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  1. 06-19-2010, 01:19 PM #1
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    Default The RX-8's replacement, my new baby

    So if you didn't see the fate of my last car, feel free to follow this 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













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  2. 06-19-2010, 01:22 PM #2
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    very nice, congrats man!


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    I was looking at one of these for after college. Hows the power/handling?


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  4. 06-19-2010, 01:44 PM #4
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    Nice!
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    Sad to hear about the RX-8 but I would say that is definitely a worthy replacement
    See the new official poster for "RX'79", an upcoming short film and photo feature from cVon Photographic Design at:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drummerboy View Post
    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.
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    And thanks to everyone for the compliments/congratulations
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    congratulations!
    Originally Posted by deondre
    how in the world is it only pushing around 300whp with that big as turbo?lol
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    good purchase, what do those things cost now?
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    Awesome! Nice to see something different around here.

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    yeah thats all you got cuz shortly after that picture you accepted tasteful wheels and better fitment into your life as your Lowered and Savior.

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    i love these in the wagon form they are such under the radar cars!
    now with LSD
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    Congrats on the new car.
    *cough*volvospeed.com*cough*
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    Quote Originally Posted by fivex684 View Post
    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.
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    NICE!!!!!!!

    Volvo FTW.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JITB View Post
    good purchase, what do those things cost now?



    More than you can afford, pal.
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    Nice find!! Great upgrade from a Rx7 IMO
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    Quote Originally Posted by roscoe View Post
    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 !
    zoom-zoom-zoom
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    That's a nice looking brick. Congrats!!!
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    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.
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2turbo4u View Post
    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
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    Nice volvo. A drop would make it look great
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    Quote Originally Posted by BP06NA View Post
    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
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    wow, I'm usually all about the 2doors, but this is a definite upgrade
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    Quote Originally Posted by SeePlusPlus View Post
    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.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gStrGOpNkmQ

    no thank you. and it looks like crap. sorry.
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    Quote Originally Posted by G.C View Post
    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.
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