[BeerBurner]

Originally Posted by markwemple

Why not the true mechanical/physical tank - the 240. You can get a turbo manual with that one.

I grew up with a 240 wagon and they'll always have a special place in my heart. That said, they won't have one in my driveway. It's just not what I want.

BB.

[Jase007]

I've wrenched on 240 and 740 twin cam [sixteen valve] and made $$$ selling after R&R head gaskets, etc... [easy to work on]. They were both reliable tanks IMO. I liked the IPD and Swedespeed stuff but ...alas ... was not to be as was my wife's DD.

Thinking about jumping back into the wagon market and trying to scratch the more HP itch.

The used / retro stlye Magnum RT with 5.7L Hemi looks especially delicious ... though not in the $2,500 range.

R&T review of magnum

traction control
side-curtain airbags
RWD
ABS
stability control
blah, blah, blah ...

[markwemple]

A used Chrysler product? What ya smokin' Jase!?

[Jase007]

Originally Posted by markwemple

A used Chrysler product? What ya smokin' Jase!?

Nuthin. Quit that sh$t [if I ever did it in the first place Mr.] goin' on 15 years.

Besides, they are cool and go fast.

[Clarke]

I love my 940 turbo. It has 209K on the clock now. I would not own any Volvo that was made after Ford was at the controls. IMO that's when their reliability started to slip. As for the VW/Audi question, as a tech I make a LOT of money on these things. I wouldn't touch one with a 10' pole.

[Dan M2]

We have added two Volvo's to the stable in the past year. I have an '06 S60R with 300hp, nav, 6 spd manual, elec. adjustable suspension, Brembo brakes, etc. I really love the comfort and performance.

My wife has an '07 V50 with lots of goodies - sport suspension, 17in wheels, etc. I'm very impressed with the V50, considering it's their entry level model. Very good ride and great looking car too.

I don't know much about the 850's but I grew up with Volvo's and the older ones were bullet proof. I just hope these newer ones last half as long!

-Dan