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| Got A 1996 850 Turbo Wagon, Vin Brings It Up As "r |
 Jun 11 2007, 09:43 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 8-June 07 Member No.: 28,892 Status:  Location: toronto Drives: 1996 volvo 850 wagon  |
bought a 1996 volvo turbo wagon 850. the vin brings it up as an R. however based on my research doesnt have some of the characteristics of the R package (suede seats, wood trim etc). This is a canadian car if that matters.
whats the easiest way to tell its an R or not?Is there R's without the suede seats etc? |
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Jun 12 2007, 04:55 PM
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 Expert  Group: Members Posts: 834 Joined: 19-February 05 Member No.: 3,208 Status: Location: Hampton, TN Drives: 1993 Volvo 854 GLT, 1988 BMW 325i BIG FLAT SIX. |
Thats not as weird as calling up volvo high mileage club to apply and them not being able to find the vin number on your car in their Volvo vin database... this just happened to me yesterday. The guy on the phone was like hmmm. "I guess I will just push it through my computer to get one sent out to you" I wonder if this means my car doesnt exist...
The R also had 17 inch rims if that helps. |
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Jun 14 2007, 08:08 AM
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 Veteran  Group: Admin Posts: 7,309 Joined: 1-March 05 Member No.: 3,464 Status: Location: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA Drives: 1996 Volvo 855 T5 FWD, 1989 Honda Civic 2-Door |
Am not sure what the other EASIEST way is to do it, aside from the VIN plate...
Hmmm, 17 inch rims is a YES. And i think a 16T turbo instead of a 15G. Also check your engine serial number (on the block itself) - but i doubt this is of any help, unless it differs from the one on the VIN. |
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Jun 20 2007, 06:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 13-January 07 Member No.: 23,202 Status: Location: US Drives: 1997 Volvo 850R |
QUOTE(ampangbear @ Jun 14 2007, 08:08 AM) Am not sure what the other EASIEST way is to do it, aside from the VIN plate... Hmmm, 17 inch rims is a YES. And i think a 16T turbo instead of a 15G. Also check your engine serial number (on the block itself) - but i doubt this is of any help, unless it differs from the one on the VIN. [right][snapback]57717[/snapback][/right] No, all '96/'97 R's had the same 15g as the 850 turbo. |
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Jun 21 2007, 04:25 AM
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Veteran Group: Admin Posts: 7,309 Joined: 1-March 05 Member No.: 3,464 Status: Location: Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA Drives: 1996 Volvo 855 T5 FWD, 1989 Honda Civic 2-Door |
Interesting point on the turbo, WhiteR. Thanks.
And another that i just remembered, unless the interiors have been changed, the Rs have different colour-toning for interiors. And the steering wheel itself, has like 2 colour-tones if not mistaken. |
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Nov 11 2007, 06:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 6-November 07 Member No.: 34,413 Status: Location: uk Drives: 1995 855 T-5R |
inside of fuel filler flap should tell you what it is
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Nov 13 2007, 04:27 PM
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 Veteran  Group: Super Mod Posts: 3,376 Joined: 9-August 07 Member No.: 31,123 Status: Location: Brooklyn, New York Drives: 1996 Volvo 850 R,1968 SS clone Camaro,1963 pan/shovel chopper, 1949 Panhead bobber, 1967 Triumph Bonneville, 1967 Honda 175, 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa, 1996 Impala SS big-block, 2004 Mercedes E500 (the mrs.), 1934 Dodge, |
I think only R's came with the sueds inserts. Also, depending on the interior color, the wood would either be a dark stained with dark interior and a platinum wood stain with the tan interior. The rims are different, also. in inserts on the door panels would be suede not leather. the shifter might, and I stress, might have a wood insert if it is automatic. and I think the speedo is of a higher speed. not sure about canada though, being that you guys got the stick on your turbos and R's we got autos.
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Dec 6 2007, 02:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 13-January 07 Member No.: 23,202 Status: Location: US Drives: 1997 Volvo 850R |
Yes that is correct....and for black interior R's, the dash is actually black...as opposed to the dark grey of the T-5's
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Dec 6 2007, 02:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 13-January 07 Member No.: 23,202 Status: Location: US Drives: 1997 Volvo 850R |
The only woodgrain shifter in the R line came on the 1995 T-5 R.
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