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Brick850 08-17-2013 02:15 AM

New addition to my family.
 
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My search is finally over. Both the stars and moon and planets all aligned and I finally came across my dream car, AND had the funds to purchase it.

This morning I picked up my 1994 850 T-5 (with 1995 tail lights). 100,000 miles (164,000km), 2 mature owners, full service history and in excellent condition. Paid $3500 for it, which is ridiculosly cheap. I'll get $3500 selling my 850 N/A wagon.

I've spent the day changing fluids and giving him some TLC. I've named him Eric.

Everyone, meet Eric. Eric, everyone.

rspi 08-17-2013 07:53 AM

Man that car looks super clean. Congrats!

Brick850 08-17-2013 08:41 AM

Previous owner said it keeps running rich and he couldn't figure out why. I fixed it in 30 minutes with a new thermostat. It was stuck open.

97black850 08-17-2013 10:52 AM

are those wheels stock for a 94? just curious because mine doesn't have those

Brick850 08-17-2013 06:51 PM

They are here in Australia, yes.

97black850 08-17-2013 07:06 PM

cool, i really like them. I wish mine had them, but its a great looking car!

Hi_miles850 08-17-2013 07:49 PM

the OP's car looks immaculate. enjoy it, you found a really nice one.


Originally Posted by 97black850 (Post 362684)
cool, i really like them. I wish mine had them, but its a great looking car!

I have an extra set of those wheels if you are interested.

BTW people swap post 95 tail lights onto pre 95 850s?

gdog 08-17-2013 10:54 PM

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Brick850: Nice find indeed! You sure you didn't photo-shop those pics? Looks like it just rolled off the showroom; very nice! Congrats.

What size are those "swirl" turbo wheels? Are they all 6.5" X 16" or are some 6.0 X 15"?

My 855 N/A and S70 GLT both have 6.0 X 15" I believe. The GLT has the six spoke wheel like pictured.

Brick850 08-18-2013 06:03 AM

The wheels are 6.5 x 16 Columba's. They were standard on all T-5's here.

xjflexer 08-18-2013 09:44 AM

Beautiful car! I wish I could find a T-5 sedan that nice for that price! Great find!

Yes, the '95+ taillights and filler panel are just a bolt on swap for the earlier 850 sedans. Just like the V70 upper tails onto an 850 wagon. I need some V70 upper tails on my 855R....*sigh*

Brick850 08-19-2013 06:10 AM

I have v70 uppers on the wagon I am about to sell


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