pain to work on. Anything that goes wrong in the rear of the car, requires the whole rear sub-frame to be dropped (if you can get it loose in the first place).

If I were to buy another P80, it would be a FWD only!

Neil.

[FastYellow]

When I test drove the V70R the granny was in good shape if not great. No clunks no whining. I did do two turns at full lock and there were no noises. I also have read problems that plague the 00 models and their ETM. PO has had the car over 6 years utwithout issues but can't recall if the ETM had been replaced.
As far as tuning and power delivery which engine will deliver best power output?
Best fun to drive factor??
The V70R has the B5244T2 engine

[Matty Moo]

My good friend has a 2000 v70r. The trans went with zero warning when it went.

I'd get the 850

[erikv11]

I'd get the 850 even though I have a strong preference for wagons. On the wagon, the AWD and trans are both going to be trouble (trans is unreliable, AWD is in the way and of no benefit where you live) in the long run, and you'll be incredibly disappointed when the fuel pump goes out.

[Brahms]

FastYellow,

I would get the 850R if I were you.

That year, being pre Ford, non AWD, more simple systems, less expensive, and ample parts supplies makes it a good choice. Also, this is just personal thoughts, but we are reaching the 20 year mark on the 850 models, and I think after that mark we are going to see a pretty significant drop off of especially the T and R models that are decent shape and worthy of buys.

Pretty much every 850 is getting well past 200K miles now. Mine is right at 209,000. So aside from owners like people on here, the ones left, sadly, are heading towards scrap. I see a lot of sad looking ones now.

Therefore, now is the time to buy the R or T at the 20 year mark. It is a terrific car, do the critical stuff and sweeten up the non essentials later if you like, drop in a improve air intake and a new tune and it is a really fantastic and fun car.