I am a n00b to the Volvo scene, but pretty big in the Subaru scene. Unfortunatly a bad tune lead to the death of my 400awhp 2004 Subaru WRX STi. So I sent the engine out to be rebuilt, handle more b00st and rev 1.5k more, and it will not be back for about a month due to a back order on the cams. [:@] I am currently driving my 1987 Buick Grand National around and two days ago we got our first real snow of the year. I decided that it was time to buy a winter car and put the GN away, should have been in storage in October but the subie's motor issue kept the car on the road.
I went out and test drove a few volvo's in the past couple days and found a 1997 850 T5 wagon with 141,800 miles on the clock for $4300. I will be picking up the car on monday. Been reading up on the cars and will be around here more often.
Here are some pictures of the GN and STi.

Nick

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Welcome to the forum.

SWEET SUBI!!

Do you ever go to Nasioc?

 

I only go to nasioc for classifieds and some tech, otherwise that site is pretty much filled with asshats. So I usually stick to wrxfanatics.com and allwheeljunkies.com, much more laid back and fun sites.

Just talked to the dealer and I am picking the car up monday afternoon. [sm=happy046.gif]

Nick

 

Oh ok my Wife hangs out at Nasioc.

I hear about the posts there all the time.

I will have to check out the other sites.

 

Definatly check out wrxf. It isn't wrx only, there is subie tech, great videos, great kill/losses, and laid back.

As a n00b question, what is the general consensus on gutting the factory cat for performance (MI dosn't have inspections)?

Nick

 

I have heard of many people doing it.

But some have had luck with it not throwing a Check Engine light.
But some always get the light.

 

Alright, thanks. I will try to search between here and volvospeed.

Nick

 

Picked up the 850 today. [sm=massbounce.gif]

Nick

 

PICS?????