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Sedans Volvo S40 Volvo S40 vs BMW 3 Series
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Replying to: fedlawman (May 31, 2007 9:37 am) Sorry but you are terrible wrong. The 330i do 0-100 in 7.8 seconds, the Volvo S40 T5 do 0-100 in 6.9 seconds. Now imagine this T5 you see on the video is a modded chip with 270 hp (this is 50hp more than the default). Just imagine that. The Volvo just "play" with that BMW. See the BMW specs here: http://www.terra.com.ar/canales/pruebas/16/16891.html |
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Replying to: dhanley (Jul 28, 2005 7:56 am) Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) Front Fog Lights in Front Spoiler Bi-Xenon Headlamps Electric Moonroof Supreme Audio Package for T5 (6 cd changer + Premium Audio w 12 speakers / 2 EQ + Dolby ProLogic2 + extra Power supply + Power amplifier + Subwoofer) 17 rims Front and rear fog lights Lateral laminated windows Power-Adjustable Driver and Passenger Seat, (8-Way with Lumbar Support w 3 Memories for driver) 5-Speed ''Geartronic'' Microprocessor-Controlled Automatic with ''Auto-Stick'' Function T5 rear spoiler Trip Computer w Driver Information Display Full Leather The 330i with same features cost about 10,000 more... |
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sorry bmw is no match for volvo in the long run let just say bmw can go 0-60mph faster, but after about 150K miles the bmw engine is gone. Volvo on the other runs just as fast, a lot safer, and it will keep going and going and going and going.....500K miles is the norm for Volvo
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Replying to: bons (Jun 21, 2007 9:27 am) http://www.autooninfo.net/RosterofHighMileageBMWs.htm "Volvo on the other [...] a lot safer," Actually, BMW's been consistently beating volvo in crash tests recently. http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/ncap/ncap_car_results.jsp?make=BMW&modelYear=3%20series:2005&publicationDate=2005-06-01 http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/ncap/ncap_car_results.jsp?make=Volvo&modelYear=S40:2004&publicationDate=2004-06-01 http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/ncap/ncap_car_results.jsp?make=Volvo&modelYear=S60:2001&publicationDate=2001-11-01 http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/ncap/ncap_car_results.jsp?make=BMW&modelYear=5%20series:2004&publicationDate=2004-11-01
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Replying to: dhanley (Jun 21, 2007 9:48 am) And about security: Volvo beat BMW, just check the S40, S60 and C90 qualifications.
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Replying to: cubanomx (Jun 21, 2007 1:34 pm) Volvo for life is an advertising campaign. BMW's is "the ultimate driving machine." I could use _that_ to argue that volvo is inferior because it's not ultimate. As for longevity, i don't think you guys are playing with real data: http://www.desrosiers.ca/pdfs/2002/2002-4.pdf In any case, both marquees do pretty well in this regard. "And about security: Volvo beat BMW, just check the S40, S60 and C90 qualifications" You'll have to explain why one should draw the opposite conclusions from the safety test results in regards to safety.
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Replying to: dhanley (Jun 21, 2007 1:45 pm) About the conclusions I base my words in a single fact: I see an S60 accident with a garbage truck when I purchased my brand new s40 last year. My eyes don't believe what I see... no doubt is a SAFE car. Volvo reputation is bassed on security and reliability (MACK and VOLVO trucks... see that)... I hear some stories about people having accidents and they save his life because they was driving a volvo. I love BMW as well but a 330 cannot compete with a T5 AWD, this is a real fact.
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Replying to: cubanomx (Jun 21, 2007 9:15 pm) This may or may not be true(do you have numbers to back this up?), but this doesn't seem to be resulting in them building the safest cars, is it? Since i don't think any of you are disputing BMW's superior crash test scores?
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Replying to: dhanley (Jun 22, 2007 12:02 pm) http://www.driveandstayalive.com/info%20section/crash%20testing/crash-testing-centers_volvo.htm "Volvo's crash laboratory is the most advanced in the world. It has two test tracks, one permanent and one movable, which can be turned by as much as 90 degrees. Advanced laser technology ensures that every test is conducted with millimeter precision. Sensors and high-speed cameras document events. The ability to combine two tracks makes the laboratory at the Volvo Cars Safety Centre unique. In addition, Volvo's high-tech collision barriers, which weigh 800 metric tons (881 short tons), can be moved into position using air cushions, making it is possible to re-create many different accident situations" Volvo have an "Unique Crash Simulator". Volvo also has invested in a unique physical crash simulator in which real-life collisions can be simulated without destroying the car body itself See the first fully SUV rollover Volvo crash laboratory and how amazing the passenger cage is designed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqNITUm3WA8 See the frontal impact motor absortion design and 4 steel security basis from Volvo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwjwEwUPzwA&mode=related&search= And personal security is getting important too. Volvo wins award for innovative security technology on 2007: "Volvo’s unique Personal Car Communicator" with heartbeat sensors: http://www.easier.com/view/News/Motoring/Volvo/article-123069.html Volvo: "It is associated with the Group’s core values – quality, safety and environmental care" Volvo is a pioneer in the security fields in cars. see: Volvo was the first company to produce cars with padded dashboards Volvo developed the first rear-facing child seat Volvo introduced the first central high-mounted stoplight Volvo introduced the introduced the first three-point seatbelt for the middle of the rear seat and a child safety cushion integrated in the middle armrest Volvo in 1991 came the introduction of the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) Volvo introduced its Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) In 2004 Volvo introduced the BLIS system Security in a Volvo new models is beyond imagination: The all new Volvo S80 is also the first Volvo model to feature Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Collision Warning and Brake Support (CWBS) So as you can see, yes. Volvo is s secure car, no doubt.
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Replying to: cubanomx (Jun 22, 2007 12:40 pm) Bear in mind, a lot of the technology that's so impressing you is advertising jargon, and all the other "safe" manufacturers are doing it too, just using different names. You seem to think volvo has some usiqueness in doing safety testing. Maybe they were pioneers 30-40 years ago, but that doesn't mean they have the safest cars on the road today.
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