The cars and bikes thread!

[CamB]

I like it! Looks a little safe and comfortable for my tastes, but I don’t have a family to protect or anything. Those wheels are very aggressive looking for a Volvo!

One thing is for sure, in my opinion, Volvo have come long way in the styling department since my Dad purchased one in the 70s.

[tribe125]

One thing is for sure, in my opinion, Volvo have come long way in the styling department since my Dad purchased one in the 70s.

But these were wonderful -





And these were perfect for Labradors and antiques dealers -

[CamB]

Dad had a 244 DL for about 6 months before he traded it because he thought it had no power!

[tribe125]

These were quite quick -

[happyscrappyheropup]

New wheels!
Pick it up next week. 0-100 kph (60 mph) in around 6 seconds, not too shabby at all.

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Congrats on the new ride!

The new Volvos are nice. We're about to turn in my wife's XC90 and I'm thinking of a V90 or S90 to replace it.

I bought hers the month it was released and it was a trouble free car (43k miles so far). Their software updates for the infotainment and power train along the way all worked and improved on a good thing, too. Coming from Germans, we had a good ownership experience.

I hope yours is trouble free and fun.

-- Wayne

[Raza]

These were quite quick -

James May had an 850R for the more recent Top Gear Africa special. One of my favorite Top Gear episodes, for sure.

[Raza]

I want this. Well, I want this, but with fewer miles.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...&modelCode1=X3

[geoffbot]

I want this. Well, I want this, but with fewer miles.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...&modelCode1=X3

A big part of my knows I shouldn't attempt to afford running an m3 etc so therefore I should get a 2l 4x4. Everyone drives them these days, and considering the 22k a year miles I do a nice armchair might be an idea.

[Raza]

A big part of my knows I shouldn't attempt to afford running an m3 etc so therefore I should get a 2l 4x4. Everyone drives them these days, and considering the 22k a year miles I do a nice armchair might be an idea.

It would be a nice winter car for me. Right now, I’m driving the S4 when there’s snow and rain and ice, but I really don’t like not having a manual. Plus, the S4 isn’t all that practical, anyway. Small trunk opening, small door openings. It’s good for normal things like groceries and the occasional Home Depot trip, but anything larger than a medium box can’t get into the car. The X3 would be much more practical, plus an SUV with a manual is just cool. Sets you apart from the soccer moms.

[geoffbot]

It would be a nice winter car for me. Right now, I’m driving the S4 when there’s snow and rain and ice, but I really don’t like not having a manual. Plus, the S4 isn’t all that practical, anyway. Small trunk opening, small door openings. It’s good for normal things like groceries and the occasional Home Depot trip, but anything larger than a medium box can’t get into the car. The X3 would be much more practical, plus an SUV with a manual is just cool. Sets you apart from the soccer moms.

I wouldn't get a manual 4x4...