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359 messages, Last post on Apr 27, 2009 at 11:16 PM
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 06, 2007 4:46 am) Of course, it's a bigger car, which is what I needed, but the BMW 5's and the MB E's were just out of my range. The Audi A6 was nice, but this Volvo won me over. I got the 6cyl loaded for 45. Metallic silver, sport package, navigation, 18 in. Zubra wheels, heated/cooled seats, audio pkg, bi-zenon... the whole deal... for 45. Fact is, there is not much in the "in between price-range" between the small 3-series/C-Class/A4 and the larger 5's/e's/a6. After being in this car for a month, I can honestly say that if I could have afforded to go into the 50+ range, I would go with the S80 V8 over the germans. It feels like blasphemy to even type this, because I swore I'd never drive anything but a BMW ever again, I loved them so much. But on top of the ride, and the comfort and how solid this thing is, I think it is an amazing looking car, and frankly, the 5's and E's especially look boring next to it. |
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Replying to: drebbin (Apr 06, 2007 8:56 pm) I guess there's a market for those of us looking up to the S80 from the Cs and 3s and A4, even if it may not be satisfy those looking down on it from the 7s and Qs and A8s and Ss. My two biggest problems? Seeing if I can get the V8 (please?) and needing to change my license plate (currently "FUN R" -- "FUN S80" just doesn't have the same ring to it!) |
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Replying to: drebbin (Apr 06, 2007 8:56 pm) Of course, it's a bigger car, which is what I needed, but the BMW 5's and the MB E's were just out of my range. The Audi A6 was nice, but this Volvo won me over. Oh I'm not talking from a better car or what would make you happier, I'm strictly talking about folks who want a name plate. I can't stand these snobs with their BMWs and MBs who think they are "car" people but are just in it for the name w/o even knowing anything behind the cars. Unfortunately they are the ones spending the money and certain makes can't sell cars up in the luxo price range think Phaeton...great car but who's spending that much money on a VW? -mike
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 07, 2007 7:56 am) But I love the one ad that just shows the black leather back seat, and says "will this car ever witness insider trading?" -- not too hard to figure out the target market for that one.
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Replying to: drebbin (Apr 07, 2007 8:24 am) -mike |
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What's up pal. Ya gotta give me the down low on this new hot ride the new Volvo S80 Adds T6 AWD Variant http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=120713 Will it be available with a stick ? Will it be as fast as the V8 ? Thanks...... -Rocky
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http://automotivenews.blogsome.com/2007/05/09/volvo-adds-t6-turbo-awd-to-s80-lin- e/ -Rocky |
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Replying to: rockylee (May 09, 2007 6:42 pm) My reasoning is that the weight difference will be negligible and nearly 300 ftlbs of torque out of a turbo 3 liter means turbo lag, and coupled with an auto trans means there's nothing you can do about it except mash the gas and wait. But, my experience with high-pressure turbos tells me it will really move once up to speed (ie, great passing power), hence closing the gap when the naturally aspirated v8 starts to run out of steam. |
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Replying to: rockylee (May 09, 2007 6:42 pm) Volvo is projecting a time of 6.9 sec to 60mph. No manual will be offered. Price point should be  $4000 more than the 3.2 BTW, I just picked up an S80 V8, and am loving it!
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Replying to: volvomax (May 10, 2007 8:34 am) congrats!
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