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Re: Saab Viggen or Volvo 850R ???>>>>>
Posted by Stew (more from Stew) on Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:36:23
In Reply to: Saab Viggen or Volvo 850R ???>>>>>, JDELUNA, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 18:44:38
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I'm a little late reading this question, but here's my $.02. I own a 2000 V70R and a 2001 Vig Conv.
They are very different cars with different utility. The Volvo is a manual (only came that way in 2000) and has 265 hp. We like the awd in the snow but the handling and performance are far inferior to the Viggen for shear fun. The Volvo requires quite a stomp on the accelerator to spool up the turbo (with quite a bit of lag) causing too much RPM engine noise. The Viggen seems to have far less turbo lag and is much more fun to drive with the 5 speed. The ride in the Volvo is much smoother due to the 16" rims and a softer suspension. The interiors of the cars are a toss up.
I guess if you want comfort with some speed - Volvo. Speed with some comfort - Viggen.
Good luck.
- Stew
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Posts in this Thread:
- Saab Viggen or Volvo 850R ???>>>>>, JDELUNA, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 18:44:38
- Re: Saab Viggen or Volvo 850R ???>>>>>, Stew, Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:36:23 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: SaabProblems, Tony, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 15:36:12
- no way,, nickR, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 20:58:31
- Re: SaabProblems, jc, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:18:36
- It sounds as if you need a monster truck..., b.flippo, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:10:51
- have a saab and a volvo, malangi, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 14:49:34
- Re: Saab Viggen or Volvo 850R ???>>>>>, Roger, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:28:59
- If it makes any difference..., Sieglo, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 12:21:43
- Re: Saab Viggen or Volvo 850R ???>>>>>, Dean, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:24:25
- 850R has a limited slip diff though, nickR, Wed, 4 Dec 2002 02:10:31
- Re: What??? The cars do NOT compare >>>, Joe_MTL, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:58:59
- Joe_MTL, JDELUNA, Tue, 3 Dec 2002 22:31:56
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