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Well, that didn't take long - wagon is totalled

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Lost Dog
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Re: Well, that didn't take long - wagon is totalled

Post by Lost Dog »

robk46 wrote:Well, I'm actively searching for another 850 in the 0-1500 dollar range. I'd prefer another '96 -'97 wagon due to the parts compatibility and OBD2. Should I look at '94 and '95's too?
Too bad you are not in the Portland, OR area! I've got an 95' 850 (sorry, sedan) that I'm trying to fight the electrical bugs out so I can sell it cheap!

IceTurbo
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Year and Model: 1997 850 T-5 Wagon
Location: LAX, PDX

Post by IceTurbo »

Sounds pretty similar to my experience. I'm assuming that there will be some insurance payment to cover the loss? If not, then that sucks. Look for a car with lower mileage and a few problems, rather than a higher mileage car on its last legs. I've tried both, and the lower mileage one has been much better, much fewer niggling things that go wrong than on a higher mileage car.
1988 240 DL (Clarisse) 136K- Sold, but close by
1994 850 Turbo Wagon (Tula) 202K-RIP
1997 850 T-5 Wagon (Greta) 135K
1997 960 Sedan (Linda) 169K
1998 V70R Saffron (Thor) 160K

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