Volvo XC90

[Super7]

>>>>>If I get my hands on a XC90 and "encouraged" it to 330bhp, my other half would probably have fits driving it

 

Hi Gavin,

 

I know the Subaru Outback or hotter verions of it do exist in the states... with 2600cc flat six (?)..... they may even have one with the rex engine in it.... this could be a cheaper alternative to the turbo-ed Volvo wagon or XC90.... the Subaru is enjoying quite a strong following by folks who stay in the country areas....

 

maybe even a Legacy AWD Wagon with the B4 power

[Magfocus]

Btw, there is already a Legacy GTB wagon sold here a couple of years ago. Not many bought it i think, cost about $170K then

 

It is a Legacy AWD wagon with B4 power

[Turbobrick]

Aiyah, the only jungle I'll tackle is the urban jungle (yes, even in USA). Probably get a cheap and good American SUV for my wife in the future (I hope )

 

Hummm.....Durango, Explorer or Cherokee?

[Super7]

yeah, for comparison, at the time the Volvo V70R cost more than $170K, which made the Legacy AWD GTB look good..... hoping now there will be one or two in the 2nd hand market soon.....

 

someone ever said the Legacy AWD Wagon is good (poor man's) alternative to Volvo wagon, which says quite a lot for the Legacy

 

cheers

[Turbobrick]

Have U test driven a Volvo V70T5 before? I promise U won't be dissapointed

[Super7]

>>>Hummm.....Durango, Explorer or Cherokee?

 

as long as it's not something like Suburban, Expedition, or Toeho (all 6-7 litre V8), these will be like aircraft carrier to her

[Turbobrick]

I not so greddy, just a 5.7 V8 SUV will do

 

But somehow must live up to Mrs Brick namesake right?

[Super7]

the V70T5 is always my dream car..... unfortunately, not test driven it yet... mainly becos of the price tag lor..... now see if there are some in the 2nd hand market, prolly expat owner wants to go home and let go urgently (not too ex lah)

[Turbobrick]

Yeah, best deals usually come from Expats rushing home

[Super7]

..... got to go ZZZzzz now, later sending son back to Bston: must check-in at changi 5am ...... talk later in the office ..... Edited September 8, 2002 by Ysfoo

[Super7]

btw, you by any chance also flying off later (Monday)???? i think you said sometimes later in the week?

 

cheers

[Turbobrick]

Flying this Thursday lah.

[Magfocus]

yeah, for comparison, at the time the Volvo V70R cost more than $170K, which made the Legacy AWD GTB look good..... hoping now there will be one or two in the 2nd hand market soon.....

 

someone ever said the Legacy AWD Wagon is good (poor man's) alternative to Volvo wagon, which says quite a lot for the Legacy

 

cheers

 

Yes the Legacy is an underrated car, too bad the local dealer doesnt promote it much

 

The new Forester turbo sounds like a good alternative too

[Super7]

yeah, also at last now the Forester looks quite pretty compared with the old one .... does it have 280hp for abt $128k+++?..... good value if the figures i recall is correct

 

cheers

[Super7]

due to 9-11 'anniversary', the security checks at Changi was very tight this morning and it took quite sometimes to clear the queue..... better be there early on thursday

[Magfocus]

Its $123k if i am not mistaken, detuned now 177bhp 245NM. More than sufficient

[Super7]

oh yeah, the max torque of 245nm at low rpm is what caught my attention, not the 177hp.... as a comparison, 245nm usually is achievable only with NA engine size of about 3000cc? ......feel like going for a test drive this week..... anyone interested?

 

cheers

[Magfocus]

Test drive??? Count me in!