850 difference

[Small Mammal]

Hi All,

Is there a big difference between a '92-'94 and '94-'98 850 series ?

Aside from the obvious. Reliability issues, maintenance costs, etc. ?

cheers

 

[Bev A. Kupf]

Hi All,

Is there a big difference between a '92-'94 and '94-'98 850 series ?

There isn't a big difference. There are some small differences which
increase maintenance costs. For example, the '92 - '93 850s need to
have the timing belt replaced at a shorter interval. OTOH, you need
an OBDII code reader to diagnose faults in '96 and newer cars.

 

[Mike F]

There isn't a big difference. There are some small differences which
increase maintenance costs. For example, the '92 - '93 850s need to
have the timing belt replaced at a shorter interval. OTOH, you need
an OBDII code reader to diagnose faults in '96 and newer cars.

--
Bev A. Kupf
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never
stop thinking about ways to harm our country and our people, and neither
do we." -- G.W. Bush, August 5, 2004.

And the 4 bolt wheels used on the 92 and 93 model years make finding
wheels and brake rotors harder and more expensive.

--
Mike F.
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