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Re: X [qbrozen] by tifighter
May 27, 2008 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (May 27, 2008 8:13 am)

Nice work. I think the Infiniti is a WAY smarter buy in the long run than a Volvo. Not that any of us keep cars that long, I guess...
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Re: X [tifighter] by guss
May 27, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: tifighter (May 27, 2008 8:36 am)

Reliability has definitely slipped down on my preference order. How much can go wrong when you keep a car on average 18 months ?
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Re: X [kyfdx] by qbrozen
May 27, 2008 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (May 27, 2008 8:23 am)

how much of a hit to get out of the Accord lease?
 
We shan't discuss such things.
 
;b
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Re: X [qbrozen] by corvette
May 27, 2008 (9:48 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (May 27, 2008 8:13 am)

Its just a step up in all areas in terms of driving fun, refinement, and luxo.
 
I always thought Volvo's inline-5 was sort of boomy and loud--maybe the turbo version is quieter because it doesn't have to work as hard?
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Re: X [qbrozen] by lemmer
May 27, 2008 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (May 27, 2008 9:37 am)

Are you going to sell one of your other cars?
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Re: X [corvette] by qbrozen
May 27, 2008 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: corvette (May 27, 2008 9:48 am)

It is a bit louder than, say, a refined V6. But that depends on what you are looking for. Plus, it is so much quieter inside the cabin than a non-lux car, you (I) don't notice.
 
For instance, my Accord's engine is quieter, sure, but it lets in so much road and wind noise, that the quiet engine really doesn't mean a helluva lot.
 
Besides, I'm not adverse to hearing a sweet-sounding engine.
 
The G35 is actually pretty noisy. the engine growl is pretty noticeable, as is wind noise. But, overall, because it deadens the road noise well, it overall is quieter than the Accord.
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Re: X [lemmer] by qbrozen
May 27, 2008 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: lemmer (May 27, 2008 9:51 am)

the Accord and Pac are going back to their manufacturers.
Although I am pondering maybe selling the Accord. I'm just not sure I can get any extra for it that would make it worth it. I gotta do a little research.
 
Otherwise, I'm standing pat. I do have to get the Alfa past inspection, though.
And the pickup is due in September. yikes!
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Re: X [qbrozen] by woodyww
May 27, 2008 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (May 27, 2008 8:13 am)

Wow, 7 cars! Did you trade in or sell the leased Accord?
 
W/O having driven either an S60R, or a G35x, & I do like (most) Volvos, this sounds like a good decision. For $18,800, with all the warranty, AWD (in NJ as I recall?), I can't imagine that you'd lose that much when selling.......
 
Enjoy the car!
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Re: X [qbrozen] by fezo
May 27, 2008 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (May 27, 2008 9:56 am)

Quieter than an Accord. Talk about damning with faint praise.... I alway think that an Accord is many things but quiet isn't one that comes to mind.
 
We may have to stage an intervention here. As soon as we buy a nice car to come over in to stage it.
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Re: X [woodyww] by qbrozen
May 27, 2008 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: woodyww (May 27, 2008 10:12 am)

I can't imagine that you'd lose that much when selling....
 
LOL.
well, i guess that's the best we can hope for on this board, huh?

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