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Purchasing S60 for first time S60 2005

posted by  KlausC on  Mon Oct 13 17:20 CST 2008
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I use 89 octane in my 1998 V70R, that means it doesn't like to go over 5K prms which is OK by me. I still get 22 around town and 27 highway at 75mph average.

I lived around Hartford for 10 years. AWD would have been great. The XC70 with the low pressure turbo gives about 205bhp which is very good for merging into traffic, but is not a gas hog. As good as a turbo 850, and the same length but the seating position is a little higher.

I still think the S60 is too small for anyone in the back seats for an extended drive. Plus a smaller trunk space.

But, none of us are going to drive your new car. It is all up to you. I am going on vacation for a week, so have fun shopping. And stop listening to the dealers, YOU are the customer/They want to sell anything.

Klaus

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Just driving a 1998 V70R :)






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