Will be picking up a used car. Need to know which would be the better buy. They want 5k for each and I would aim for 4.5k.
But which is a better car? and why??
1995 940 turbo wagon 113,700mi
1996 850 GLT sedan 104.000mi
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Bob

 

need more info:

transmissions

are service histories available

car fax results

preference in the test drive

need for a wagon

 

both automatics

unknown now(assume they're both acceptable)

car fax avail for both(again, assume all things equal)

none really

not a factor for me

So which one had more bugs, which had more repairs, which is more economical, which will go further(200...300k?)

 

Does the 850 GLT have the turbo or is it the non-turbo version? I would go for the 850 GLT if it has a turbo if not go for the one that does.

 

The T in GLT means it has the turbo. I would go for the 96 850. It's a year newer, it has less miles on it and I personally like the looks of it better.

 

I don't believe all GLT's had the turbo. Sorry

 

The One main quiestion here is do you want Front or Rear wheel drive?

The 940 was a little cheaper to repair and keep up with.
But the 850 looks nicer and has more power.

 

Being in N.E.(snowy) I figure FW drive is a plus/plus.
The extra power is ok, just not necessary plus. 850

cheaper to repair(much?)
easier to keep up with(breaks more often?) 940

Mileage the same?

 

The 940 will need engine mounts more than the 850 but a little more money than the 850 mounts.

The 940 timing belt is easier to replace. If the 940 one breaks install new one and go.
The 850 if it breaks then it is like almost $3000.00 to repair. A little more labor to replace then the 940 to.

If I had to choose then I would choose the 850.

If it was a 940 Turbo then it would be a different story. (I like the turbo Rear wheel drive)