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#280 of 362 Old S80 vs. New S80 by ohhawk

Feb 23, 2007 (8:49 pm)

I have a 2002 S80 T6 that I've owned for the past 4 years. Getting ready to make a change and am wondering about the new S80 w/V8 AWD. Has anyone driven one of the new ones? What might I expect to see as primary differnces between the two as far as driving, handling, noise levels, seat comfort?

Any expected "specials" on this model for current Volvo owners as I will be purchasing not leasing? Do both driver and pass seats offer lumbar?

Thanks.

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volvomax (Feb 26, 2007 9:49 am)

#281 of 362 Re: Volvomax...... [rockylee] by rockylee

Feb 24, 2007 (2:20 am)

Replying to: rockylee (Feb 16, 2007 4:44 pm)

I appreciate the advice but the Glossy in pictures looks almost fake. Besides to many cars have glossy wood. The Flat Wood looks waaaaay better IMHO. It looks more upscale and Scandinavian. My former 88' Eldorado had non glossy wood and I liked it.

I just don't understand why we are stuck with just glossy wood ???? What benefits does it have over flat wood besides it might resist staining ???? I don't see why making the flat wood available as a option choice would be such a big deal to eliminate it off our option list ???? I bet the Europeans get a choice.

It's always a one size fits all for us americans.

Rocky

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#282 of 362 Re: Old S80 vs. New S80 [ohhawk] by volvomax

Feb 26, 2007 (9:49 am)

Replying to: ohhawk (Feb 23, 2007 8:49 pm)

Different as night and day.
The V8 is much faster, more sure footed, better ergonomics.
The T6 feels bigger, but is actually slightly smaller.
There is a $1000 owner loyalty incentive right now.