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Old 07-16-2010, 05:30 PM
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Picking up a 96 850 TLA this evening. Have had 5 VWs, a BMW, a Dodge, and a Mitsu, but this is my first Volvo. Already spent some time reading through the FAQ on the 850 forum. There is a wealth of info here. Thanks for having me
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 12:05 AM
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Welcome!! 850 is a great car
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 01:18 AM
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Loving it so far it's got my previous daily-driver beat by almost 200HP, so it is quite fun



few little things to take care of, bumpers need to be treated, front fogs don't work, and I would like to upgrade the brakes just a bit (higher quality pads at minimum). And best of all, IPD is only 20 minutes from my house
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 09:51 AM
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looks great!! is that some kind of special ed. with those rims and paint color? also does your a/c work? common issue with volovs esp. the 850 :P
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 03:22 PM
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Platinum Edition, and yes, my a/c works great
 
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Nice! I like those rims a lot! Good to hear! Enjoy!
 
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Alway's loved those 850's!
 
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Old 07-18-2010, 11:32 PM
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Going to be paying a visit to IPD tomorrow. Will pick up some spacers and bumper dye.

Drove up to Tacoma this weekend for a car show, was quite the change from my Rabbit Pickup :lol: Was nice to be able to easily pass people on the freeway, and position the car for photos (wife is a photographer).
 
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