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Opinions on S60R and Legacy spec.B - Apoc - 01-30-2007
I've read a shitload of reviews on the internet and countless threads on HT but I'm curious what the people here think. As 3 years is the kiss of death for car ownership for me I'll probably unload my car later this year. I thought I was pretty dead set on a B6 S4 but I've always had a thing for the S60R. I sat in one this past weekend at the Auto Show and it was actually really comfortable. Anyone ever owned, driven or rode in one?
Here's my list of wants and needs so everyone can tell me why a car not mentioned is a much better choice.
*Manual - Do I really need to explain this one?
*4 Doors - Call me old but I really like being able to cram crap in the back seat with ease.
*Warranty - I'm a warranty whore, although it didn't get me shit this time around
*2004+ - I'm a firm believer that you should be buying a car newer than your last if you're spending the cash.
*Import - Nothing about American cars impress me, period.
*35k or less - I've had no car payment first time in 8 years and it's glorious. I want to keep it that way.
*AWD - Playing in the snow, what little we have, is a huge plus for me.
*225+ bhp - My last two cars were an E36 M3 and B5 S4, you do the math.
*Leather - Last two cars have been leather and I'm just used to it.
*Heated Seats - What can I say, I like my ass being toasty in the winter.
*Satellite Radio - Always said my next car would have it.
*SatNav - Same as above but this is more a luxury item.
- .RJ - 01-30-2007
The V8 S4 makes too many awesome noises not to buy it...... and full time AWD unlike the volvos.
- John - 01-30-2007
I'm personally a fan of the Legacy turbo... car handles very well, AWD, and it has a nice little turbo to boot without the lag found on it's counterparts. Plus you can source a new one / '06 still on the lot loaded for $26-27K if you shop around.
- Mike - 01-30-2007
850r or bust.
![[Image: A040105_SAM_1024VOLVO850R01_N.JPG]](http://imgs.idnes.cz/ak_aktual/A040105_SAM_1024VOLVO850R01_N.JPG)
- HAULN-SS - 01-30-2007
or he can get mine for thousands less, with most of the factory warranty still remaining! =)
- Mike - 01-30-2007
HAULN-SS Wrote:or he can get mine for thousands less, with most of the factory warranty still remaining! =)
Apoc Wrote:Here's my list of wants and needs so everyone can tell me why a car not mentioned is a much better choice.
*Manual - Do I really need to explain this one?
- ScottyB - 01-30-2007
everything i've heard points out the S60R as a very competent tourer, but not much beyond. apparently the suspension is not particularly compliant (although i've heard the same about most modern audi S cars) and as RJ mentioned, you're all FWD until it decides otherwise as compared to split at all times.
that said, the engine is pretty compelling and if i had to compare the V8 rumble to an I-5 wail, it'd be a tossup...
stick with the S4, it's faster anyway
- Evan - 01-30-2007
I saw one on the road the other day with a touring car-esque splitter, and it looked positively badass.
looked just like this (except with the stock grille not the ricer one)
![[Image: s602bg.jpg]](http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8835/s602bg.jpg)
- Apoc - 01-30-2007
Evan Wrote:I saw one on the road the other day with a touring car-esque splitter, and it looked positively badass.
This is pretty much what they had at the auto show last weekend. The splitter is a must-get imo.
- Andy - 01-30-2007
A friend bought one. It looks great, has really plush seats though it is a little too soft for sporty driving. The satnav comes out of the top of the dash which is cool. Not too many folks have them so another big plus.
Downsides are that it doesn't drive very well. Granted, I was only allowed to drive it twice but I thought the car was a little slow for the money, brakes weren't that great eventhough it has massive calipers and the steering was slow.
I would think this would be a great daily which is what you'd want it for. Just on looks, I would buy this car.
Another friend has the V8 S4 and he absolutely blew away the s60r. (Though I don't condone that sort of shenanigans on public roads.) Personally, of the two cars I've driven, I love the s4 by miles.
- Apoc - 01-30-2007
John Wrote:I'm personally a fan of the Legacy turbo... car handles very well, AWD, and it has a nice little turbo to boot without the lag found on it's counterparts. Plus you can source a new one / '06 still on the lot loaded for $26-27K if you shop around.
Any have reviews of the GT spec.B? Seems to fit the bill for considerably less.
- .RJ - 01-30-2007
Apoc Wrote:Any have reviews of the GT spec.B? Seems to fit the bill for considerably less.
It doesnt fit the euro-whore bill
I still say you should buy a Porsche 996 C4.
- Apoc - 01-30-2007
.RJ Wrote:Apoc Wrote:Any have reviews of the GT spec.B? Seems to fit the bill for considerably less.
It doesnt fit the euro-whore bill
I've owned more Japanese cars in my lifetime than I have European.... bitchface.
- .RJ - 01-30-2007
But, the last 3 cars have been euro-trash, and so are the 2 in current consideration. Fignuts!
To the pudding vats!
- Apoc - 01-30-2007
Last 3? The car before my M3 was a Prelude.
Contribute or GTFO!
- .RJ - 01-30-2007
Racecar.
Apoc Wrote:Contribute or GTFO!
Hey, you told me to post something here. You get what you get
- Apoc - 01-30-2007
That doesn't count.
- .RJ - 01-30-2007
Why, because daddy pays for it?
<zing>
- Apoc - 01-30-2007
GTFO!
If I can manage to win a race this year I'm convinced I'm selling it... probably to my dad too.
- .RJ - 01-30-2007
I'll be your driving coach