800 series better than 700's or 900's ?? how do they rate .. - Page 3

thaddeus · Apr 13th, 2009, 04:22

Yes its true that White is like a team of all the colors so a person need not feel excluded . lol ...

thaddeus · Apr 13th, 2009, 14:13

Having said that , and still in agreement , have auction purchased this Special edition, made in [Belgium] Ghent Plant VCG 22 .

744 intercooled B230ET Turbo with the zf22 gearbox . 185hp .

thaddeus · Apr 13th, 2009, 14:38

Plan is to use this car as the daily runner until White 850 version is turns up .. then re-evaluate .

Being a special original 1988 Volvo import means for some it has a strong market . The non-interference Set up with the camshaft and valve timings is something of a godsend for me , a great choice , for a driver like as me who appreciates the consistency of safety in the engineering .

Henry Ford is reported as saying "They can have any color they like - as long as it is black " .. this one has an original red pinstripe as well , plus tinted the green tinted windows , sun-roof , original racing body kit , five spoke mags , awesome engine build , and regular 10000k service since new ..

cheers

turbo estate · Apr 13th, 2009, 17:46

One thing though:the white R's are quite rare(only know of a handfull)

So luck is needed in finding one.

Nice tank you've bought there(it went all the way from here,Belgium,to you)

thaddeus · Apr 14th, 2009, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo estate

One thing though:the white R's are quite rare(only know of a handfull)

So luck is needed in finding one.

Nice tank you've bought there(it went all the way from here,Belgium,to you)

turbo estate .. yes thank you for the feedback .

Regarding numbers of .. i wonder where there is record of the particular distribution of numbers of vehicles re :color/build/specs etc .. ?

Story holds that it is a special order build negotiated between Volvo(NZ) and Volvo Belgium (Ghant) . Volvo's demonstration vehicle for the 1988 NZ Auto show .

Will contact Volvo Belgium for any additional info regarding the build history ..

cheers

p.s. thhe White 240GT shown above (for being so very white has some similar history to the 740T just won on auction .. it too as a build for the national auto show this time for 1986 (740T imported for the 198 show)

here is the read along for the white 240gt

Quote:

1986 Volvo 240GT White 4 door Sedan, 2300cc, 5 speed Manual, heated seats, Electric Windows, Mag wheels, Power steering, Towbar.

Ideally suited to a Volvo enthusiast.

This particular car was built up new in NZ by the Volvo people at Scandinavian Motors to be the centre piece of the 1986 Car Show.

The car was imported new into NZ as a base 240GL model, stripped down and then fitted with a full set of Volvo Body Skirts and boot spoiler. The standard wheels were replaced with the present 5 spoke mag wheels that were specially colour coded to the rest of the body.

turbo estate · Apr 14th, 2009, 11:48

Thaddeus:To give you a few numbers:

For example:T5-R came in 3 colours only(Yellow(or Gul),Olive green,and Black)

2500 units were black,2500 units were Gul,500 units were olive green.

No poss.in getting a white one.

R's came in a variaty of colours,and only on demand in white.

Hope this helps.

cheers,walter

Tension · Dec 22nd, 2009, 00:06

If you`re gonna get a T5. It needs to be yellow!!

Geezer · Dec 22nd, 2009, 06:25

there is currently a white 850r for sale in nz. its a saloon however.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-255127276.htm

Geezer · Dec 22nd, 2009, 06:30

there is also a yellow t5/r for sale that i have designs on. its up for 12K nz and has been for some time, possibly its worth it, but i wouldn't pay that much for it myself. desirable car though.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-260762047.htm

theres also a couple of t5s there for sale...all saloons im afraid. could be worth a look though.

Nordboy · Dec 22nd, 2009, 08:59

Okay, currently have a 2005 S80 D5 Lux and a 1990 740 auto turbo estate, i previously had a 850 T5 estate.
THE s80 is big for a saloon, loads of room inside and very luxurious, one of the most comfortable cars i've ever driven. It has all the bells and whistles and for a big car the fuel economy is outstanding. Not the fastest though, and handles a bit like a barge.
The 740 estate is BIG. I have the 2.3 turbo, and can't be described as a drivers car, again handles like a barge and the acceleration is hardly kick in the back stuff. But it's well put together and I'm quite enjoying the serenity of driving around in it.
The 850 T5, I really don't know why i got rid of it. It's one of the only cars i feel like this about ( and i've had ALOT of cars). For me, this at the moment would be the car i got rid of my 740 for ( or a younger V70 T5), it handled well, had the space inside, and the engine and auto gearbox in sport mode was truly outstanding for a car of it's age. It was very comfortable in the leather seats.

That is a very brief summary, could go on. In fact it has got me thinking......

anyone got a 850 T5 estate they would like to swap for my 740? lol

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Apr 13th, 2009, 04:22	#21
thaddeus Junior Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2009 06:11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: auckland View Photos By: thaddeus	Yes its true that White is like a team of all the colors so a person need not feel excluded . lol ... Last edited by thaddeus; Apr 13th, 2009 at 06:15.

Apr 13th, 2009, 14:13	#22
thaddeus Junior Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2009 06:11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: auckland View Photos By: thaddeus	black and white .. Having said that , and still in agreement , have auction purchased this Special edition, made in [Belgium] Ghent Plant VCG 22 . 744 intercooled B230ET Turbo with the zf22 gearbox . 185hp . Last edited by thaddeus; Apr 13th, 2009 at 14:58.

Apr 13th, 2009, 14:38	#23
thaddeus Junior Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2009 06:11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: auckland View Photos By: thaddeus	Plan is to use this car as the daily runner until White 850 version is turns up .. then re-evaluate . Being a special original 1988 Volvo import means for some it has a strong market . The non-interference Set up with the camshaft and valve timings is something of a godsend for me , a great choice , for a driver like as me who appreciates the consistency of safety in the engineering . Henry Ford is reported as saying "They can have any color they like - as long as it is black " .. this one has an original red pinstripe as well , plus tinted the green tinted windows , sun-roof , original racing body kit , five spoke mags , awesome engine build , and regular 10000k service since new .. cheers Last edited by thaddeus; Apr 13th, 2009 at 15:01.

Apr 13th, 2009, 17:46	#24
turbo estate Senior Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2013 14:54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LOMMEL	One thing though:the white R's are quite rare(only know of a handfull) So luck is needed in finding one. Nice tank you've bought there(it went all the way from here,Belgium,to you) __________________ the (new)grey one Last edited by turbo estate; Apr 13th, 2009 at 18:05.

Apr 14th, 2009, 11:48	#26
turbo estate Senior Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2013 14:54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LOMMEL	Thaddeus:To give you a few numbers: For example:T5-R came in 3 colours only(Yellow(or Gul),Olive green,and Black) 2500 units were black,2500 units were Gul,500 units were olive green. No poss.in getting a white one. R's came in a variaty of colours,and only on demand in white. Hope this helps. cheers,walter __________________ the (new)grey one

Dec 22nd, 2009, 00:06	#27
Tension Senior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2015 22:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangor NI	If you`re gonna get a T5. It needs to be yellow!! __________________ 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate - wrote off 1993 850 2.0 SE Saloon - scrapped 1995 850 T-5R Estate - so far so good...

Dec 22nd, 2009, 06:25	#28
Geezer Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2022 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wangavegas	there is currently a white 850r for sale in nz. its a saloon however. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-255127276.htm

Dec 22nd, 2009, 06:30	#29
Geezer Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2022 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wangavegas	there is also a yellow t5/r for sale that i have designs on. its up for 12K nz and has been for some time, possibly its worth it, but i wouldn't pay that much for it myself. desirable car though. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-260762047.htm theres also a couple of t5s there for sale...all saloons im afraid. could be worth a look though.

Dec 22nd, 2009, 08:59	#30
Nordboy Junior Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2021 10:22 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: bridgend	Okay, currently have a 2005 S80 D5 Lux and a 1990 740 auto turbo estate, i previously had a 850 T5 estate. THE s80 is big for a saloon, loads of room inside and very luxurious, one of the most comfortable cars i've ever driven. It has all the bells and whistles and for a big car the fuel economy is outstanding. Not the fastest though, and handles a bit like a barge. The 740 estate is BIG. I have the 2.3 turbo, and can't be described as a drivers car, again handles like a barge and the acceleration is hardly kick in the back stuff. But it's well put together and I'm quite enjoying the serenity of driving around in it. The 850 T5, I really don't know why i got rid of it. It's one of the only cars i feel like this about ( and i've had ALOT of cars). For me, this at the moment would be the car i got rid of my 740 for ( or a younger V70 T5), it handled well, had the space inside, and the engine and auto gearbox in sport mode was truly outstanding for a car of it's age. It was very comfortable in the leather seats. That is a very brief summary, could go on. In fact it has got me thinking...... anyone got a 850 T5 estate they would like to swap for my 740? lol

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