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SeePlusPlus
06-19-2010, 02:19 PM
So if you didn't see the fate of my last car, feel free to follow this (http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?287876-Ugh-fucking-deer.-Rainy-Day-Wildlife-Poor-RX-8&highlight=) link to see some carnage

Here's my new car, a 2006 Volvo S60R. I got the deal of a lifetime because it needed a new transfer case and some other work. Knocked the price down a ton and I have a brand new transfer case! It's a six speed btw

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/SeePlusPlusRX8/2006%20Volvo%20S60R/IA7.jpg

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/SeePlusPlusRX8/2006%20Volvo%20S60R/IA6.jpg

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/SeePlusPlusRX8/2006%20Volvo%20S60R/IA1.jpg

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/SeePlusPlusRX8/2006%20Volvo%20S60R/IA2.jpg

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/SeePlusPlusRX8/2006%20Volvo%20S60R/IA5.jpg

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/SeePlusPlusRX8/2006%20Volvo%20S60R/IA4.jpg

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae110/SeePlusPlusRX8/2006%20Volvo%20S60R/IA3.jpg
SandM
06-19-2010, 02:22 PM
very nice, congrats man!
Drummerboy
06-19-2010, 02:43 PM
I was looking at one of these for after college. Hows the power/handling?
Sol-Badguy
06-19-2010, 02:44 PM
Nice!
cVon128
06-19-2010, 02:45 PM
Sad to hear about the RX-8 but I would say that is definitely a worthy replacement :)
SeePlusPlus
06-19-2010, 02:47 PM
I was looking at one of these for after college. Hows the power/handling?

The power is great, the torque is such a nice change from the rotary engine. Turbo lag is basically non existent. The AWD system is nice too, it handles great from what I've driven so far.
SeePlusPlus
06-19-2010, 02:55 PM
And thanks to everyone for the compliments/congratulations
sti_cham
06-19-2010, 03:27 PM
congratulations!
JITB
06-19-2010, 04:42 PM
good purchase, what do those things cost now?
5speed
06-19-2010, 04:57 PM
Awesome! Nice to see something different around here.
JDMJAYDC2
06-19-2010, 05:12 PM
i love these in the wagon form they are such under the radar cars!
fivex684
06-19-2010, 05:19 PM
Congrats on the new car.
*cough*volvospeed.com*cough*
SeePlusPlus
06-19-2010, 05:33 PM
Congrats on the new car.
*cough*volvospeed.com*cough*

Haha, I'll get right on registering. Just registered for swedespeed.

And to the question of how much it costs, It was listed at around 14k w/ 90xxx miles, but then I had it independently inspected and it needed work so they covered the work and dropped the cost and dealership fees.
Elbow
06-19-2010, 05:47 PM
NICE!!!!!!!

Volvo FTW.
Me86Rob
06-19-2010, 06:42 PM
good purchase, what do those things cost now?

http://i45.tinypic.com/2uhvgwk.jpg


More than you can afford, pal.
roscoe
06-19-2010, 06:53 PM
Nice find!! Great upgrade from a Rx7 IMO
2turbo4u
06-19-2010, 08:16 PM
Nice find!! Great upgrade from a Rx7 IMO

he had a RX-8 u stool! Volvospeed cough cough cough! I told you to do it !
Echonova
06-19-2010, 08:30 PM
That's a nice looking brick. Congrats!!!
AlanŽ
06-19-2010, 10:49 PM
Kinda funny to see this. I was at my dealer the other day and they were working on one of these. Same color and everything. When I used to work for Volvo I used to go and drive these every once in a while. The only problem with these is that just like every other Volvo the AWD system is FWD based for economic reasons.

I do love these though good upgrade have fun with it.
SeePlusPlus
06-19-2010, 10:53 PM
It's actually kind of cool because the guy traded this in for an RX-8 and I got it after my RX-8, so it was the ole switcharoo. And yeah I'm not a huge fan of FWD but the rear wheels do spin enough for me to get over it, and it'll be a fun thing to tool around at college while still getting better mpg than the RX-8
SeePlusPlus
06-19-2010, 10:53 PM
he had a RX-8 u stool! Volvospeed cough cough cough! I told you to do it !

And I am now a member of Volvospeed! Same s/n
BP06NA
06-19-2010, 11:00 PM
Nice volvo. A drop would make it look great
SeePlusPlus
06-19-2010, 11:02 PM
Nice volvo. A drop would make it look great

I concur, but for now all my spare funds are going towards some savings for college so as for right now, the car is staying bone stock
Genji-Sama
06-19-2010, 11:26 PM
wow, I'm usually all about the 2doors, but this is a definite upgrade :goodjob:
fivex684
06-20-2010, 10:18 PM
Haha, I'll get right on registering. Just registered for swedespeed.

And to the question of how much it costs, It was listed at around 14k w/ 90xxx miles, but then I had it independently inspected and it needed work so they covered the work and dropped the cost and dealership fees.
Ewwwww, Swedespeed has JRL.
G.C
06-20-2010, 11:50 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gStrGOpNkmQ

no thank you. and it looks like crap. sorry.
SeePlusPlus
06-21-2010, 12:59 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gStrGOpNkmQ

no thank you. and it looks like crap. sorry.


Because Top Gear should be trusted as a reliable source of car reviews... Ha to each his own man. Might just pull on the G35 (I just looked at your previous threads, Idk what you have for sure. Correct me if my research is out of date). Right now, a 4 door is a great college car and still fits the bill for a bit of spirited driving. I for one think it looks pretty classy. I love G35's though so I love what you are rolling around with. I was close to getting a G35 sedan too.