Car opinions ( I hate these threads)
10-23-2005, 10:46 AM
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Couple grand more for the S80 T6, I was reading up on those as well, but I seem to see a lot more reliability problems with them then the S60 or the Q
With the Volvo, these seats I hear all about, standard? or are they part of a package, premium? sport?
With the Volvo, these seats I hear all about, standard? or are they part of a package, premium? sport?
10-23-2005, 02:51 PM
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th the Volvo, these seats I hear all about, standard? or are they part of a package, premium? sport?
10-23-2005, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by steve c,Oct 23 2005, 03:51 PM
The standard seats are amazing. Not sure if they make any derivations like sport, premium etc. I was sold after I had one -- an S70 as a rental a few years back -- I kept that car for 4 months.
10-23-2005, 05:14 PM
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Volvo is fine, but reliability generally isn't great, and the styling isn't up to par imho.
If I was you I'd look at the new Lexus IS250 AWD, 37mpg highway, $40k starting Cdn and Toyota/Lexus quality plus you get a new car warranty.
And it is a gorgeous car.....
If I was you I'd look at the new Lexus IS250 AWD, 37mpg highway, $40k starting Cdn and Toyota/Lexus quality plus you get a new car warranty.
And it is a gorgeous car.....
10-24-2005, 06:11 AM
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you goof....
get a used 525 or 530 and call it a day.
you'll miss the BMW-ness of your X5.
or, you can always buy my 740....it doesn't address your fuel issue though...
get a used 525 or 530 and call it a day.
you'll miss the BMW-ness of your X5.
or, you can always buy my 740....it doesn't address your fuel issue though...
10-24-2005, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Palmateer,Oct 23 2005, 06:51 AM
Besides, Audis are not very reliable (we have an A4 3.0 that's been in the shop way too many times.)
Mine has been in the shop a grand total of 2 times.
1) A/C Compressor Failed - system flushed and replaced
2) A/C Compressor Failes Again - my guess was that the first replacement wasn't careful enough.
That second replacement was almost 2 years ago. No other problems.
It is not that fuel economic (well it is compared to BMW's 4.4V8) the 1.8T is very fuel economic.
I'd say go for a 1.8T Avant if you want a combination of Space, Fuel economy, and Audi interior.
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10-24-2005, 07:26 AM
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1. BMW 530i Premium/Sport
2. BMW 330i Premium/Sport
3. Acura RL
4. Acura TL
5. Audi A4 or A6
6. Acura MDX
Those are the cars I would look at if it was up to me. I own a BMW and I think I would miss the smoothness of the BMW but the others are nice too.
2. BMW 330i Premium/Sport
3. Acura RL
4. Acura TL
5. Audi A4 or A6
6. Acura MDX
Those are the cars I would look at if it was up to me. I own a BMW and I think I would miss the smoothness of the BMW but the others are nice too.
10-24-2005, 11:49 AM
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I swear I make buying a car into something way larger then it is, and I do this every time!
couple others there to consider, thanks
Nimesh, give me a price! I told you before, you'll want too much though
couple others there to consider, thanks
Nimesh, give me a price! I told you before, you'll want too much though