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Canadian Driver - Test Drive: 2007 Volvo S80 V8 AWDThis is a discussion on Canadian Driver - Test Drive: 2007 Volvo S80 V8 AWD within the Volvo forums, part of the More European Cars category; Compared to its competitors – namely the Audi A6, BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Cadillac STS – the S80 ... |
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05-07-2007, 12:35 AM
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  | Canadian Driver - Test Drive: 2007 Volvo S80 V8 AWD    Compared to its competitors – namely the Audi A6, BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Cadillac STS – the S80 lacks the cachet that some buyers in this class demand. But compared to the Germans, it’s also a strong bargain and comes in at a similar price point to the Cadillac. The Volvo is a less-involving drive than the Audi and BMW, with less of the mechanical rawness that those cars possess, for all of their refinement. The Volvo is perhaps closer to the E-Class in how it goes about its business: quietly, smoothly and comfortably. But it’s also much simpler in terms of how it interacts with the driver. There are no computer-controlled menus to scroll through to change the radio station or change the fan speed; I didn’t miss the unnecessary complication those systems create. Sure, maybe it’s too early to start planning the official best-of ‘07 lists, but this car’s already earned a place on mine all the same. LuxuryCarCanada - 2007 Volvo S80 V8 AWD Call me crazy, but I like this car. A Sweedish Buick if you will, but much better built and a little bit more roadworthy. M
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| Re: Canadian Driver - Test Drive: 2007 Volvo S80 V8 AWD I'm sure this is a great car, but I wish the styling was more radical! Also parts of that interior look dated already! |
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| Re: Canadian Driver - Test Drive: 2007 Volvo S80 V8 AWD The interior's really quite pleasant in person, and overall it feels more upmarket than I thought it would be. 
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