In a message dated 11/3/2009 4:51:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM writes:

Now when  you get into the newer volvo turbos.....ya, those can get
>  expensive
> to maintain fast. We have a '97 850turbo GLT and it's an  amazing car,
30mpg
> and FAST, though it's a fair bit more complicated  than a B230F engine

i also have a '97 volvo 850R wagon  (2.3L 20v 5cyl HP turbo - 245hp
stock!)  now id love to put that engine in a vanagon :)

chris