On Sunday 4/7/19 I flew out to NY to buy this 1997 850R estate from Neil (Neil850r) and drove it home to NH. This is my first 850 and the car has been excellent so far. Here is a quick rundown of its current status:
-69,000 miles (no I did not forget a digit)
-Stage 0 service completed aside from transmission flush
- stock aside from Ipd springs and struts
- newer continental tires
Issues:
-Radio works intermittently, sound comes on and off with bumps or cornering but remains powered
- small power steering leak, appears to be from a hose
- dashboard is wavy and a bit loose, should be replaced
- transmission occasionally shifts a bit hard (fluid or mount issue?)
- some clear coat issues with the paint, not too significant currently
-headliner is sagging
Any advice on addressing these?
Aside from that the car drives and looks very good, it has been a pleasure so far.
My plan for the car is to use it as a fair weather daily driver, mostly highway commuting to work. I would like to make modifications to push toward 300-ish hp but focus on keeping it very reliable and comfortable as a daily. My understanding is that is achievable with improved turbo plumbing, catback and a tune but I would like to hear everyone's suggestions. Very interested in a manual swap at some point but I need to learn more about it.
Like I said, I am new to these cars so I would like to hear what you guys think the proper order of operations are for making modifications, where the best shops are in the NE are, and general ownership advice and guidance. I am looking forward to being an active member, thank you in advance for the help!
More, high quality photos to come. The weather in NH has been garbage since I got the car.
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-69,000 miles (no I did not forget a digit)
-Stage 0 service completed aside from transmission flush
- stock aside from Ipd springs and struts
- newer continental tires
Issues:
-Radio works intermittently, sound comes on and off with bumps or cornering but remains powered
- small power steering leak, appears to be from a hose
- dashboard is wavy and a bit loose, should be replaced
- transmission occasionally shifts a bit hard (fluid or mount issue?)
- some clear coat issues with the paint, not too significant currently
-headliner is sagging
Any advice on addressing these?
Aside from that the car drives and looks very good, it has been a pleasure so far.
My plan for the car is to use it as a fair weather daily driver, mostly highway commuting to work. I would like to make modifications to push toward 300-ish hp but focus on keeping it very reliable and comfortable as a daily. My understanding is that is achievable with improved turbo plumbing, catback and a tune but I would like to hear everyone's suggestions. Very interested in a manual swap at some point but I need to learn more about it.
Like I said, I am new to these cars so I would like to hear what you guys think the proper order of operations are for making modifications, where the best shops are in the NE are, and general ownership advice and guidance. I am looking forward to being an active member, thank you in advance for the help!
More, high quality photos to come. The weather in NH has been garbage since I got the car.
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