850 or s70

jeovaz · Post by **jeovaz** » 11 May 2007, 12:37

What will I be lossing or gaining if I buy a sub-80K miles 1997 850 T5 against a sub-80K miles 1998 S70 GLT?

zenmervolt · Post by **zenmervolt** » 11 May 2007, 14:55

I'm fonder of the S70's interior, but the 850's does have a certain charm, and even if the boost guage isn't marked, it's still nice to have, which is an advantage of the 850.

If it were me, I would be after the 850 T-5 for the higher-power engine and the slightly sportier suspension. It's not a sportscar, but I still prefer more feedback if it's possible.

On the other hand, the S70 will have a more modern interior and the GLT engine, while les spowerful overall, has a stronger low-end pull with less turbo lag, so it feels stronger around town. It will probably cost a little less to insure as well.

If they're both in good shape, it just really comes down to whichever one you like more. Mechanically there's not much different between the two cars in the core componants.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 11 May 2007, 15:45

S70 GLT with the IPD ECU upgrade is the Shite....it will hit the low end find and boost right through the power band! I have had both 850 and S70 and prefer the S70 by far!

jeovaz · Post by **jeovaz** » 12 May 2007, 21:48

Thanks for the replies. Hopefully, there will be a s70 glt or an 850 t5 on my driveway soon.

jeovaz · Post by **jeovaz** » 19 May 2007, 15:57

I now have a RED 1997 850 T5 on my driveway. I think it is in good shape for a 10 year old with 77K miles.

Post by **matthew1** » 19 May 2007, 16:11

Nice. Upload pics or Youtube video if you want. We'd love to see your new Volvo.

Git-R-Dunn · Post by **Git-R-Dunn** » 27 Aug 2007, 20:32

850. the s70s look like they have downsyndrome

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 27 Aug 2007, 21:09

Git-R-Dunn wrote:850. the s70s look like they have downsyndrome

Oh now....

Arlatigo · Post by **Arlatigo** » 03 Jun 2008, 13:01

A '97 with 77K???? Whoa....my 98 has over 210K.
Still runs like a champ!!!!

Post by **JRL** » 03 Jun 2008, 15:53

zenmervolt wrote:
If it were me, I would be after the 850 T-5 for the higher-power engine and the slightly sportier suspension. It's not a sportscar, but I still prefer more feedback if it's possible.
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850, even a T5, has the SAME SUSPENSION as an S70.
There is no difference unless you ordered or installed a sport suspension (VERY rare).
The reason an 850 "feels' a bit better is that it's lighter than an S70