Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 00:01:53 -0500 From: "Russell D. Ollie, Sr." <russell.ollienopsams.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 beats A6,E-Class,5-Series,S80,300M
Agreed. However, I think the equation changes a bit if you consider that you can buy a S80 T6 with sunroof, leather seats, etc. for $38k under Volvo's European Delivery option (and they pay for airfare and first night at a hotel to boot.) -rdo russell.ollienopsamnet 1998 S70 T5, 27k miles (for sale) <r600nopsamejanews.com> wrote in message news:78k9t0$ift$1nopsam1.dejanews.com... >Bottom line is that at around $30-$37k, the 9-5 2.3 or V6t is more fun to >drive than the comparably priced/equipped S80 2.9 or A6. However, as you move >up to $40k+, the T6 really shows its stuff. At $40k, the Audi is prettier to >look at both inside and out -- it a very premium looking car; however, at any >price the A6 is more luxury boulevard cruiser than sports sedan. > > >In article <773tsg$js6$1nopsamer.news.rcn.net>, > "Russell D. Ollie, Sr." <russell.ollienopsams.com> wrote: >> While I think we can all cite examples of Saabs and Volvos in the not so >> distant past with less than laudable handling characteristics, I don't think >> an informed person can make this statement about the S80 T6. If you check >> the 12/98 edition of Road & Track you will see that the T6 posts skidpad >> numbers that outperform the BMW 540 (.83g vs.81g). >> >> -rdo >> >> njahnopsamejanews.com wrote in message <752qm2$l18$1nopsam1.dejanews.com>... >> >In article <3673B886.AFE6D9B8nopsamnet.cz>, >> > totalnopsamnet.cz wrote: >> >> [CONTENT SNIPPED] >> >> >Complete and utter CRAP! Volvo followed SAAB's lead on turbocharging and >> >still can't produce an engine as smooth. Their cars wallow and understeer >> >like crazy and have never been known for fine handling, unlike the classic >> >99-900 which is now a cult car. I once drove a Volvo 340 and can without >> >doubt say it was the biggest piece of CRAP I have ever had the misfortune >> to >> >sit in. >> > >> >> Still, there are >> >> some people to which the Saab will appeal more than Volvo, >> >> even if it is without any doubt technologically inferior, >> >Superior! >> > >> >> and >> >> will e.g. love the Saab's dashboard and stereo and overall >> >> image. >> >> >> >> Radek >> >> >> >> -99 (ordered): Volvo S80 T6 (272 hp) ! >> >> >> >> -98 Saab 9-5 (!!!!!) >> >> >> >> -98 Volvo R AWD (250 hp. 4x4) >> >> -97 Volvo S90 (200 hp) >> >> -95 MB E280 >> >> -94 Seat Toledo (150 hp) >> >> ... >> >> >> >> >> > >> >-----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- >> >http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own >> >> > >-----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- >http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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