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Replying to: uglybear (Dec 29, 2006 7:33 pm) Actually, the V8 in the Volvo is built by Yamaha. Ford only has two V8s that they build in-house, and they are both truck engines. The Lincoln LS engine was derived from Jaguar's AJ-V8. The S80 V8 is rated 17\25, which is similar to some of the less efficient V6s in the class, like the RL and M. |
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Replying to: uglybear (Dec 29, 2006 5:01 pm) |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Dec 30, 2006 12:34 pm)
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Replying to: uglybear (Dec 30, 2006 2:54 pm) I'm not sure thats true. I'd rather have an '06 Infiniti M for the same money. |
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Bought a Black on Black 2007 M35X in late September. I am extremely pleased with the car. Everything works. It is very comfortable. It roars. It certainly is not a laid back lux. I have a hard time not hitting it every time I am in it. I give it an enthusiatic thumbs up. |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Dec 30, 2006 12:34 pm)
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Replying to: psychh (Dec 30, 2006 9:54 pm) The Volvo was a blast to drive and was very comfortable, the Lexus not as powerful, but just beautiful inside and out, the Caddy turned me off (rude salesperson, thumping noise on the front left, not thrilled with the styling either). The Merc was impressive...their new diesel was quiet and really jumped when you asked it to. Considering the mileage I'm faced with (35-40K per year) I'm leaning toward the diesel as I think it'll have a longer life span. I'll be back with final decision by next week (for anyone who cares), and thank you all again for your time and thoughts. Happy New Year |
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Replying to: danny318 (Jan 02, 2007 6:49 am) Jerry
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Replying to: danny318 (Jan 02, 2007 6:49 am) Considering its a 'Bama Mercedes, you're probably going to run into electrical problems and other issues LONG before any engine problems show up. If you like the ML, drive the X5. It's just a better car in every way. The FX35 is also worth looking at. Nissan VQs last forever. |
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Replying to: allagaroo (Jan 02, 2007 7:37 am) Perhaps the S80's torque advantage makes it "feel" stronger off the line, but the GS350 is the faster car, at least to 60mph. With most AWD cars, you really can't tell where the torque is in normal driving conditions. The Volvo's system despite being almost entirely FWD still eliminates any torque steer, which is a big problem with their T5 FWD cars. The only AWD cars in the class that are willing to oversteer like a RWD car are the M35x and the 530xi, although I haven't driven a GS AWD with VDIM turned off. Even then, it wouldn't be as fun or have the control of the M or 5.
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