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Matthew Au wrote:
> Can anyone fortunate enough to be able to do the comparison tell me
> what is the performance and handling difference between the S60 T5
> and the S70T5?
There is no comparison. The S60 will walk all over the S70 from a standing start and just keep pulling away. Handling? Don't even put them in the same category. The 70 is soft and tuned heavily for understeer. The S60 is about is good as you'll get with a FWD platform. It isn't a BMW 3 Series yet but it still kicks the crap out of its predecessor.
> BTW, now that the T5 is limited to 129mph top speed, is there any
> advantage in getting the T5 as opposed to the 2.4T?
If you have to ask the question then "no" there isn't any advantage. The 2.4T is adequate for 95% of the population. I just happen to be among the 5% who believes you can NEVER have enough HP under the hood.
> I mean, there is
> no need for top end power anymore is there?
Was there ever. Last I checked you're still only LEGALLY permitted to travel at speeds between 55-75 MPH (95-125 km/h). 129 MPH is a far cry from what a cop is going to "let slide" when his radar sees you bombing by him at that speed.
The S70 has very pronounced turbo lag with the auto. This has been eliminated with the new 60. It throws its grunt to the ground very, very early in the revs.
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