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[Leopold Porkstacker]

I just joined today. I am a RWD Volvo enthusiast. I like Belgian ale.

Hi!

 

[Renesis]

you'll soon meet our fellow resident Volvo fan 8)

 

[TechZ]

that new s40 is sooo good looking.

Volvo's have come a long way since being boring cars

 

[fnorre]

that new s40 is sooo good looking.
Volvo's have come a long way since being boring cars

Except you have to put it in reverse to get the drive wheels where they should be in the first place...

 

[Mischief007]

Unfortunately a fair amount of cars are like that. There's nothing me or you can do to fix that.

I'd prefer RWD as well but you can't have a practical RWD vehicle in my area.

 

[zenon]

I'd prefer RWD as well but you can't have a practical RWD vehicle in my area.

What about a 3-series. You'd be looking at a similar price as well.

This recommendation is coming from a Volvo fanatic too. As much as I like their new models, I just couldn't spend that much money on a FWD platform vehicle.

 

[Mischief007]

320i -> $38,000 with the sport package and 6-disc cd changer. I'll look into it but you automatically get that reputation while driving a BMW here in North America.

 

[zenon]

^ I don't think there is much of a reputation out here on the west coast. I don't think anything of someone driving a BMW atleast, other than that they have good taste in cars. You can't argue against an inline 6 and rear-wheel drive.

 

[Ultra_Kool_Dude]

Yeah, I think the reputation doesn't apply to Canada. The only problem is RWD in snow, because skiing is probably out of the question.

 

[Roman]

... The only problem is RWD in snow, because skiing is probably out of the question.

But RWD on snow is so much fun ! Really. You don't need nearly as much speed to get the rear end loose. YeeHaaaaww !!

With really good tires it is not so bad.

I miss driving a RWD...

 

[Ultra_Kool_Dude]

It's the hills that worry me. If you've got sport tires, you may be in trouble.

 

[Renesis]

dude! you NEED winter tires!

 

[Mischief007]

dude! you NEED winter tires!

Ditto

 

[andyhui01]

as much as I would love to buy a S40.... IMO a 3-series is a way better buy, over here BMW drivers are generally classed as cool, has a good taste and cars and don't want to show off, Merc. drivers are just assholes, Period.

 

[Renesis]

I don't like the new 3 Series, if I was in the market I'd look at the S40 T5, the new A4 and the 9-3

I was really dissapointed by the interior of the volvo, it looks so boring! the 9-3 impressed me, and the Audi, well it was very nice, but I was expecting a bit more. I think I'd go with the Audi overall.

 

[jasonchiu]

 

[fnorre]

320i -> $38,000 with the sport package and 6-disc cd changer. I'll look into it but you automatically get that reputation while driving a BMW here in North America.

You can't argue against an inline 6 and rear-wheel drive.

Too bad the new 3-series (E90) only has a 4 cyl for the 320, unlike the old versions. So now you need to get a 325 or 330 to get the "real" BMW engine with a 6 cyl. With stupid car taxes in Norway, that means it's incredibly expensive to get a new 6 cyl BMW.

Guess the 4 cyl is a decent engine, but not quite the same.

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E36 320 Coupe (with a 6 cyl)

 

[Mischief007]

320i -> $38,000 with the sport package and 6-disc cd changer. I'll look into it but you automatically get that reputation while driving a BMW here in North America.

You can't argue against an inline 6 and rear-wheel drive.

Too bad the new 3-series (E90) only has a 4 cyl for the 320, unlike the old versions. So now you need to get a 325 or 330 to get the "real" BMW engine with a 6 cyl. With stupid car taxes in Norway, that means it's incredibly expensive to get a new 6 cyl BMW.

Guess the 4 cyl is a decent engine, but not quite the same.

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E36 320 Coupe (with a 6 cyl)

Found a 99 328is with 58,000 km for $26,995 CDN but I don't think I'll be going for that either. I think I'll wait.

 

[Raheel]