I am considering moving from my S80 T6 to a 2006 V70R. does anyone have a any thoughts on the R that they can pass along. Thanks

Actually spoke to an R model owner yesterday while i was volvo shopping. when i asked him if he liked the car, he hesitated for a few seconds which gave me time to tell him he answered my question with his hesitation.He told me that the car was meant to engage into fwd automatically, depending on driving condition, and that, at times he would hear and feel a grinding sound & vibration in the front wheel.I think gears were unsuccessfully trying to mesh (but who the hey am i?)He then went on to tell me he had splurged and put in a chip that produced 340 something horse power - GO MAN GO - Wonder why at a 150+mph that those fwd gears are having a hard time engaging? In the end he said he liked the car though.

There is a v70R.com forum. Just let me say that you will fall in love with the R! It is a smile producer, especially with the 6 speed stick. If I could see out of the windshield, one would be in my drivway. My 1998 R would be even more fun were it a standard shift.
Did you look into European delivery? 2 free RT airline tickets, 1st night stay in Stockholm, return shipping from any major city in Europe, plus 8% off MSRP. Just no reduction in added options, but the R doesn't have many options.

Klaus
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(V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)

Thanks!

Not much here on "R's." Check over at the www.swedespeed.com forum and look here:
http://forums.swedespeed.com/zeroforum?id=51
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1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.

I have an 04 R 6 speed manual. MMMMMMMMMM!!!